Gig Harbor Now and Then | The history of this beach of dreams
Jan 10, 2025 | By: Greg SpadoniThe mostly-underwater Beach of Dreams was once part of a sawmill, then bought by a 3-year-old, who was eventually sued by her own father.
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The mostly-underwater Beach of Dreams was once part of a sawmill, then bought by a 3-year-old, who was eventually sued by her own father.
Read MoreFor sale is a 3,520 square foot triangular-shaped waterfront lot, located behind the stores near the Purdy Bridge. It’s cheap and mysterious.
Read MoreHere is this week’s look at what is happening around Gig Harbor.
Read MoreZoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium has grown into a showcase of one million lights for families to enjoy this holiday season.
Read MoreStart 2025 with a splash at Olalla’s annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge from the bridge next to Olalla Bay Market and Landing. The tradition goes back farther than many folks can remember. Most people believe John Robbecke and his pals started it several decades ago. John’s father, Al, owned the store, then known
Read MoreMonty’s Furniture was located (you guessed it!) at the corner of Pioneer Way and Harborview Drive in 1952.
Read MoreRobin Avni sat down with Carolyn Bick to discuss her journalism background, upcoming book at what’s next for PAL.
Read MoreOut of town guests almost always enjoy a trip to Poulsbo, the center of Scandinavian culture on the Kitsap Peninsula.
Read MoreThe downtown Gig Harbor Hanukkah celebration starts at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29.
Read MoreThe Lighted Car Parade leaves Uptown at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21. Earlier in the day, hear musicians celebrate the Winter Solstice.
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