Antique plane museum takes flight at Narrows Airport
May 25, 2023 | By: Ed FriedrichGig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum features 14 antique civilian aircraft and doubles as a unique event venue.
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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.
Gig Harbor YMCA pool closed from May 8 through June 26
May 04, 2023 | By: Vince DiceThe closure of the aquatics center at the Tom Taylor Family YMCA in Gig Harbor will no doubt stifle early-summer fun for some families. But when it reopens near the end of June, it’ll be like a breath of fresh air. Literally. In addition to a new roof over the pool area, the aquatics center
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PenLight board members re-elected
May 03, 2023 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffMarc Jorgenson, Scott Junge and Roger Spadoni were re-elected to the Peninsula Light board of directors at the utility’s annual meeting on May 1. Jorgenson earned 2,840 votes, Junge 2,682 and Spadoni 2,379 in balloting of participating PenLight customers. Challengers were Lise Kristiansen (2,039 votes), Mark Michel (1,051) and Cameron Smith (715). PenLight is a member-owned
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New owners of former Stutz Fuel property foresee fun gathering spot
Apr 26, 2023 | By: Ed FriedrichBrad and Michelle Bailey hope to hit on a venture that brings more people into downtown. They’re asking for ideas.
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Guest column: Can you be your own general contractor?
Apr 26, 2023 | By: Marlene DrukerRecently, when discussing budgeting for a residential addition and renovation project, I casually mentioned that general contractor profit and overhead is around 20 percent. My client asked the obvious follow-up: “If we are the general contractors, and do some of the work ourselves, can we save 20 percent?” Unfortunately, the math is not that simple.
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Olalla Bay Market open, serving food, conversation and community
Apr 20, 2023 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonLike a phoenix rising from the ashes, the little country store once known as Al’s of Olalla has re-opened, transformed into Olalla Bay Market. After a soft opening on April 12, the mercantile-cum-pizza restaurant officially opened at 9 a.m. April 13. The market is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Restaurant
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Business Spotlight: Harbor abuzz about bagels
Apr 17, 2023 | By: Julie Warrick AmmannThere is a buzz in the air. You can hear it. You can smell it. And if you’re lucky, you can taste it. But you better arrive early if you want to see what all the fuss is about. The South Sound has gone bonkers for bagels, and customers are lining up sometimes for up
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Rabbit Haven hoping (or hopping?) you can help
Apr 14, 2023 | By: Julie Warrick AmmannRussell Wilson is calm and docile. His large ears pop upright atop his soft furry head as he stretches out casually in an oversized pen at Rabbit Haven, a non-profit rescue and shelter for rabbits in Gig Harbor’s Ray Nash Valley. Russell and his pals at Rabbit Haven could use your help. Since rabbits go
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Airport advisory meeting audience questions loss of trees, taxi lane
Apr 13, 2023 | By: Ed FriedrichThe FAA requires thousands of trees to be removed for safety; widening flight service company leases could displace taxi lane.
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‘The Old Church’ on Crescent Valley Drive for sale
Apr 10, 2023 | By: Christina T HenryThe little roadside church on Crescent Valley Drive is a familiar landmark whose history dates back more than 100 years. Now it’s for sale, ready for its next chapter. Built in 1908, the church has seen two congregations come and go. During the latter portion of its life, three different owners used it as an
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