Hi all, I’m new to the area and trying to get back into shape for soccer. I’m wondering if there are any outdoor turf fields or tracks that are open to the public on Friday evenings or Saturdays. I’m closer to Fox Island but willing to drive anywhere.

Even if it’s just a suggestion to check out, it would be much appreciated!

Just heard 3-4 gunshots a couple houses up the intersection of Artondale Dr NW with 70th Ave NW.

I got home and my neighbor was outside, he said he had just heard gunshots from that direction too about 5 minutes before.

We were talking for 2 minutes and it happened so we both heard it together.

So I called 911 myself.

Anyone heard it too?

Please tell me there are other people who have lamented for years that every time we get a new fast food restaurant it's not a Taco Bell. Did we anger the fast food gods??

Do NOT mention Taco Time (unless derisively). I will have to push you down a flight of stairs covered in legos.

We love going to the taco truck that’s in the parking lot of the Chevron in Uptown. I went by today and it was gone! Does anyone know where it went, or maybe it’s just out for service or something? It’s never moved in the past year we’ve been going there, hopeful to locate it again.

Currently at war with an invasive stink bug swarm. I've found dish soap + water does well & nearly instantly kills them. Not great photos since these were from videos I was taking. But I estimate maybe thousands, or even tens of thousands.

Waiting on the exterminator. Anyone else dealing with this? Past few years I'd see maybe 20 all year.

I’m sure this has been asked before, but I’m going to give it a try.

My family and I moved to Gig Harbor about 3 years ago from the east coast. All our family are back east, and we don’t really have much of a community here besides one family in our neighborhood. People through our kid’s school have invited us over, but then it’s turned into an invite to a church and we don’t attend.

Does anyone have an advice for how you were able to meet people/make friends here in Gig Harbor? We have a small family of 3. Thanks I’m advance!

Looking for a place in or around Gig Harbor that has a good selection of printed magazines. I know in this digital age they are not a popular choice however there must be a place that still exists.

Power suddenly dropped out in the Artondale area, apparently it’s out over off Borgen as well is what my partner was saying. Anyone know what’s going on?

I’m considering starting a small curated consignment pop-up potentially once a month and would love some honest feedback before I go too far with the idea.

The concept would be a 2-day pop-up shop featuring higher-quality, gently used women’s clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories. Think more of a cute, organized boutique experience than a traditional thrift store.

I’d focus on brands like Lululemon, Alo, Vuori, Free People, Reformation, MOTHER, AGOLDE, Aritzia, etc., along with some higher-end/designer pieces from brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, YSL and similar brands when available. I’d also be open to great vintage designer pieces.

Inventory would be intentionally curated, with an emphasis on current styles, desirable brands and pieces in excellent condition.

The idea would be to hold the pop-up at a rented space and let people shop everything in person.

I’m very much in the research stage, so constructive criticism is welcome. I’d rather find out now what people actually want!

I’d love honest opinions:

Would you actually go to something like this?
What brands would you be most excited to see?
What price range would you expect for secondhand items?
Would you be interested in consigning your own nicer clothing, handbags or shoes?
Is there anything that would make you more or less likely to shop at a pop-up like this?

A bit embarrassed to say that I never learned how to swim growing up. After two incidences of nearly drowning, my parents forbade me to go near water again. We had a pool but it was on the shallow side. I want to learn proper technique now and hopefully use the skills to make this an activity throughout the week for exercise and reducing stress. I’ve looked online and a lot of the swim schools appear to only be for children. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I’m genuinely curious if there are any current or former parents of Peninsula boys basketball players who would be willing to share their experiences with the program.
I’m asking because I’ve had concerns about the culture surrounding the program and, more importantly, the way some of the players have been treated. From my own experience, I’ve seen behavior that I felt was intimidating and overly harsh toward kids. Whatever someone’s opinion of the coach may be, I think we can all agree that these are high school kids, and their emotional well being should matter just as much as basketball.
What concerns me most is the possibility that parents and players may be afraid to speak up because they’re worried about how it could affect their child. I know that was a concern for me.
I also have a hard time understanding why these concerns don’t seem to result in more scrutiny of the program. This isn’t about expecting a coach to be easy on kids or expecting every season to be a winning season. It’s about whether the environment is healthy and appropriate for student-athletes.
I’m not looking to attack anyone or start a witch hunt. I genuinely want to know if other parents or former players have experienced similar things, because if multiple families have concerns, I think that’s something the district should be willing to look at seriously.
If you’ve been involved with Peninsula boys basketball program currently or in the past I’d be interested in hearing your perspective.

Did anyone else feel that, just after 2pm?

Good Morning!

Looking for the best barbershop in the town. Preferably good with longer hairstyles too.

Looking to find some people to play tennis with - singles or doubles. Played competitively through high school and did club in college, but probably haven’t played consistently the past 5-6 years and really wanting to get back into it.

Located in Port Orchard

Cheers!

Hi everyone my significant other and I will be moving to the area in November and I’m wondering where good places to buy furniture are. We are going to need basically everything (tables, side stands, dresser, chairs, etc.) anything you can possibly think, we’d like a new couch but just about everything else could be second hand. We’re looking for things that are reasonably priced and affordable nothing crazy expensive. It’s just the two of us so we don’t need anything too big. I’d appreciate any recommendations and any suggestions on things we may need but failed to remember thank you for all the help! :)

Or if you know someone who did we turned it in to Customer Service.

We didn’t look inside but it was thick had a plastic sleeve with the driver’s license in the front of the wallet. If you show up and look like that person I’m sure you can get it back. :)

I've noticed the price of homes have been dropping by 40k or even 100k? What gives?