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Marci Baker
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Some Favorites
Two dishes showcased by Chef Kevin Gillespie at Gig Harbor's food festival offered a glimpse into the celebrity chef's upcoming book.
Members of the Milgard family emerged as buyers of the Peninsula Shopping Center, following weeks of rumors that the property's flagship QFC would be closing.
At Horses R & R'd, providing creature comfort to horses is a lifetime labor of love.
How institutional investors responded to the global market crash of 1987.
Financial planners are setting up boutique cross-border businesses around the globe.
Local horse owners are taking precautionary measures – even putting their barns in lockdown – in light of a potentially deadly equine virus that has spread across nine states.
At least two vehicles navigating the snow on Vernhardson's steep hill spun out, damaging landscaping and a power box.
News
Jennifer Kilmer will leave her post as executive director of the Gig Harbor History Museum to become director of the Washington State Historical Society.
The Citizens Advisory Committee for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge met publicly Wednesday night to talk about higher tolls and scenarios that would increase them by upwards of $2.
PenMet Parks asked for input Tuesday night on what to do with 97 acres it just leased off of Bujacich Road and one use appeared all but certain. As much as a third could go to creating Gig Harbor's first off-leash dog park.
But "silver lining" is that the tree removal will actually cover a much smaller area than what was originally expected, said restoration ecologist Robert Fimbel, at an opening reception for an exhibit paying homage to the trees.
Food
Jason Winniford opens his much-anticipated JW Restaurant this evening with a team whose shared culinary vision is to create an inviting neighborhood eatery inspired by American classic dishes and their multi-cultural origins.
Pork's versatility will take center stage on Saturday, when Brix 25 chef Thad Lyman and "Top Chef" alumni Kevin Gillespie square off at the Gig Harbor Wine and Food Festival.
Government
The city council voted unanimously to move forward on a Wade Perrow-inspired plan that will not only fully daylight Donkey Creek but do so within the city’s budget.
In what may be a blow for some Millville residents and a boost to the survival prospects of the Red Rooster Café, the Gig Harbor City Council voted Monday night to allow small restaurants to close later and serve alcohol.
Destination stores, like Trader Joe's and Metropolitan Market, may have said no to opening up in Gig Harbor, but a few smaller grocers think our town deserves a more lingering look.
Fred Meyer — the retailer most closely linked to an effort to increase retail building size limits in west Gig Harbor — told the owner/developer of the proposed Olympic Towne Center it was pulling its letter of intent to anchor the project.
Gig Harbor City Hall was jam packed Monday night as residents piled in to have their say on two high-profile and divisive issues — the best way to move forward on the Donkey Creek daylighting project and whether to allow Millville restaurants to stay open
Business
Owner Steve Lynn said a multitude of factors played a role in the wine store closing, including a changing regulatory landscape and growing challenges on the competitive front.
Safeway executives and Gig Harbor city officials celebrated the start of construction on a new Safeway store at a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday morning.
Once finance's illegitimate children, junk bonds are becoming the belles of the ball.
The maker of specialty dog bedding bought FC’s Pawprints, marking a new milestone for the Fox Island business inspired by the memory of a beloved dog named Sophie.
Features
Anikka Abbott didn’t get a ticket for the Gig Harbor Film Festival’s evening with Julie Andrews last Saturday night. She got something better — the chance to meet and chat with the star she credits with inspiring her to sing.
From power-pop to "soul twang," Tommy Tutone energized the audience and got folks dancing at Morso Saturday night.
The crew of the Gig Harbor Film Festival put on their own sell-out red carpet event for movie lovers eager to watch this year's Oscars on the big screen at the Galaxy Theater.
Nearly 50 dogs posed for holiday photos at downtown Gig Harbor's Sophie's Touch this Saturday, raising funds to help local non-profit CHEW launch its latest endeavor — a dog rescue program focused on foster care placement.
The ever-popular Beatniks and its repertoire of retro rock classics drew thousands to downtown’s Skansie Brothers Park for the Summer Sounds concert on Tuesday.
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