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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Sometimes, it seems like this is the only building in town

Dec 29, 2024

Monty’s Furniture was located (you guessed it!) at the corner of Pioneer Way and Harborview Drive in 1952.

Gig Harbor Now and Then | How Leonard Bolton ended up on the naughty list

Dec 16, 2024

The Key Peninsula resident and labor organizer murdered his mistress near Horseshoe Lake on Christmas Eve 1941.

Two In Tow & On The Go | Picking a baby name was a ballet worthy of The Nutcracker

Dec 06, 2024

If there’s one holiday tradition that feels straight out of a snow globe, it’s “The Nutcracker” ballet held at The Washington Center For The Performing Arts in downtown Olympia. 

Gig Harbor Now and Then | When spelling was a track and field event

Dec 02, 2024

Our last column noted that in the early decades of the 20th century, athletic meets between Peninsula elementary schools often included non-athletic competitions. What non-athletic contests were frequently included at inter-school sports meets? A good variety of answers were posted to the Gig Harbor Now Facebook page — especially the Nerf War — but no

Two In Tow & On The Go | A Little Free Library adventure

Nov 22, 2024

The Little Free Library movement is still going strong, including here on the Gig Harbor Peninsula with 20 or so locations.

Two In Tow & On The Go: This zoo adventure was no snoozer

Nov 08, 2024

Snagging a spot for the exclusive Zoo Snooze at Tacoma’s Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium isn’t just special — it’s downright rare.

Two In Tow & On The Go: Tacoma’s Franklin Park has Gig Harbor ties

Oct 18, 2024

Franklin Park in Tacoma has all the makings of a fantastic kiddo destination … slides, swings, and an unexpected tie-in to Gig Harbor. (That last one is a prerequisite on what’s considered cool, right?) Plus, Clara and Wyatt have already asked to go back. 

Two In Tow & On The Go | Fast times on Tacoma’s Chutes and Ladders

Oct 04, 2024

Tacoma’s Chutes and Ladders to the east end of the Wilson Way bridge is the fun way to quickly get down to the marina complex below. Each slide has a set of stairs next to it for those who prefer a slower route.

Two In Tow & On The Go | Last weekend for the Puyallup fair

Sep 20, 2024

Don’t miss the thrills and country charm of the Washington State Fair this weekend as its 2024 run enters its final three days. Here’s a roundup of our top activities to check out!

Two In Tow & On The Go | Beachcombing at Olalla Boat Launch

Sep 06, 2024

Beachcombing under and around the bridge here just might find quaint-and-country Olalla fast-tracked into our favorites places list of 2024.