Fosberg, who is Puget Sound born and bred, took his main inspiration for the beer styles that Gig Harbor Brewing Co. produces from the history of Gig Harbor.

Nutrition professionals and health coaches, Brian and Cari Treat, are all about living a healthy and active lifestyle and helping others do the same.

The mission of Harbor WildWatch is to inspire stewardship for Puget Sound and greater Salish Sea by providing equitable learning opportunities about the environment to the local community and beyond.

HDC celebrates the heritage of our community by creating spirits with a Pacific Northwest twist.

Millville Pizza Co. brings the savory taste of wood-fired pizza and a love for Gig Harbor together in perfect unity.

Lee’s SUP presents an alluring and unique way to see the kelp forests and rocky beaches of Gig Harbor as well as giving you an opportunity to spot bald eagles, seals, and maybe even some whales from a whole new vantage point.

The business, which derives its name from the middle names of her two children, is focused on documenting life and capturing stories.

Beyond providing delicious morsels and elegant libations, Morso Wine Bar hosts wine events and concerts and dishes up a feast for the eyes in their gallery space where exhibitions rotate every few weeks.

Their idea has been immensely popular. Perched over the waters of Gig Harbor, outside diners can enjoy everything breakfast, brunch, and lunch while watching boats pass by and taking in breathtaking views.

Puerto Vallarta Restaurants is a family business that has been owned by the Andrade family for almost 40 years.

South Sound local Troy Alstead has two great interests: to cultivate a place where people can connect while having fun and to be a good steward of our oceans and seas.

Devon and Christina Dengler opened Devoted Kiss Café right over the waters of Gig Harbor in the fall of 2011.

Wet Coast Brewing Company is a local, small-batch brewery dedicated to the belief that folks are entitled to their favorite ale after a hard day’s work, a mantra that goes back to Prohibition days.

Let Gig Harbor’s top real estate agent, Paige Schulte, walk you through town and introduce you to the small business owners of Gig Harbor. Gig Harbor boasts a vibrant downtown scene lined with local business owners along with delicious eats from Uptown to Downtown Gig Harbor.

GNOSH provides mouth-watering “samm’iches”, wraps, salads, and fries with new items showing up often or even being concocted on the spot.

Diane Miller, a philanthropist with an eye for fashion, started Treasures 4 Humanity online in 2016 seeking to give back to her community and those in need through her retail clothing boutique.

Located in picturesque downtown, the gallery is ideally situated as a gathering place for local artists to create, display, and sell original pieces including paintings, illustrations, photography, pottery, jewelry, and glasswork.

Anderson founded the Gig Harbor Canoe & Kayak Racing Team to teach, support, and encourage youth, para-athletes, and adults in the sport of canoe and kayak sprint racing regionally, nationally, internationally, and ultimately at the Olympic level.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. For those of you who have failed to make a plan, all is not lost! Chocolate, flowers, and wine are always a good idea, but if you are looking to score some extra points or simply think outside the (chocolate) box this year, I have gathered together a handful of ideas for you.

Did you know that two recent studies* showed that attending religious services can help you live longer? It's true! What adds to the longevity is a sense of being a part of a power larger than yourself, having a more optimistic view of life, practicing traditional values of respect, compassion, self-control, charity, and harmony, and ultimately finding a greater purpose to life.