PenMet Parks joins challenge to be healthy

Published: 03/02/12 11:50:55

The Peninsula Metropolitan Parks District has taken great strides in the past few years to create a local park and open-space system to serve the public.

Memorial procession for fallen trooper moves through harbor

Published: 03/02/12 09:31:56

More than 150 patrol cars, SUVs and other first responder vehicles joined together in Kitsap County Thursday morning to honor fallen Washington State Patrol Trooper Tony Radulescu, who was gunned down last week during a traffic stop in the town of Gorst.

Gig Harbor HS student pays it forward

Published: 03/02/12 09:29:23

Gig Harbor High School student Casey James has lived with a potentially fatal medical condition his whole life, but he doesn’t let that get him down. He’s too busy enjoying his life — family, friends and snowboarding. As someone who knows first-hand about the importance of receiving assistance from others, he’s also doing his part to help people in need.

TWAA celebrates 10 years of art

Published: 02/27/12 11:12:59

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.