PenLight celebrates a century
Jul 16, 2025Peninsula Light Co. was formed in 1925. Today, the utility continues to provide power to Gig Harbor, the Key Peninsula, Fox Island, Raft Island, Herron Island and a small portion of Ollala.
Two In Tow’s Kid Picks | Family-friendly July events
Jul 11, 2025Summer is finally here and there’s no shortage of kid-approved adventures to check out near and far. From new baby meerkats to bouncy obstacle courses, here are some options to wow the kiddos in your life in the coming weeks.
Behind The Finds, Part 6: Don Wolford and his three-piece suits
Jun 30, 2025In the early 1900s when Tacoma was still figuring out what kind of city to be, Don Wolford knew exactly who he was. He became a longtime Tacoma businessman, married his longtime girlfriend, had a child and scored a beachfront property.
Two in Tow & On the Go | Tacoma’s Mountaineer Tree is a giant of the forest
Jun 13, 2025The Mountaineer Tree is an approximately 218-foot-tall living legend that’s called Tacoma home since the 1500s.
Two in Tow & On The Go | Check out Burley Park’s updated playground — and its fascinating history
May 30, 2025Burley Park in Kitsap County blends rich turn-of-the-century history with recent upgrades.
Behind the Finds | Photos tell story of a family, a house and a neighborhood
May 13, 2025John and Leta Wolford were bound for the west coast, chasing the promise of steady work with the Northern Pacific Railroad in Tacoma when they moved into 5611 S. Oakes Street in Tacoma. See the changes to the house over the years.
Two in Tow & On the Go | Our guide to Gig Harbor-area playgrounds
May 09, 2025On the hunt for a great playground? We’ve got you covered with this curated list and new playground map for your next adventure.
Two In Tow’s Kid Picks: Family-Friendly April Events
Apr 11, 2025We rounded up the coolest-sounding kid-friendly events happening in and around Gig Harbor. This collection is all about Easter egg hunts, train rides, princess teas and daffodils.
Two In Tow & On The Go | $2 movies and the Skittles machine
Apr 04, 2025For affordable kid fun, the $2 throwback films for kids at Galaxy Theatres are a sure bet each summer — and we’re currently enjoying the seasonal specials going on now for $2 per ticket for showtimes at this month’s Spring Fest.
Behind the Finds | Georg, Brigida and John Wolford
Mar 31, 2025Last week, we told you about Jean Wolford, the little girl who bears a striking resemblance to the author’s niece. Here’s how Jean — whose photo was found in a secondhand store in Port Orchard — came to be a Wolford, instead of a Hauswirth (or a Houseworth).