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Young boy cycling for a purpose. By Colin
Jul 2, 20182 min read
Ryder Rides Again
When most kids go for a bike ride with Mom or Dad, it’s usually around the neighborhood, down to the park and back or maybe into town to...
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Ocean5 and Table 47; bringing the community
Jul 2, 20184 min read
Gather. Connect. Socialize. Have Fun.
A vision that was a decade in the making finally came to fruition this June, opening its doors to the Gig Harbor community as a place for...
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Managing conflict in divorce to create peace of
Jul 2, 20183 min read
Calm Amid the Storm
The average separating couple prefers to end their marriage through a quiet, confidential and cost-efficient resolution. They just don’t...
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Helping the Food Insecure Story and Photos. By
Jun 28, 20184 min read
My Sister’s Pantry
“The food here is excellent, it’s real good,” said Mark Voyer, a client at My Sister’s Pantry. He was one of the many people lined up on...
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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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By Colin Anderson
Jun 4, 20182 min read
Teacher of the Month: Heather Jones
There’s an old saying that goes, ‘Those who cannot do teach.” However, Heather Jones has a different theory on her profession. “I would...
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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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Reducing and resolving conflict for 25 years. By
May 18, 20183 min read
Felicia Soleil’s Family Law Resolutions
Throughout her career as a family law attorney and mediator in Gig Harbor, Felicia Soleil has focused on creating constructive...
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Making a difference in the lives of their
May 18, 20183 min read
Integrative Therapeutic Solutions
Integrative Therapeutic Solutions is a holistic neuro-physical private practice clinic in Gig Harbor. With a focus on personalized...
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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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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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