Longtimers keep Gig Harbor thrift shop thriving
Nov 16, 2021Four of the volunteers have each worked at the Kimball Drive store that benefits Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital for about 40 years.
Next year’s budget among issues addressed by City Council
Nov 09, 2021The council also approved a 2022 legislative agenda that includes Highway 16 congestion relief, acquiring $2 million in state grants to build a sports complex, and funding for culvert replacements to improve fish passage.
Senior center provides food, fun, friendship
Nov 05, 2021The center, which moved from the sold Boys & Girls Club building to Peninsula Lutheran Church, is hosting the event “Indulge” to raise funds to support its programs, services and scholarships.
TCC’s Write in the Harbor event geared toward all wordsmiths
Nov 02, 2021Author Bronwyn Scott heads an esteemed group of presenters at the two-day virtual conference.
Butler Farms produces oodles of apple varieties
Oct 29, 2021Steve Butler grows more than 600 types of apples on his 7 1/2-acre Gig Harbor farm and sells them on site using the honor system.
Longtime councilman Malich making late bid for mayor’s post
Oct 27, 2021Ken Malich, who gave in to pressure to run as a write-in candidate just two weeks before the election, says his top task would be to hire a good city administrator.
Markley stresses stability, transparency in mayoral run
Oct 27, 2021Tracie Markley was surprised that nobody stepped up to run against her for mayor of a city that’s in need of some healing.
City Council hears update on BoatShop marine railways project
Oct 26, 2021The city intends to contribute from next year’s budget to help wrap up loose ends on the nearly completed railways project.
Gig Harbor’s Stockdale earns top honors at art show
Oct 25, 2021Works in the open juried art show can continue to be viewed at Harbor History Museum through Nov. 27.
Battson taking care of business as new chamber leader
Oct 24, 2021New Chamber of Commerce Director Miriam Battson says that despite the pandemic, businesses continue to open and do well, though others are struggling.