Washington state wines take center stage at Gig Harbor’s newest wine venture, located in the historic Finholm neighborhood. The Hidden Harbor Wine Library’s best-kept secret is its selection of locally grown and produced wines, sourced from Washington’s agriculturally rich growing regions. Unlike many wine regions around the world, Washington state’s diverse climate allows for a
Over 65 boats arrived in Gig Harbor last week to participate in the annual Salish 100. Each summer, a fleet of small boats cruise from Olympia to Port Townsend, covering the length of the Puget Sound. The 100-mile journey is not a race but a chance for boaters to build community and celebrate their watercraft
Eight local women were acknowledged and awarded a combined total of $44,000 in scholarships last weekend by the Minerva Scholarship Fund. Established in 1991, the Minerva Scholarship Fund offers scholarships to women whose formal education has been interrupted, aiding them in completing their studies. Women residing or working within the boundaries of the Peninsula School
Butter Chicken Indian Kitchen opened this spring on Harborview Drive. Customers give it rave reviews.
There’s a secret behind the bookshelf at One:11, the men’s apparel and accessories store in downtown Gig Harbor. The bookshelf isn’t (just) a shelf. It’s a hidden sliding door that opens to a barbershop. Once a storeroom filled with inventory, the barbershop is surprisingly large. Natural light streams through large windows waking up the vibrant
Her father describes her as fearless. Carolina wears layers of protective padding, her face partially obscured by a catcher’s helmet. The sixth grader is passionate about fastpitch softball and “loves being a catcher,” says her dad, Chris Doughty. Over and over, Carolina dives for a ball thrown by her coach. Her dad’s eyes follow each
Heritage Distilling Co. is growing. Gig Harbor’s award-winning craft distillery recently acquired Thinking Tree Spirits, Inc., a craft distillery based in Eugene, Oregon. Emily Jensen, Bryan Jensen, and head distiller Kaylon McAlister founded the Oregon distillery in 2014. Thinking Tree’s founders approached Heritage looking for a partner with the same “focus on quality and purposeful spirits.” The
Have you ever dreamt of being in the movies, or auditioning for a play or commercial? This is for you. Next week, Gig Harbor will welcome the opening of Actorcraft, a new acting school founded by professional actors and educators Jeremy Kent Jackson and his partner Adrianne Alvarez-Jackson. Drawing on their years of experience working
From Pokemon cards to fossils to meteorites, you won’t find a more eclectic set of items for sale than at Goldmine Coins & Relics.
Photos from the Olalla Polar Bear Plunge, held Jan. 1. Click on any of the thumbnail images below to see the pictures as a gallery.
