Back in 2006, Jim Burbridge, owner of American Dream Design Build in Puyullup, wanted to regain control of his life. A father with two young children, Burbridge was spending three hours a day traveling to work sites for a commercial construction company. “I saw an opportunity for a different lifestyle and relied on faith when I opened this construction business 20 years ago,” … [Read more...] about American Dream Design Build: Designed for the Way You Live
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OlyFed: NextGen Banking
Olympia Federal Savings, or OlyFed, is a mutual bank established in 1906. The OlyFed team pride themselves on being accountable to their depositors and borrowers rather than shareholders. They also pride themselves on contributing a significant portion of their profits to community organizations. A large area of focus for OlyFed is educating local youth. According to Ryan … [Read more...] about OlyFed: NextGen Banking
Team RED: Trust is an Asset
When Ken and Judy Free, high school sweethearts married for more than 60 years, decided to sell their home on beautiful Trout Lake in Edgewood, they knew who to use. Kathy Kleber and her Team RED approach met their needs perfectly and they had the added benefit of knowing her for years. “Trust is the biggest asset of a real estate agent,” said Ken recently. “Kathy really has … [Read more...] about Team RED: Trust is an Asset
Crockett’s: Memorable Dining
Known for its rustic atmosphere, Puyallup’s Crockett’s Public House is located on East Stewart Avenue. Housed in a former feed store, it serves a full bar, burgers, hand-cut fries, and comfort food. Crockett’s celebrates the history of Puyallup as a train town through their décor, memorabilia and menu. “Customers love to look at photos and recall where they were and what … [Read more...] about Crockett’s: Memorable Dining
2026 Gig Harbor Film Festival Opens with The Big Cheese!
The Gig Harbor Film Festival (GHFF) is gearing up for another exceptional event by opening with the award-winning documentary The Big Cheese. Filmmakers, movie aficionados, and anyone that enjoys stories can immerse themselves in screenings of independent narrative films, documentaries, and shorts September 24-27. It is a weekend of movies, Q&A’s, workshops, festive … [Read more...] about 2026 Gig Harbor Film Festival Opens with The Big Cheese!