Esteemed artist and Gig Harbor resident William Turner passes away
Jan 06, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonLocal artists share the influence renowned artist William Turner had on their work and lives.
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Olalla winery in jeopardy of losing permit for special events
Dec 21, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonNo decision was reached after a 10-hour Kitsap County hearing Thursday on the status of Olalla Valley Vineyard and Winery‘s conditional use permit (CUP). The 5.87-acre winery, owned and operated by Stuart Chisholm and Mary Ellen Houston, is zoned Rural Protection (RP), which permits agriculture-related uses and agritourism. The permit was issued in April 2017,
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Santa, with mailbox back in place, returns to Olalla route
Dec 11, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonChildren can again mail letters to the jolly one, who will make the rounds in his makeshift sleigh after missing last year because of COVID.
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Heritage event, sister city effort illuminate Norwegian ties
Dec 04, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichRotary-led group close to finalizing sisterhood with Bodø, Norway; Heritage in the Harbor event Friday honors Norwegian culture, history and traditions.
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Sleigh load of holiday events gathers steam this weekend
Dec 02, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe TideFest craft fair runs all weekend, and Sunday features the Christmas tree lighting at Skansie Brothers Park.
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Lodging tax dollars recycled into more tourists
Nov 29, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonOf lodging taxes, $125,000 goes to visitor-drawing events and $375,000 contributes to operating the city’s Tourism and Marketing Department.
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Local cidery, winery offering expanded drink choices
Nov 27, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonWine lovers and cider-sippers, take heart. Options for locally produced libations have expanded in recent months. Locust Cider opened in June at the site formerly occupied by Heritage Distilling, next to the Inn at Gig Harbor. Two Loons Winery has been maturing in an east-side garage for several years. Owned by now-Gig Harbor residents Jason
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Gig Harbor eateries: Here’s what’s new and on deck
Nov 13, 2021 | By: Christina T HenryCrumbl Cookies is turning heads in the north end of town, and a new fish house is coming to the waterfront among other pending openings.
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Senior center provides food, fun, friendship
Nov 05, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe center, which moved from the sold Boys & Girls Club building to Peninsula Lutheran Church, is hosting the event “Indulge” to raise funds to support its programs, services and scholarships.
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Candy, costumes, fun runs/bikes on tap for Halloween
Oct 28, 2021 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffSome events have been canceled, but there are still several Halloween activities from which to choose.
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