Orcas drop by to witness Polar Bear Plunge
Jan 02, 2025Four transient orcas swam through Colvos Passage as polar bear plungers gathered in Olalla for their annual dip in icy water.
Storm, tides made for a weird weather Wednesday
Dec 19, 2024High winds swept through Western Washington on Wednesday, Dec. 18, as a Pacific storm system moved across the region. The National Weather Service recorded the highest wind gust at 90 mph on Crystal Mountain, near Mount Rainier. Tacoma recorded gusts of 60 mph. Peninsula Light reported about 11,000 customers were without power across its service
Patterson’s Market back for 45th year
Dec 12, 2024Patterson’s, evicted from its longtime home in 2022, is back for a second year at Anderson’s General Store.
Curated Gig Harbor blends luxury and local
Nov 27, 2024Curated owner Tiffany Brooks began her career as a personal shopper’s assistant for Nieman Marcus, but she always wanted a brick-and-mortar store.
Gig Harbor’s Heritage Distilling goes public
Nov 22, 2024Gig Harbor’s Heritage Distilling now trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol CASK.
Raise your glass for local wines at Hidden Harbor Wine Library
Sep 12, 2024Washington state wines take center stage at Gig Harbor’s newest wine venture, located in the historic Finholm neighborhood. The Hidden Harbor Wine Library’s best-kept secret is its selection of locally grown and produced wines, sourced from Washington’s agriculturally rich growing regions. Unlike many wine regions around the world, Washington state’s diverse climate allows for a
The 100-mile adventure on the Salish Sea
Jul 31, 2024Over 65 boats arrived in Gig Harbor last week to participate in the annual Salish 100. Each summer, a fleet of small boats cruise from Olympia to Port Townsend, covering the length of the Puget Sound. The 100-mile journey is not a race but a chance for boaters to build community and celebrate their watercraft
Local women win $44,000 in Minerva Scholarships
Jul 30, 2024Eight local women were acknowledged and awarded a combined total of $44,000 in scholarships last weekend by the Minerva Scholarship Fund. Established in 1991, the Minerva Scholarship Fund offers scholarships to women whose formal education has been interrupted, aiding them in completing their studies. Women residing or working within the boundaries of the Peninsula School
Butter Chicken brings the flavor of Punjab to Gig Harbor
Jul 22, 2024Butter Chicken Indian Kitchen opened this spring on Harborview Drive. Customers give it rave reviews.
Business Spotlight | The barber behind the bookshelf
Jun 10, 2024There’s a secret behind the bookshelf at One:11, the men’s apparel and accessories store in downtown Gig Harbor. The bookshelf isn’t (just) a shelf. It’s a hidden sliding door that opens to a barbershop. Once a storeroom filled with inventory, the barbershop is surprisingly large. Natural light streams through large windows waking up the vibrant