Theatre Continues Quest for New Home
In 2000, people in Gig Harbor were introduced to the Paradise Theatre, an idea many years in the making. For 19 seasons, locals have been...
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Melissa Tolman. By Colin Anderson.
Aug 17, 20182 min read
Teacher of the Month
For Melissa Tolman, turning negative feelings on a particular subject into positive ones is something that brings her great joy. Tolman...
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Animal hospital comes to Gig Harbor for your pet’s
Aug 1, 20183 min read
Providing Wellness Care and Emergency Services
Providing 24/7 quality veterinary care for small animals in the community of Gig Harbor, Uptown Animal Hospital offers both general...
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Providing more than clothes. By Paula Larson.
Aug 1, 20184 min read
St. Anthony’s Closet
Imagine that you are in the hospital. You appreciate the medical care and are glad that you are about to be released—but you don’t have...
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Rick’s Bike Sale. By Colin Anderson.
Jul 23, 20187 min read
The Cycle for Good
Rick Anderson is an avid re-user and recycler. When my brother and I were very young, I remember my dad taking us on walks to nearby...
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Celebrate the region's wine, beers
Jul 16, 20184 min read
A New Experience Comes to Gig Harbor
What began eight years ago as an afternoon of food and wine tastings at Harbor History Museum has now evolved into a three-day wine and...
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Human behavior
Jul 9, 20185 min read
Apex Predators on the Brink of Being Endangered
Killer whales and canaries have a lot in common. Canaries have been used since the early days of underground mining to detect toxic...
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Young boy cycling for a purpose. By Colin
Jul 2, 20182 min read
Ryder Rides Again
When most kids go for a bike ride with Mom or Dad, it’s usually around the neighborhood, down to the park and back or maybe into town to...
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Ocean5 and Table 47; bringing the community
Jul 2, 20184 min read
Gather. Connect. Socialize. Have Fun.
A vision that was a decade in the making finally came to fruition this June, opening its doors to the Gig Harbor community as a place for...
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Managing conflict in divorce to create peace of
Jul 2, 20183 min read
Calm Amid the Storm
The average separating couple prefers to end their marriage through a quiet, confidential and cost-efficient resolution. They just don’t...
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Three families who heeded the call to adopt. By
Jun 28, 20187 min read
All You Need Is Love
All You Need Is Love Three families who heeded the call to adopt By Jani Gonzalez The plight of medically needy orphans around the globe...
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Helping the Food Insecure Story and Photos. By
Jun 28, 20184 min read
My Sister’s Pantry
“The food here is excellent, it’s real good,” said Mark Voyer, a client at My Sister’s Pantry. He was one of the many people lined up on...
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Air Force pilot will flex his water wings on an
Jun 11, 20185 min read
Long Distance Row-Around
The challenge for a maritime resident of Arabella’s Landing Marina will be how to explain to himself why in the world he chose to row his...
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By Colin Anderson
Jun 4, 20182 min read
Teacher of the Month: Heather Jones
There’s an old saying that goes, ‘Those who cannot do teach.” However, Heather Jones has a different theory on her profession. “I would...
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The art of gardening. By Patti McFerran. Photo by
Jun 4, 20184 min read
Gig Harbor Garden Tour
This year’s Gig Harbor Garden Tour poster is a beautiful splash of color called ‘Double Tulips’ by artist Victor K. Andres. A Gig Harbor...
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Harbor Teak. By Jillian Chandler.
Jun 4, 20182 min read
Pursuing A Passion
Gig Harbor became home to Harbor Teak, which offers exotic wood, furniture and home décor items, just this past January, and the...
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By Patty Hutchens
Jun 4, 20183 min read
Athletes of the Month: Max Frank & Benjamin Stanford
Max Frank Gig Harbor High School Max Frank, a senior at Gig Harbor High School, has high aspirations for his life, and it looks like he...
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The world has discovered the charm of Gig Harbor.
May 18, 20184 min read
Local Gem
For as long as anybody can remember, Gig Harbor was a hidden jewel that had avoided the anxiety created by a throng of visitors from the...
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Interview with Gig Harbor’s Mayor Kit Kuhn
May 18, 20184 min read
Get to Know Your Mayor
Q. How would you best describe your experience as mayor at this point in your term? A. Very positive. I jumped right in having studied...
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Dave Rucci. By Colin Anderson. Sponsored by
May 3, 20182 min read
Teacher of the Month
Elementary-aged school children have a lot of energy to burn off, and it’s up to Dave Rucci to help them accomplish that. For 21 years,...
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