While some folks will start the New Year with a cup of strong coffee and a football game, dozens of intrepid souls will gather to jump from the Olalla Creek bridge into the icy waters below. They call themselves “Polar Bears.” It’s a decades-long tradition New Year’s Day tradition. Although the origins of the Polar
Those little movie scenes that popped up along the waterfront earlier this month? They began back in October as an idea to bring some joy to downtown businesses still reeling from the double-whammy of COVID and a Harborview Drive roundabout project that seemed to go on forever. The movie scene idea blossomed into the life-size
Even as other holiday events are winding down, musicians all across the land are tuning up to celebrate the winter solstice with Make Music Day. In Gig Harbor, Make Music Day is Wednesday, Dec. 21, in Uptown. It includes all-join-in activities at the Pavilion and live bands performing in two restaurants. Drop by the Pavilion
Gig Harbor became the second Washington city to recognize the rights of the Southern Resident orcas when Mayor Tracie Markley read a proclamation at Monday’s city council meeting. The local recognition, suggested by Councilmember Jeni Woock, comes a week after a similar move by Port Townsend in Jefferson County. The proclamation recognizes that Southern Residents
Jennifer Haro was in Ireland to attend a friend’s wedding when she received an email indicating that the city of Gig Harbor wanted to interview her to be its new parks manager. After that slightly delayed interview, the city hired Haro as its new parks manager in early November. She replaces Matthew Keough, who took
It’s looking – and sounding – a lot like the holidays, all over town. Lighted Car Parade and Santa’s Village Dozens of lighted cars — 65 at last count — will rendezvous for the third annual Lighted Car Parade on Saturday, Dec. 17, at Uptown Gig Harbor. As is the tradition, Santa will lead the
When the boats line up Saturday, Dec. 10, for the annual Lighted Boat Parade, they’ll be part of a continuous tradition that dates back to the 1970s or earlier. Even when many events were canceled due to COVID-19, the parade still was able to light up the harbor on a December evening, according to Robert
The city’s holiday tree is lit and this week’s calendar is packed with events to celebrate the season. Say hi to Santa After a two-year absence, hayrides with Santa are back from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9 and 10. Board the hay wagon at Timberland Bank on Judson Street for a
Winter came early this year, with snow and freezing temperatures arriving just days after Thanksgiving. More snow could fall this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. The city of Gig Harbor Public Works Department has been busy for days, keeping streets clear and safe. When it snows or gets icy, the public works staff
The Gig Harbor City Council approved a $179 million city budget for the 2023-’24 biennium on Monday, Nov. 28. The approval came after a lengthy discussion, including of two amendments pertaining to the planned Sports Complex. The council approved the amendments, regarding money for trails and a feasibility study for Phase 3 of the complex.
