Gig Harbor Now and Then | The history of this beach of dreams
Jan 10, 2025The mostly-underwater Beach of Dreams was once part of a sawmill, then bought by a 3-year-old, who was eventually sued by her own father.
Emily Randall sworn in as member of Congress
Jan 06, 2025Democrat Emily Randall and Republican Michael Baumgartner became Washington’s newest representatives in Congress on Friday afternoon, Jan. 3. They were sworn in following the session’s first political drama — election of the House speaker — that found the newcomers on opposite sides. Baumgartner and his Republican colleagues used their narrow majority to reelect House Speaker
Gig Harbor Now and Then | Sometimes, it seems like this is the only building in town
Dec 29, 2024Monty’s Furniture was located (you guessed it!) at the corner of Pioneer Way and Harborview Drive in 1952.
Day Tripper | A visit to Poulsbo, Washington’s Little Norway
Dec 24, 2024Out of town guests almost always enjoy a trip to Poulsbo, the center of Scandinavian culture on the Kitsap Peninsula.
Local Salvation Army behind on Red Kettle fundraiser
Dec 23, 2024Donations to the Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettles are down about 30%, the local branch of the organization said.
From our Board of Directors | Much depends on the next two weeks
Dec 17, 2024We need to hit our NewsMatch goal by the end of 2024. If you value our coverage, please help.
Gig Harbor Now and Then | How Leonard Bolton ended up on the naughty list
Dec 16, 2024The Key Peninsula resident and labor organizer murdered his mistress near Horseshoe Lake on Christmas Eve 1941.
Two westbound lanes of Narrows Bridge to close this weekend
Dec 13, 2024WSDOT needs to repair another expansion joint, forcing lane closures on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15.
Gig Harbor Real Estate | A tale of two markets, single-family homes and condos
Dec 11, 2024More condos were for sale in November than at any time since summer 2018. Meanwhile, demand for single-family homes continues to rise.
Caldier to seek state Senate seat
Dec 06, 2024State Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, announced Dec. 6 that she plans to run for the state Senate seat being vacated by U.S. Rep.-elect Emily Randall. Caldier is about to begin her sixth term in the state House. She defeated Democrat Tiffiny Mitchell of Port Orchard in November to retain the seat. Caldier said in