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A Garden of Pure Joy

A Garden of Pure Joy

The American poet Theodore Roethke stated, “Great Nature has another thing to do / To you and me; so take the lively air / And, Lovely, learn by going where to go.” When you wander into Donna and Tom Torrens’ Gig Harbor garden … read more

Best of West Sound 2025

Best of West Sound Results 2025

WestSound Magazine presents the annual Best of West Sound results for 2025! Entries have been submitted from Bainbridge Island all the way to Gig Harbor. On this page we’ve listed the businesses and places you love the most. Enjoy! Best Restaurant Two-way tie … read more

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Great Peninsula Conservancy Executive Director Nate Daniel explaining tree rings with Land Labs students
Nonprofit Spotlight

The Russell Family Foundation

Nonprofit Spotlight Washington state is gifted with almost 45,000 registered and legit not-for-profit organizations. Their missions are wide ranging, but all attempt to address a significant community need, often relying completely on donor funding and an active cadre of community volunteers to do … read more

Chalet in the Woods

A Personal Shopping Experience in a Peaceful Setting

Driving on winding, two-lane roads lined with large fir trees, past several small farms, the journey sets the mood for a visit to Chalet in the Woods, a peaceful and unique gift shop in Gig Harbor. The driveway is lined with long-established hydrangea … read more

Purdy Cost Less Pharmacy

A Family Pharmacy that Loves Community

Most people cannot remember a time when doctors made house calls and prescriptions were delivered for a sick child or grandparent. It kinda goes back to the day when there was a thing called a “party line;” a child could pick up the … read more

Garage Bar & Grill in Bremerton

Where the Music Never Ends

Live Music Venues in the West Sound

The options for live music venues on this side of the Sound are abundant, varied and growing. In addition to those larger performance halls or theaters that feature touring acts, it’s those burger joints, pubs, coffee houses and local watering holes, many of … read more

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The 2024 class of Heron's Key scholarship recipients mingle at the annual luncheon where residents who donated to the scholarship program get to meet and mingle with the students.

Gig Harbor Retirement Community Residents Raise Scholarship Funds for Local Students

In the last seven years, residents at Heron’s Key, a continuing care retirement community in Gig Harbor, have raised $97,500 in scholarships for Gig Harbor graduating high school seniors. The Heron’s Key Scholarship Group started in 2018 to support the next generation of … read more

‘Pretty in Pink’ Artwork by Beth Owen

Gig Harbor Garden Tour Marks 25 Years of Supporting Literacy

For a quarter of a century, the Gig Harbor Garden Tour has inspired master gardeners as well as the weekend weed puller with stunning ideas for their own gardens while fostering literacy efforts in the Gig Harbor community. The 2024 event marks the … read more

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Nonprofit Spotlight

Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation

Supporting Armed Forces, Veterans and First Responders

Washington state is a flood with almost 45,000 registered and legit not-for-profit organizations. Their missions are wide ranging, but all attempt to address a significant community need, often relying completely on donor funding and an active cadre of community volunteers to do so. … read more

Pony Up Rescue for Equines
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