The housing market in December closely mirrored conditions seen in October and November, continuing a pattern of rising inventory and softening prices, the Northwest Multiple Listing Service reported late Tuesday for the 27 Washington counties in its service area. Both Pierce and Thurston counties recorded more total active listings, up 23.7% and 54.4%, respectively, from […]
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Clare Dunis Named as Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance Director
The Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance has named Clare Dunis as its new executive director, Gig Harbor Now recently reported. Dunis, who starts in the role on Jan. 9, succeeds Carrianne Ekberg, who led the organization for nearly three years. An Australian who grew up in Melbourne, Dunis currently serves as the organization’s special projects […]
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Roxy
Say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026 at the Roxy in Bremerton, which is hosting its New Year’s celebrations from 7 p.m.-12 a.m. on Dec. 31. Starting the night will be a 7-9 p.m. kickoff with DJ Joe Frank at Quincy Square. This part of the event is free and open for everybody to […]
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Adult Improv Classes at Poulsbo’s Jewel Box Theatre
Learn the art of “yes, and” at the next session of adult improv classes at Poulsbo’s Jewel Box Theatre coming Feb. 15. Hosted through March 22, the classes are reserved for those ages 18 and up and will run each Sunday 5-7 p.m. The class, which costs $246 a person, concludes with a Friends and […]
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Thrifting for the Holidays
Holiday thrifting. This research subject began in early July, when the HUB thrift store offered a temporary Christmas special, bringing out a long clothes rack with lower display shelving. It was loaded for all to explore and purchase the small holiday items. Cousin Susan tried on a hooded sweater with reindeer antlers. I ended up […]
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Take the Polar Plunge for the New Year
Brrr, ready to kick off the new year with a cold plunge? The YMCA Camp Seymour is hosting its Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day to refreshingly kickstart 2026. Participants can safely take the plunge in the cool waters of the Puget Sound from 10 a.m. to noon with the safety of a lifeguard […]
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2025 BMW M3 Sedan — Racecar Performance in a Daily Driver
Model tested: 2025 BMW M3 Sedan Carbon Package Engine: 3-liter turbocharged I-6 Transmission: 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive Horsepower: 473 Torque: 406 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 16/city, 23/highway, 19/combined Base price: $76,000 As tested: $101,875 Overview: The 2025 BMW M3 sedan is a study in deception. Non-enthusiasts see a compact sedan, but sharp-eyed BMW fans quickly spot […]
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Vashon Food Bank Continues New Location’s Construction
After a long search, the Vashon Food Bank is relocating from its Sunrise Ridge digs to a property owned by the Vashon United Methodist Church on Vashon Highway Southwest. According to the food bank’s webpage, its current location at Sunrise Ridge, which it has operated out of for more than 40 years, is in disrepair […]
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Spruce Hill is Coming to Gig Harbor
Seattle’s Spruce Hill Winery has announced the opening of a new Gig Harbor tasting room sometime in mid-January. Owned by winemakers Mark and Jo Bader, the space, which will be located at 5229 Olympic Dr., Unit B, and will host tastings Friday through Sunday. The space will sell and offer tastings of the brand’s different […]