Gig Harbor Community Member

Letter to the Editor | A response to George Young

Jul 30, 2025

Letter to the editor by Gary Parker of Gig Harbor.

Letter to the Editor | Nothing wrong with political donations

Jul 30, 2025

Letter to the editor by Jim Castino of Gig Harbor

Letter to the Editor | Restaurant owner’s community-mindedness benefits us all

Jul 30, 2025

After reading the opinion, the last several weeks by Mr. Young, it would appear that he has a problem with conservatism. In his latest attack, he paints Gary Parker as somebody who has a lot of money and is throwing his weight around insinuating that that’s wrong or unconstitutional. If Mr. Young really knew Gary

Letter to the Editor | Great barbecue, troubling politics

Jul 29, 2025

No one’s denying it — Gary Parker knows how to make great BBQ. His ribs and burnt ends have earned well-deserved praise, his staff gives excellent service, and he’s a familiar face at community events and charitable causes. Bravo. But behind the brisket and good PR is a troubling pattern of political extremism — funded

Op-ed | Candidates kind and open to students’ questions

Jul 28, 2025

Op-ed by Matthew Titus, a Gig Harbor High School student.

Op-ed | Both candidates left an impression

Jul 28, 2025

Op-ed by Sofie Estudillo, a Bellarmine Prep student from Gig Harbor.

Op-ed | Well-informed candidates with different perspectives

Jul 28, 2025

My name is Noah Lamberton. I am going into my senior year at SAMI High School in Tacoma. I am interested in public healthcare access for low-income communities because my family has a long history in healthcare. Both of my parents work in the medical field and most of my grandparents worked in healthcare for

Op-ed | Experiences provided more well-rounded view of political landscape

Jul 28, 2025

Student op-ed by Nathan Lillie of Gig Harbor.

Op-ed | Everyone should vote in upcoming primary

Jul 28, 2025

Five students from Gig Harbor and Tacoma researched and interviewed candidates for the 26th Legislative District state Senate seat: Incumbent Sen. Deb Krishnadasan, D-Gig Harbor, and challenger Rep. Michelle Calider, R-Gig Harbor. The students of Mimmi Beck, a Gig Harbor ACT/SAT tutor and college admissions coach, wrote essays based on their experiences. My name is

Letter to the Editor | Drowning Prevention Day highlights need for every kid to learn to swim

Jul 24, 2025

July 25th is World Drowning Prevention Day, and this year Swim Safe Gig Harbor is joining together with other local organizations, including Gig Harbor Kiwanis Club and the Tom Taylor YMCA, to shine a light on water safety and drowning prevention. As the Maritime City, water safety is a hometown priority. Gig Harbor residents and