Harborview-Stinson roundabout to get experiential art installation
Jan 15, 2025The work, to be installed this year next to the new roundabout, features a compass rose, map and Northwest flora and fauna.
Cold plunging advocate says the water’s just fine, even in winter
Dec 31, 2024Renate Rain and the Puget Sound Plungers say a cool dip in the sound is good for your mental health and helps connect you to nature.
Lighting of menorah celebrates Jewish holiday of Chanukah
Dec 30, 2024The community celebrated Chanukah by lighting a menorah at Skansie Brothers Park in Gig Harbor.
Menorah at Uptown Gig Harbor vandalized
Dec 29, 2024Unknown vandals knocked the menorah over, tore out its lights and bent back its branches.
A conversation with new Peninsula Art League President Robin Avni
Dec 26, 2024Robin Avni sat down with Carolyn Bick to discuss her journalism background, upcoming book at what’s next for PAL.
Lighted Boats Parade dazzles in the darkness
Dec 15, 2024The Lighted Boat Parade delighted the hundreds who crowded the Gig Harbor waterfront on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.
In photos: Mark Dickson Creek’s record-breaking chum run
Dec 05, 2024Mark Dickson Creek neighbors took the initiative to restore the tiny stream near Rosedale over many years. Their efforts paid off with the largest return of salmon in decades.
Ground kept unbroken at txʷaalqəł Conservation Area celebration
Nov 25, 2024The Phase IV purchase brings the txʷaalqəł Conservation Area to 52 total acres that will remain undeveloped.
Guests of honor show up for Chum Walk
Nov 23, 2024This year’s Chum Walk saw not only a lively amount of enthusiastic visitors of all ages, but of all species: Several Chum Walkers, including this reporter, spotted a few salmon in the creek once again. The Chum Walk, put on by Harbor WildWatch, had booths stationed along a 0.25-mile trail that began in Austin Park
Chum Walk may be light on chum again; here’s why
Nov 18, 2024Chum salmon probably won’t attend the annual event in big numbers again this year, but there are reasons for hope for the future.