A visit from Krampus has been a Bavarian and alpine tradition for centuries. It's still catching on in North America.

The city of Gig Harbor's Christmas tree has roots at Joint Base Lewis McChord and in a community's desire to celebrate the holiday.

Keep the day job if you must, but don't forget to play. Connecting with our creative self is just as important as any other thing that we do.

The old way resulted in chronic health problems for staff and worse outcomes for inmates. The Washington Corrections Center for Women is trying a new way.

Alaska Native Dylan Sanidad is helping to keep the tradtions of his people alive as a totem pole carver, and mask dancer.

He just sold the most challenging piece he's ever created, and the awards are stacking up for Gig Harbor scratchboard artist Steve Hammond.

The tattoo removal program at the Washington Corrections Center for Women helps remove traumatic symbols, thanks to Lissé Medical Aesthetics of Gig Harbor.

Thriving Generation, a newly formed group, hosts a campaign kickoff on Oct. 10 and hopes families will participate in a phone-free weekend in November.

The Observer has identified the operator of “GlomarResponder,” an overtly racist social media account, as ICE Assistant Chief Counsel James Rodden, based on an overwhelming number of biographical details matched through publicly available documents, other social media activity, and courtroom observation.

An internal email reviewed by WIRED calls DOGE staff's access to federal payments systems “the single biggest insider threat risk the Bureau of the Fiscal Service has ever faced.”

A viral Bluesky thread introduced tens of thousands around the world to a first glimpse of a forthcoming biography of Elon Musk. Here—in a single essay—is some of what the world just learned.

150 volunteers helped out with the Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Toy Drive, which wrapped up this week.

Stuff the Bus, the FISH Toy Drive, Santa's Castle and more. Here's how to spread the holiday cheer this season.

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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield officials had planned to roll out the changes nationwide but said they were misunderstood.

Many Americans don’t understand how difficult it is for veterans to prove that their health conditions stem from their military service.

The EFJ represents over 295,000 journalists in 44 countries.

I’ve spent my career trying to sway skeptics that people here illegally are no different from native-born citizens. That nearly all embody the immigrant spirit.