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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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Stay in one of the fabulous homes at the Idaho
Jan 5, 20192 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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Gig Harbor Living Local
Jan 5, 20192 min read
Caring for Growing Families Close to Home
When Franciscan Medical Clinic opened in the Milgard Medical Pavilion in December, it marked the culmination of the St. Anthony Hospital...
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By Colin Anderson
Jan 4, 20192 min read
Teacher of the Month: Greg Brashear
Henderson Bay Big Picture High School is one of only a few dozen like it across the country. The school is built around strong...
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By Colin Anderson
Jan 4, 20195 min read
Gig Harbor’s Finest Person of the Year: Pat Schmidt
For the past two years, Gig Harbor Living Local magazine has awarded businesses and community members that stand out with our ‘Finest...
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Coping with multiple sclerosis has reflected the
Dec 24, 20188 min read
My MS
My first impulse was to slug the doctor. Not because he had just diagnosed me with the chronic disease known as multiple sclerosis. It...
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The people and heritage of the Gig Harbor
Dec 17, 20184 min read
Historic Boatyard Provides Tangible Link
About a dozen brave souls recently braved the cold night and frigid waters along shoreline of Gig Harbor to lie belly down in the mud as...
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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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By Colin Anderson
Dec 6, 20182 min read
Teacher of the Month: Dawn Barnes
Dawn Barnes knows firsthand that not all students learn at the same pace. December’s teacher of the month is the Title I and Learning...
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Gig Harbor Living Local
Dec 6, 20182 min read
Athlete of the Month: Shaye DiMatteo
Shaye DiMatteo Gig Harbor High School A freshman at Gig Harbor High School, 14-year-old Shaye DiMatteo is a dedicated student and...
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Gig Harbor Film Festival: Educating
Dec 6, 20182 min read
Enriching Cultural and Economic Vitality
Since 2007, Gig Harbor Film Festival’s mission has been to cultivate a community of filmmakers and film lovers who celebrate the power of...
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One woman’s passion creates happy homes. By
Dec 6, 20182 min read
Guiding Families and Their Pets Through Life
Growing up in a competitive dog show home, Shelah Frey was raised with a love for animals by her mother—her mentor. Shelah learned from a...
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Time does not heal wounds to the soul. By Dan
Nov 26, 20187 min read
Painful Memories
Fifty years ago, I was an acne-faced teenager desperately trying to cling to the tail of the political unrest that had swept our nation....
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Explore more than 200 vendor offerings at
Nov 19, 20183 min read
Massive Holiday Market Festivities
Thanksgiving weekend is a time for family and feasting. It’s a time to slow down our busy lives for a few hours and have some good...
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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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Gig Harbor medical spa offering individualized
Nov 7, 20182 min read
Realize Your Best Self
After practicing functional and aesthetic medicine for more than 20 years, Judith Rubin, MD has opened her own private medical spa here...
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By Patty Hutchens
Nov 7, 20182 min read
Athlete of the Month: Irvin Yi
Irvin Yi Gig Harbor High School A senior at Gig Harbor High School, Irvin Yi found a passion for tennis after his freshman year when he...
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Local artist transforms studio into community hub
Nov 7, 20184 min read
The Gathering Place
Photographer Nick Balera may only be 26 years old. He’s an old soul who has opened the doors of his personal space to help build a...
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Explore more than 200 vendor offerings at
Oct 26, 20183 min read
Massive Holiday Market Festivities
Thanksgiving weekend is a time for family and feasting. It’s a time to slow down our busy lives for a few hours and have some good...
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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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