Gig Harbor Living Local
100 Years of Boating History
The BoatShop at Eddon Boatyard perpetuates skills and traditions of a working waterfront By Abigail Thorpe In 2003, plans were introduced...
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Gig Harbor Living Local
Feb 22, 20214 min read
Pierce County Restaurant Rally
Our community rallies around local restaurants By Rachel Kelly In November, date night got that much better during the countywide...
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Gig Harbor Living Local
Jan 25, 20213 min read
‘Gnome Man’
Gig Harbor’s ‘Turtle Man’ Has a New Project By Colin Anderson There is a secret Gnome Village in Gig Harbor. Few know about it, but if...
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Gig Harbor Living Local
Dec 21, 20203 min read
Can Anything Stop Kenny?
Local paddler now three-time U.S. record holder By Colin Anderson Photo by Cathy Kasperbauer Kenny Kasperbauer began his career on the...
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Gig Harbor Living Local
Nov 23, 20204 min read
Homeless in the Harbor
Issue is present despite lack of appearance By Colin Anderson Photo Courtesy of Harbor Hope Center While Gig Harbor is often looked upon...
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Gig Harbor Living Local
Oct 19, 20204 min read
Education. Support. Relationships.
Local organization encouraging women in business By Jillian Chandler Photo By Angie D Photography This past April, the Alliance of Women...
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Gig Harbor Living Local
Sep 21, 20204 min read
Pigeon Racing
Local man shares fascinating hobby By Colin Anderson Photos Courtesy of Rick Morris While most of us might see pigeons as a troublesome...
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Gig Harbor Living Local
Aug 17, 20204 min read
Island History
The Fox Island Museum offers opportunities for learning and fun By Abigail Thorpe Photo Courtesy of Samantha Elise Tillman Just 5 miles...
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Gig Harbor Living Local
Jul 20, 20205 min read
Mountain, City, Sea. Can You Really Enjoy All Three in One Staycation?
You can if you live in Pierce County By Marguerite Cleveland Have you ever been challenged while planning a vacation? Some in the group...
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Gig Harbor Living Local
Jul 13, 20204 min read
History of the Harbor
Museum details town’s naming and early settlement By Colin Anderson The Harbor History Museum is filled with artifacts, photos and items...
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Gig Harbor Living Local
Jul 1, 20203 min read
Gig Harbor’s Lasagna Lady
Providing trays of comfort food to friends, neighbors and essential workers By Dan Aznoff While most members of her community used their...
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Gig Harbor Living Local
Jun 30, 20202 min read
Celebrating Independence Day
Times call for the simple traditions By Jillian Chandler It continues to be a common theme not only in Gig Harbor but across the state...
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Gig Harbor Living Local
Jun 30, 20204 min read
Creating A Better Place To Live and the Best Place to Grow Old
The Mustard Seed Project … helping seniors to age safely in place By Jillian Chandler “I wish there was one in every community,” affirms...
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Gig Harbor Living Local
Jun 30, 20202 min read
Time for a Move?
Coast Movers has you covered By Jillian Chandler Despite the ups and downs many business owners have experienced over the past few...
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Gig Harbor Living Local
Jun 30, 20203 min read
Enhancing Your Artwork with the Art of Custom Framing
Gig Harbor’s custom framing expert By Jillian Chandler Last month, after much anticipation, Dennis Arneson was officially able to open...
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Gig Harbor Living Local
Jun 15, 20204 min read
Beach Etiquette
How to enjoy the sun while respecting your neighbors By Abigail Thorpe Warm weather is setting in, and many beaches and parks are...
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Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation continues
May 18, 20204 min read
Pull for a Soldier
May is the time many Gig Harbor locals mark their calendars and prepare for a day trap shooting at the Pull for a Soldier event. This...
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Events postponed, but commitment to a healthy
Apr 13, 20203 min read
PenMet Parks Puts Public Health First
In the midst of the COVID-19 virus, our lives have been upended. From school closings and social distancing, to the more serious case of...
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Gig Harbor’s Danielle DeMott is nominated for LLS
Mar 16, 20203 min read
Show Your Heart
Our own Danielle DeMott of Gig Harbor has been nominated to compete in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) 2020 Woman of the Year....
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Doug Nelson brings both experience
Feb 17, 20204 min read
New Leader at PenMet Parks
For the first time in nearly a year, Gig Harbor Peninsula’s park district has a permanent executive director. Doug Nelson, a native of...
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