TWAA celebrates 10 years of art

Published: 02/21/12 13:57:56

Key Peninsula’s Art Barn was bustling with activity Friday night as members of Two Waters Arts Alliance prepared for their upcoming Spring Fling art show at the Key Peninsula Civic Center.

State titles decided Saturday

Published: 02/18/12 19:25:00

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association winter state championship events will be held Friday and Saturday. We're live at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way for the boys swimming and diving championships. And we're also at the Tacoma Dome, where the Mat Classic state wrestling tournament is taking place.

SWIMMING UPDATES: For live swimming updates, follow Editor Brian McLean on Twitter, @gateway_brian.

SWIMMING PHOTOS: Class 3A and 4A meets.

3A FINALS: Carlson, Riggs, Friedman earn medals for Peninsula

4A FINALS: Indahl breaks school record, Tides finish sixth

3A PRELIMINARY RECAP: Seahawks send two to breaststroke finals

4A PRELIMINARY RECAP: Indahl, Nielsen lead Tides into finals

WRESTLING UPDATES: For live wrestling updates, follow Sports Editor Neil Pierson on Twitter, @gateway_neil.

We'll also provide periodic blog updates at SportScene.

Peninsula High students meet with Sen. Cantwell

Published: 02/15/12 13:40:46

Peninsula High School students met with U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., as part of the Close Up Foundation Washington High School Program.

‘Going Places’ exhibit transports visitors

Published: 02/15/12 09:28:08

Although horse-drawn carriages are a charming addition to city streets and special occasions today, the “Going Places” exhibit, which runs through March 16 at the Harbor History Museum, brings the reality of a time when horses were essential for overland travel.

Harbor Fit studio debuts in downtown Finholm District

Published: 01/31/12 10:00:27

A new fitness center in Gig Harbor has just the ticket for those who don’t want to make a long-term commitment. Harbor Fit, which opened in mid-December, is a pay-as-you go facility. It offers cycling, yoga, a fitness boot camp and personal training.

Battling to beat the bands

Published: 01/27/12 09:41:03

Alec Bukata picked up his bass guitar and strummed a few cords. He wore a bright green cast on his left hand, immobilizing two of his fingers. He broke his pinky playing basketball two weeks ago, and in that short amount of time, he’s found a way to play guitar with his remaining digits.

“Alec picked up the bass and started playing last May,” said Terry Ryan, the father of Bukata’s band mate, guitarist Drew Ryan. “He learned how to play in two months. Now, in two weeks, he’s relearned the songs playing with the fingers he has. That’s pretty impressive.”

Groups will compete this Saturday during the Battle of the Bands competition at the Gig Harbor Boys & Girls Club.

Westbound traffic on SR-16 reopened after fatal crash

Published: 01/23/12 12:17:01

The westbound lanes of state Route 16 near Burnham Drive have reopened after slick roads this morning caused several crashes - including one that killed a woman, the state DOT and State Patrol report.

7 Seas eyes downtown location

Published: 01/22/12 11:32:04

Gig Harbor’s 7 Seas Brewing will begin its move downtown during the course of the year.

Kitsap Bank goes Main Street

Published: 01/12/12 15:29:28

Kitsap Bank recently presented a $10,000 donation to the Gig Harbor Historic Waterfront Association as part of the bank’s annual Community Partner Program contributions.

Burley residents apprehensive about U.S. Post Office closure

Published: 12/29/11 11:20:27

The U.S. Postal Service’s decision to remove many workers from its payroll in 2012 has placed rural post offices in the shadow of looming cuts. The Burley office may be one of them.