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 | Shuttle driver found her most precious ring

Aug 15, 2025

A Bremerton Kitsap Airporter driver searched everywhere on his shuttle to retrieve an heirloom for this Gig Harbor woman.

American Sign Language group offers chance for communities to connect

Aug 11, 2025

The ASL group meets every Wednesday to learn new signs and build connections between Deaf and hearing people.

Being Neighborly | Wollochet Harbor Club puts the ‘neighbor’ back in neighborhood

Jul 18, 2025

The tight-knit Wollochet Harbor Club cultivates a sense of community through potlucks, game nights and more.

Fox Island raising money to resurface community’s beloved tennis courts

Jul 18, 2025

The community built the tennis courts thanks to a donation and a door-to-door fundraising campaign in 1973. They’re in need of some TLC now.

Clean out your closets for a good cause

Jul 14, 2025

Food Backpacks 4 Kids is now taking donations for its sixth annual Clothing Drive, which distributes items to families ahead of back-to-school season.

Local man’s pinball passion keeps players around the region in the game

Jul 07, 2025

Justin Kaping of Gig Harbor owns Ka-Ping! Games, an operator of pinball machines at Locust Cider and other regional establishments.

Altrusa, Food Backpacks 4 Kids team up on summer lunch program

Jun 25, 2025

The free Summer Lunch Program returns on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting July 8 at these Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula locations.

Being Neighborly | You have to get up pretty early to volunteer like these nonagenarians

Jun 20, 2025

Harris Atkins and Richard Russell accomplish more before 5 a.m. than many people do the whole day. And they’re both 92 years old.

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.