Get ready to hustle and jog at Shamrock’n the Harbor, a 5K and 12K family fun run in Gig Harbor on March 14. The event will take place on Cushman Trail starting at the Hollycroft Trailhead, where participants can choose between two different … read more

Bloodworks Northwest is holding a Hawaii giveaway for those who donate blood in February and March. The giveaway’s winner will receive a three-night trip for two to Maui, which includes round-trip airfare from Seattle or Portland and a stay at the Wailea Beach … read more

Digging in dirt — the feel of soil and the aroma of fresh-turned earth — walking a crushed gravel path, brushing against fragrant plants, hearing birdsong or wind chimes — only a garden offers these experiences. When we engage the senses, the garden … read more

In Washington, there are more than 250,000 boat owners, making the ability of repairing one a much sought-after skill. As part of an on-going series Gig Harbor, master boatbuilder Tom Regan is teaching those interested in learning the art of boat repair each … read more

Now in its fifth year, the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art is hosting its annual Black History Month Soiree on Feb. 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Director of Events at the museum, Sade’ Monique James, expects this year’s gathering to be … read more

Located at the south end of Belfair, the 139 acres of protected salt marsh estuary and wetlands are well-suited for walkers, birders, and nature enthusiasts of all ages. More than 3 miles of maintained trails facilitate viewing and exploration on elevated wooden walkways … read more

Spending time with your babies in the kitchen is life-giving. It’s messy and it can be frustrating, but it’s important to teach them how to cook with love. Let me start out by saying that I am not Italian; this recipe is inspired … read more

Cyclists, check your calendars (and maybe your wool socks), because the Cascade Bicycle Club’s 54th annual Chilly Hilly Bike Ride is rolling out on Feb. 22. The day will kick off with a ferry ride across the Sound to Bainbridge Island, where a … read more

Gig Harbor’s in-the-works Chick-fil-A location might be coming a little later than expected: Gig Harbor Now reported last week that the fast-food chain has been granted more time by the city to get paperwork in for its tentative building plans. The location will … read more