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Two in Tow & On the Go | Tacoma’s Mountaineer Tree is a giant of the forest

Jun 13, 2025

The Mountaineer Tree is an approximately 218-foot-tall living legend that’s called Tacoma home since the 1500s.

Two in Tow & On The Go | Check out Burley Park’s updated playground — and its fascinating history

May 30, 2025

Burley Park in Kitsap County blends rich turn-of-the-century history with recent upgrades.

Gig Harbor Now and Then | The best-known Gig Harbor fishing boat worker

May 19, 2025

He or she played the part of The Wind in their elementary school’s production of the play Rumpelstiltskin, which should make the answer obvious.

Behind the Finds | Photos tell story of a family, a house and a neighborhood

May 13, 2025

John and Leta Wolford were bound for the west coast, chasing the promise of steady work with the Northern Pacific Railroad in Tacoma when they moved into 5611 S. Oakes Street in Tacoma. See the changes to the house over the years.

Two in Tow & On the Go | Our guide to Gig Harbor-area playgrounds

May 09, 2025

On the hunt for a great playground? We’ve got you covered with this curated list and new playground map for your next adventure.

Gig Harbor Now and Then | Behind the Finds: Chuck Sharman

May 05, 2025

Chuck Sharman and Bob Mitchell graduated from high school together, joined the Navy together and were reported dead together in Pearl Harbor. They lived remarkable lives after that.

Gig Harbor Now and Then | Notable scoundrels of the peninsula

Apr 21, 2025

Benjamin Pardee, whose many swindles included selliong fish oil on Fox Island, was a real snake-oil salesman.

Two In Tow’s Kid Picks: Family-Friendly April Events

Apr 11, 2025

We rounded up the coolest-sounding kid-friendly events happening in and around Gig Harbor. This collection is all about Easter egg hunts, train rides, princess teas and daffodils.

Two In Tow & On The Go | $2 movies and the Skittles machine

Apr 04, 2025

For affordable kid fun, the $2 throwback films for kids at Galaxy Theatres are a sure bet each summer — and we’re currently enjoying the seasonal specials going on now for $2 per ticket for showtimes at this month’s Spring Fest.

Behind the Finds | Georg, Brigida and John Wolford

Mar 31, 2025

Last week, we told you about Jean Wolford, the little girl who bears a striking resemblance to the author’s niece. Here’s how Jean — whose photo was found in a secondhand store in Port Orchard — came to be a Wolford, instead of a Hauswirth (or a Houseworth).