Gig Harbor area host families needed
Andeo International Homestays, a nonprofit organization based out of Portland, Ore., has some foreign exchange students in need of host families living in the Gig Harbor/Tacoma area.
View ArticleGig Harbor man's anecdote featured in Reader's Digest
Gig Harbor resident Chris Erickson is featured in the May edition of Reader's Digest, which selected his anecdote for "All in a Day's Work," a portion of the magazine's Humor Section that shares...
View ArticlePeninsula Youth Orchestra to perform June 2
Free concert showcases young musicians' talent | The Peninsula Youth Orchestra will host its annual Spring Concert at 3 p.m. June 3 at the Peninsula High School Auditorium, 14105 Purdy Drive NW in Gig...
View ArticleMaritime Gig 5K Family Fun Run on Saturday
The Maritime Gig Family Fun Run will be held Saturday prior to the grand parade as part of the weekend-long Maritime Gig Festival. The 5-kilometer run has moved to Saturday, and it's a mostly flat...
View ArticleChildren's items sale this weekend at the Eagles
The Gig Harbor Kid's Corner will host an all children's item sale and food drive for FISH Food Bank from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 9 at the Gig Harbor Eagles Club, 4425 Burnham Drive in Gig Harbor.
View ArticleLocal author to hold open house book sale this Saturday
Gig Harbor's Brad Myers has published a new book, "Paid to Poop: A Humorous Look at Work and How to Avoid It," which takes a look at the various common and not so common practices in the workplace.
View ArticlePSD to hold public forums on budget
The Peninsula School District will be holding two public forums on the 2012-13 budget in the month of June.
View ArticleMarshalls to debut at Uptown Gig Harbor
Clothing chain will occupy former Borders Books location | Clothing chain will occupy former Borders Books location.
View ArticlePierce County to host aerospace summit in July
There are more than 80 firms in the aerospace supply chain in Pierce County, and their industry is changing rapidly due to increased global demand for commercial air travel and a highly competitive...
View ArticleWriting and Publishing workshop this weekend
Learn how to publish a book in the harbor | The Friends of the Library will host a Writing and Publishing in the Harbor class from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m June 2 at the Peninsula branch of the Pierce...
View ArticleApplicants sought for charter amendment committees
The Pierce County Council invites members of the public to apply for positions on the committees that will write for and against statements in the voters'; pamphlet about a ballot measure...
View ArticleKey Peninsula Fire board may ask voters for funds for 8 additional firefighters
The Key Peninsula Fire Department Board of Fire Commissioners are expected to vote June 26 on a resolution to place a levy on the November ballot to fund eight full-time firefighter positions. The...
View ArticleTed Strong to return to work with PSD next month
Former Gig Harbor High School Principal Ted Strong, who was arrested on March 20 on suspicion of drunken driving after being involved in a hit-and-run accident on Fox Island, will return to work with...
View ArticleDonkey Creek project open house on July 25
The city of Gig Harbor will host an open house on Wednesday, July 25, from 5 p.m. to 7p.m. at the Harbor History Museum, 4121 Harborview Drive, for the purpose of updating the public on the Donkey...
View ArticleKey Peninsula Fire cuts non-essential services to balance budget
The Key Peninsula Fire Department plans to cut non-essential services in order to maintain a balanced budget, according to a news release from Fire Chief Tom Lique.
View ArticleGrowing pains contribute to Underwater Music Festival cancellation
Permits: Quick popularity of event brings up safety, insurance concerns | The Underwater Music Festival’s rapid growth and an expensive county permitting process have put the event on pause until next...
View ArticleFavorite runs return to Gig Harbor this fall
The beautiful community of Gig Harbor is home to two of the regions favorite races, both returning in September and even bigger and better.
View ArticleOvernight closures tonight at Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll plaza
Nighttime drivers traveling on eastbound State Route 16 across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge should plan for lane closures tonight (July 25) as crews repair damaged sensors in the pavement.
View ArticleNatural Yard Care workshops return to Gig Harbor in September
Three free workshops offered by local experts | The City of Gig Harbor and Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department are presenting a fun, free and informative Natural Yard Care workshop series in...
View ArticleAnnual garage sale full of Gig Harbor history
The annual Knights of Columbus Council 9238 garage sale at St. Nicholas Catholic Church is a 26-year tradition.
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