Letter to the Editor | Confusing yield sign at intersection near Olympic Village
Jul 07, 2025Letter to the editor by Rolf Knuth of Gig Harbor.
Letter to the Editor | Volunteers turn out to support PenMet Parks
Jul 01, 2025Letter to the editor by Billy Sehmel of Fox Island, a PenMet Parks commissioner.
Out of the Archives | Accidentally discovering the carver of the Thunderbird International Race Trophy
Jun 23, 2025The beautifully carved trophy, previously awarded to the winner of a regatta of the Gig Harbor-designed boats, is at Harbor History Museum.
Letter to the Editor | Congratulations to retiring Chief Busey
Jun 11, 2025My husband, Denny Richards, was a former Gig Harbor Police Chief (1987-1995, deceased February 2024). He and I wish Kelly Busey the best of luck in retirement and thank him for his service. Denny hired Kelly back in the day and considered it one of his best personal and professional decisions. The time (1991) was
Letter to the Editor | Boaters should be respectful during Blessing of the Fleet
Jun 09, 2025Letter to the editor by Amanda Babich of Gig Harbor
Letter to the Editor | PenLight members should have a say
Jun 04, 2025As a member of the Peninsula Light Company since 1984, I would like to applaud L. Paul Alvestad for taking a stand for the membership. I agree that a new building is probably needed, but we have done with the simple and adequate facility for 40 years. We should replace it, not exponentially upgrade. The
Letter to the Editor | Scrutiny of PenMet is warranted
May 28, 2025The one-sided piece about PenMet’s ‘successes’ should be read with skepticism. Ms. Kingsbury, the current Board president seeking re-election in the fall, cannot be considered neutral. This is a thinly veiled campaign piece, also laying the groundwork for a future PenMet request for more tax money. As a park neighbor /constituent, my observations over several
Letter to the Editor | Multifamily tax exemptions are an investment, not a developer handout
May 27, 2025Washington is in the midst of a housing crisis. According to the National Association of Home Builders’ 2025 Priced Out report, more than 80% of Washington residents can’t afford to buy a home. In Gig Harbor, the situation is even more extreme. The average home price here hovers around $900,000 — meaning you’d need an
Letter to the Editor | Council’s action opens door to more short-term rentals
May 27, 2025Gig Harbor Council missed the mark on passing Ordinance 1540. This ordinance allows up to two accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for each principal dwelling unit on any parcel that meets the city’s minimum lot size in that zone. The Council stated they passed this ordinance to comply with a state law that requires cities to
Letter to the Editor | Constant negativity toward PenMet is unwarranted
May 21, 2025Aren’t we all getting kind of tired of all these letters from Mr. MacLaughlin? It is one thing to ask legitimate questions of the Pen Met Parks Board. But I find it annoying to read these almost endless nitpicking legalities. I believe that most of us here in the Gig Harbor area are appreciative of