Business

Gig Harbor Now reporters provide information about where people can eat, shop and seek professional services, which businesses are opening or closing, and explain local trends and their relation to the national economy.

Hearing examiner decision on Olalla Valley Winery events delayed again

Feb 23, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Kitsap County is reviewing whether Olalla Winery violated its conditional use permit. The decision was expected 10 working days after the Dec. 16 hearing.

State’s COVID test distribution portal not for businesses

Jan 15, 2022 | By: Christina T Henry

One Gig Harbor business owner says at-home tests have helped his company stay viable.

Hello, pancakes! Lease on former Harvester property confirmed

Dec 23, 2021 | By: Christina T Henry

The Original Pancake House will open sometime next year in the former longtime site of Harvester Restaurant.

Olalla winery in jeopardy of losing permit for special events

Dec 21, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

No 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,

Freshly made wreaths at Five Springs Tree Farm

U-cut tree farms gain popularity as escape from pandemic isolation

Dec 05, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

More cooped-up families have been taking to the outdoors in search of the perfect Christmas tree.

Local cidery, winery offering expanded drink choices

Nov 27, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Wine 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

Gig Harbor eateries: Here’s what’s new and on deck

Nov 13, 2021 | By: Christina T Henry

Crumbl Cookies is turning heads in the north end of town, and a new fish house is coming to the waterfront among other pending openings.

Butler Farms produces oodles of apple varieties

Oct 29, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Steve Butler grows more than 600 types of apples on his 7 1/2-acre Gig Harbor farm and sells them on site using the honor system.

Photo of the front of the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce building.

Battson taking care of business as new chamber leader

Oct 24, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

New Chamber of Commerce Director Miriam Battson says that despite the pandemic, businesses continue to open and do well, though others are struggling.

Photo of Burley Lagoon and public notice sign about proposal to farm geoducks

Proposed Burley Lagoon geoduck farm upsets neighbors

Oct 22, 2021 | By: Ted Kenney

Converting the 25.5-acre farm site from Manila clams and oyster to geoducks wouldn’t significantly change the tidelands, according to the draft environmental impact statement. Opponents of the plan say this claim is slanted and they look forward to refuting it.

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