Gig Harbor will celebrate two milestones this week, according to Mayor Tracie Markley. The city, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians and the Lyons Family Trust will celebrate the acquisition of
The reemergence from COVID continues with several in-person events returning this week, starting with the Scarecrow Festival at Sehmel Homestead Park on Saturday, Oct. 1. Sponsored by PenMet Parks, the
If you’re walking around downtown Gig Harbor, or on the Cushman Trail, or just about anywhere in the area, you might be lucky enough to spot a little painted rock.
Movie lovers, rejoice. The Gig Harbor Film Festival returns this week after a two-year COVID-induced hiatus. The festival runs Sept. 22-25, with 61 films scheduled for screening at the Galaxy
After an unexpected two-year intermission, the Gig Harbor Film Festival is back in full force this week. For four days – Sept. 22–25 – the screens at the Galaxy Theatres
This weekend’s Open Studio Tour is an annual opportunity to meet local artists and learn how they work and what inspires them to create. The 2022 tour features 23 professional
The Gig Harbor City Council on Monday voted unanimously to extend a moratorium on new applications for short-term rentals in the city. The extension spans another six months. Residents on
It has taken many generations, but Gig Harbor will finally acknowledge and honor the first people who lived in this area – the sx̌ʷəbabš band of the Puyallup Tribe of
In America, the full moon closest to the autumn equinox is known as the Harvest Moon. In Korea, people celebrate the fall full moon at ChuSeok – meaning “autumn eve”
For many, Labor Day signals the end of summer as many seasonal activities wind down and indoor events begin. This week brings several “lasts,” and a couple of firsts to
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