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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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Celebrating 60 Years of Cruising
Dec 9, 20175 min read
Gig Harbor Yacht Club turns 60
A beautiful waterfront and harbor such as Gig Harbor sends out a siren song that calls to the boater within, and next thing you know you...
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Studies show great benefits to early swim lessons.
Nov 10, 20174 min read
Infant Swim Lessons
Getting a child comfortable in and around water should be at the top of every parent’s to-do list. According to the Center for Disease...
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Local filmmaker shares his process. By Colin
Oct 18, 20175 min read
Behind the Film
Fifteen minutes doesn’t seem like a particularly long time. Most of us can have our coffee, eat our breakfast, brush our teeth and be out...
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By Dan Aznoff. Photo By Glen Ehrhardt.
Sep 14, 20175 min read
Piep Piper - The Red Barn Feeds The Soul Of The Community.
It has been two-and-a-half years since Susan Ricketts made her first visit as a volunteer to the Red Barn Youth Center in Gig Harbor. She...
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Misfortune inspires creation of new nonprofit. By
Aug 16, 20174 min read
One Ride Can Change a Life
Inspiration often comes at strange times, and those who are truly inspired can almost always pinpoint the exact moment that changed their...
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Helping kids reach their full potential tomorrow
Jul 12, 20174 min read
Eastside Baby Corner
Poverty exists in areas you would not expect: Whether you are in Gig Harbor or on Bainbridge Island, there are families who can’t make...
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Peninsula Hawks Scholarship Fund gives hope to
Jun 14, 20174 min read
Paying it Forward
For Hayley Nichols, school was her escape. It was the place where she could feel safe and where she knew she would receive nourishment of...
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For the love of sailing. By Colin Anderson. Photo
May 10, 20174 min read
Summer on the Sea
For many in and around Gig Harbor, there is more recreation done on water than on land. While plenty of locals enjoy a good walk, hike or...
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Paddle board popularity in the Harbor. By Colin
Mar 17, 20175 min read
What's up?
Many of us have hobbies. It can be collecting, antiquing, creating crafts or art. For others, it’s cooking, mixology, travel or outdoor...
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A recent study in neuroscience validates what
Feb 8, 20174 min read
It's Puppy Love
“Dogs are minor angels, and I don’t mean that facetiously. They love unconditionally, forgive immediately, are the truest of friends,...
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New owners of esteemed brokerage continue
Jan 11, 20175 min read
The Tradition Continues
Real estate has always been more than just a livelihood for the Morris family. Helping people buy and sell homes gave Tom Morris Sr. and...
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Celebrating the miracle. By Sarah Polyakov.
Dec 14, 20164 min read
Unstoppable Peace and the Christmas Day Truce
During the holiday season, one could say that daily miracles occur because of the giving spirit that abounds. Community members strive to...
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Innovative fly fishing gear gives disabled
Nov 14, 20165 min read
Casting Away Fears
Living alone in his studio apartment in Port Angeles, Don Edwards did not resemble the type of individual most people would normally...
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What to expect this year. By Colin Anderson.
Oct 17, 20165 min read
Film Festival Under New Ownership
As the Gig Harbor Film Festival gears up for an exciting ninth year, the organization is being overseen by new leadership as Jenny...
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Young mothers benefit from the kindness of Gig
Sep 15, 20165 min read
Empowering Women
Just because the Gig Harbor chapter of Soroptimist International is one of the newest clubs in the organization—and one of the...
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Olympic medalist opening a swim school in Gig
Aug 16, 20164 min read
Learning to Swim Safely
Olympic swimmer and gold medalist, Amanda Beard, not only calls Gig Harbor home, she’s sharing her passion for water safety for children...
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The challenges of balancing density and
Jun 22, 20165 min read
Downtown Uprising in Gig Harbor
The future of the Peninsula Shopping Center has been the subject of considerable debate for some time now. Among the possibilities for...
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