Gig Harbor firefighters deploy to battle wildfires around the state
Jul 26, 2024When local firefighters deploy to battle big fires elsewhere in Washington, they come home with valuable experience and knowledge.
Rosemaling connects Gig Harbor to its Nordic heritage
Jul 22, 2024When Marilyn Mahnke moved to Gig Harbor 20 years ago, she discovered a group of people dedicated to keeping their Norwegian heritage alive through painting. Mahnke’s maternal grandmother was part of an influx of immigrants who came to the United States in the 1800s. They brought with them traditions, household items and craft forms. But
Gondolas make Gig Harbor feel a little like the canals of Venice
Jul 08, 2024Look closely, and you’ll see a little bit of Venice in the Gig Harbor. John “Cinque” Synco and his business partner Greg “Gregorio” Garite of Gig Harbor Gondola row along the waterfront in authentic Venetian gondolas, providing passengers a unique view of the harbor. Synco, who started the business in 2015 after moving to Gig
What to do when honey bees swarm
Jun 18, 2024Have a swarm of honey bees on your property? Don’t spray them with water or insecticide. Call the Pierce County Beekepers Alliance.
Tutors with Tails having a paws-itive impact on literacy
Jun 12, 2024Special guests have made weekly visits to Harbor Heights Elementary School in Gig Harbor, along with Evergreen and Minter Creek Elementary on the Key Peninsula. These visitors specialize in lying on the floor, eliciting smiles and accepting a snuggle — all while listening to students read. In 2019, Communities in Schools of Peninsula and the
Gig Harbor’s Austin Pavelek living life in the fast lane
Jun 03, 2024Exhilaration and pride dominated the day as 7-year-old Gig Harbor resident Austin Pavelek crossed the finish line at a speed of between 35 and 40 mph in his Quarter Midget Stanley car in Yakima on May 17. It was his first time winning the Junior 160 Region race. As he took the checkered flag to
Collar of Hope aims to leave no dog behind
May 29, 2024Collar of Hope, a nonprofit based in Olalla, finds homes for dogs (and other animals) in need of them for any reason.
Alvestad, Ross, Markovich re-elected to PenLight Board
May 07, 2024Peninsula Light members have re-elected three board members, who will each serve a three-year term. Incumbents Paul Alvestad, Debra Ross, and Nick Markovich were elected to the board, PenLight announced at its annual meeting on Monday, May 6. Members returned 4,227 of the 32,461 ballots (13.02%) PenLight mailed. The election requires a 10% quorum, said
Sock monkey display kicking it at the Gig Harbor Library
Apr 23, 2024Inspiration struck George Long in 2015, when he visited an art studio and watched as an artist created a sock monkey. At the time he lived in York, Penn., and was nearing retirement after owning and operating a successful commercial roofing business. In an instant, he had an idea for what he wanted to do,
PenLight board elections draw six candidates for three positions
Mar 26, 2024Six candidates are vying for three Peninsula Light board of directors positions in held in April and May. Members will receive ballots, with postage-paid envelopes, this week and can vote via mail. PenLight will announce election results at its annual meeting at 5:30 p.m. May 6. The company holds elections each year and sends ballots