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Providing financing for residential homeowners for
Sep 3, 20183 min read
Gig Harbor’s Independent Mortgage Broker
Homeownership. This is something most people desire when planning for their future. It is the biggest investment one can make, and it is...
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By Colin Anderson
Sep 3, 20182 min read
Teacher of the Month: Brad Collins
S eptember’s teacher of the month has 20 years’ experience and in those 20 years has felt just about every emotion one can think of. “A...
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By Patty Hutchens
Sep 3, 20183 min read
Athlete of the Month: Jurrian Hering
Jurrian Hering Gig Harbor High School A senior at Gig Harbor High School, Jurrian Hering has excelled in both athletics and academics. He...
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Program pairs young readers with man’s best
Sep 3, 20184 min read
Reading Companion
On Wednesdays this school year, students at Minter Creek Elementary will be seeing a four-legged visitor roaming the halls. Brody was the...
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Home is where your family is. By Jillian Chandler.
Aug 20, 20187 min read
Five Happy Hearts Traveling the World
Traveling the world. It's something many of us dream of doing but only few ever get the chance. And for one Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, mom and...
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Walking tours offer history lesson and a lot of
Aug 17, 20184 min read
History of the Harbor
There are many reasons people choose to make Gig Harbor their home: the friendliness of the community, the beauty of the surrounding...
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Four-phase plan underway for Paradise. By Colin
Aug 17, 20184 min read
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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