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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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Empowering females for generations to come. By
Apr 30, 20184 min read
The Power of GIRL Promise
When people take negatives and turn them into positives, people enjoy sharing those stories. When a negative like bullying is turned into...
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Making a difference in the lives of their
Apr 30, 20183 min read
Integrative Therapeutic Solutions, LLC
Integrative Therapeutic Solutions is a holistic neuro-physical private practice clinic in Gig Harbor. With a focus on personalized...
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By Patty Hutchens
Apr 30, 20182 min read
Athletes of the Month: Jack Larson & Bradley Peloquin
Jack Larson Peninsula High School For 18-year-old Peninsula High School senior, Jack Larson, sports are something that keeps him busy all...
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One man’s story of #metoo. By Patty Hutchens.
Apr 23, 20187 min read
Taking Action
As he walked into the restaurant, the last 25 years instantly melted away. He was my high school boyfriend, European travel partner and a...
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Recognizes local volunteers with Star Awards. By
Apr 23, 20183 min read
The Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Celebrates Community Service
Each year, the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor recognizes a member of the local community with their annual Star Award. The 2018 Star Award...
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A Parkinson’s allegory. By Mariel C. Kraus. OTR/L
Apr 9, 20185 min read
The Lion and the Gazelle
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it is very fitting that it is also Occupational Therapy (OT) Month because it is this allied...
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By Colin Anderson
Apr 6, 20182 min read
Teacher of the Month: Paula Grande
Math is a subject that gets progressively more challenging as you continue to advance your knowledge of the subject. For some, the way...
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Athletes of the Month. By Patty Hutchens.
Apr 5, 20183 min read
Athletes of the Month: Kirsten Ritchie & Diavionne DeWalt
Kirsten Ritchie Peninsula High School Photo By: Jenna Kearn Photography For Kirsten Ritchie, participating in sports has taught her many...
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Stay in one of the fabulous homes at the Idaho
Apr 5, 20183 min read
Explore, Recreate and Relax
Sandpoint, Idaho, just 40 miles north of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and 75 miles from Spokane, Washington, is written about and praised in...
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Bond Vote April 24. By Colin Anderson.
Apr 5, 20183 min read
Be Informed and Help Support Our Local Schools
The Peninsula School District Bond, which passed in 2003, is set to expire next year, and you will have the opportunity to vote on a new...
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Gig Harbor Homes
Mar 27, 20182 min read
Gig Harbor Homes
Serving the community since 1975, find your dream home with Gig Harbor Homes. With more than 30 years of real estate experience, the...
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Why one family gave away $10
Mar 21, 20184 min read
A Gift From the Heart
We have a tradition at World Concern. When someone makes a large donation, we ring a cowbell. Everyone comes out of their offices and we...
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Enjoying the journey and those you share it with.
Mar 16, 20184 min read
Lessons Learned from a Good Paddling
It was at the tender age of 8 that our son Erik joined a small, merry band of frequently wet and shivering children paddling around Gig...
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Designer Brian Patrick Flynn Shares his Favorite
Mar 6, 20184 min read
HGTV Dream Home 2018
It is not often that the HGTV Dream Home is right in your backyard. It is also not often that a celebrity makes himself right at home....
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