Marsha Hart

Marsha Hart is a journalist who holds degrees in Communication and Psychology from East Tennessee State University. She moved to the area after working for several weekly and daily newspapers, including the Sacramento Bee. She has worked as a reporter and editor covering news, sports, real estate, and features. She enjoys a good book, a scenic hike, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Being Neighborly | The No. 1 fan, and booster, of local sports teams

Jun 01, 2025

Some people call Pat Furman, owner of The Floatation Device in Purdy, the town’s unofficial mayor.

Massive hunt for a miniature cow results in Daisy May returning home

May 23, 2025

Daisy May, a miniature Scottish Highland cow from an Artondale farm, went missing for three days. Social media sleuths and neighbors helped track her down.

Trading jabs during the Battle of the Badges

May 20, 2025

Gig Harbor police and firefighters competed to see who would give the most blood during the annual Battle of the Badges on Monday.

Pierce County libraries could lose access to some services due to federal funding cuts

May 15, 2025

Harbor History Museum and other local institutions also face the potential loss of grant funds and other revenue sources.

Gig Harbor mom, gymnastics coach recovering from ruptured brain aneurysm

Apr 29, 2025

Aimee Hentschell, a single mother of three who coaches at a private gym in Kent, is doing well but faces a long road to full recovery.

COPS volunteers a force multiplier for Gig Harbor police

Apr 24, 2025

Six volunteers in the police department’s COPS (or Citizens Offering Police Support) program help keep commissioned officers on the street.

Gig Harbor Knowledge Bowl team wins state championship

Apr 22, 2025

It’s the first time Gig Harbor won the academic competition, in only its third year of competing at state.

Being Neighborly | Community steps up to the plate for softball player

Apr 17, 2025

When a local fastpitch softball player’s gear went missing, the community stepped up to keep her in the game.

Being Neighborly | Young volunteer bridges generations at Gig Harbor Court

Mar 28, 2025

Hope B., age 9, brings joy to residents of local assisted living facility Gig Harbor Court.

Club sponsored by local Kiwanis allows everyone to get in on the AKtion

Mar 26, 2025

The year-old AKtion Club gives developmentally disabled adults a social outlet and a chance to give back to the community.