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Local diver shares his experiences. By Colin
Apr 6, 20205 min read
Below the Surface
While a good portion of Gig Harbor residents enjoy playing on the water whether boating, sailing, kayaking, fishing, paddle boarding or...
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Lack of affordable space could bring down the
Mar 9, 20205 min read
The Show Must Go On
The Paradise Theatre company has resembled a band of gypsies since it first presented the musical “West Side Story” with a live orchestra...
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Local nonprofit seeks to provide whole care for
Feb 10, 20205 min read
Ladybug House
Bravery is a response to fear, not the absence of it. It’s shining a light in dark corners or opening doors to see what’s on the other...
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Gig Harbor Real Estate Outlook. By Sandy Jones.
Jan 6, 20205 min read
2020
The Gig Harbor area has had several years of above average economic and home price growth, as well as local employment growth due to...
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The Chelsea Paige Foundation. By Rachel Kelly.
Dec 9, 20195 min read
Giving Back
It was her turn, and she had forgotten her lines. She was in sixth grade, and she had practiced every day for weeks. Not just on the...
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Teen paddler fulfills Olympic dream for founder of
Oct 7, 20195 min read
Gold Medal has Special Meaning for Canoeist
As she has done so many times before, Nevin Harrison paddled her way to past the finish line and held up one finger to signify her...
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Guide to the Gig Harbor Open Studio Tour. By
Sep 9, 20195 min read
Artists’ Enclave Opens Its Doors
I’d just returned to Gig Harbor after living in Tacoma for the past 16 years when I was asked to write about its art scene. I gladly...
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Capital Campaign aims to preserve history. By
Aug 5, 20194 min read
Protecting the Shenandoah
For decades, visitors and locals alike have been fascinated by what they find when entering the Harbor History Museum. Inside is a fully...
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Trail Maintenance a Statewide Effort. By Colin
Jul 8, 20195 min read
Pounding Ground
Greater Seattle is a busy and bustling place. It’s one of the fastest growing regions in the country with thousands coming into the area...
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PenMet Parks conducting feasibility study. By
May 6, 20193 min read
Gig Harbor could see New Indoor Recreation Facility
For the past six months, residents of Gig Harbor have been without an indoor recreation center. But the Peninsula Metropolitan Park...
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Local brewers excited for new build. By Colin
Mar 11, 20194 min read
Waterfront Expansion
The neighborhood pub and kid-friendly brewery is not a new concept—something that might be surprising to many. In the days before...
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4-H program teaches unique skills. By Colin
Jan 8, 20194 min read
Handling Horses
When you think of after-school activities, most likely you’re visualizing, sports, music or speech and debate. Kids and teens today have...
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Local sailor pursuing Olympic Dream. By Colin
Dec 10, 20184 min read
A Race to Tokyo
Imagine if the Super Bowl, NBA Finals or World Series were only held once every four years. Now imagine those household names and sports...
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Flags along the Gig Harbor waterfront pay tribute
Nov 19, 20185 min read
Families Publicly Honor Veterans
Each flag has its own story of patriotism. Each banner tells an intimate tale of dedication and sacrifice by a cherish individual. As a...
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Flags along the Gig Harbor waterfront pay tribute
Oct 26, 20185 min read
Families Publicly Honor Veterans
Each flag has its own story of patriotism. Each banner tells an intimate tale of dedication and sacrifice by a cherish individual. As a...
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Annual golf outing benefits three organizations.
Sep 10, 20185 min read
Swing Away!
Peninsula Subaru owner John Dionas knows that despite living in an affluent and beautiful place, you don’t have to look very far to find...
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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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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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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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