Ed Friedrich

Ed Friedrich is a longtime local journalist and Gig Harbor resident. He worked 35 years at the Kitsap Sun as a sportswriter, copy editor, page designer, news reporter, news editor and rubber band shooter. A South Kitsap native, Ed first moved to Gig Harbor while a student at the University of Puget Sound in the late 1970s and has witnessed a new community grow from old roots during the ensuing half century. He is a creek freak, weather geek, scanner addict, and digs kayaking and saltwater swimming at his Key Peninsula cabin.

Court denies prelimary injunction to Madrona Links operator

Sep 10, 2025

It’s uncertain now what golf course owner PenMet Parks’ next steps will be after it hired Troon Golf to take over on Sept. 1 and got approval to lease equipment.

Court puts new Madrona Links operator on hold

Sep 01, 2025

PenMet Parks sought to replace Stutsman Enterprise with Troon Golf on Sept. 1, but the court granted Stutsman a temporary restraining order.

PenMet adding 39 acres to McCormick Forest Park

Aug 27, 2025

The park district was awarded a second grant Tuesday, the two of which will cover the estimated $1.7 million cost.

Senate candidates reflect on local highway issues

Aug 13, 2025

Sen. Deb Krishnadasan and Rep. Michelle Caldier spoke about Wollochet Drive crashes, Purdy congestion and funding priorities.

Revamped Kopachuck State Park re-opens

Aug 01, 2025

Kopachuck State Park, closed for 14 months, opens again with a new playground, better trails and a renovated multipurpose building.

City adds Austin-Harborview roundabout to road plan; envisions possible Hunt Street overcrossing

Jul 16, 2025

The roundabout is tentatively slated for 2031 after while reconnecting Hunt Street over Highway 16 would come sometime after that.

WSDOT upgrades Narrows bridge tolling equipment

Jul 09, 2025

Covid delayed the planned replacement midway through the tolling period. The new gear will remain just seven years until the bridge is paid off.

State Parks flushes Cutts Island floating toilet project

Jun 23, 2025

The state had hoped to open the facility off Kopachuck State Park last spring, but ran into too many obstacles.

Public gets first look at PenMet’s new recreation center

Jun 18, 2025

People are invited to experience the new facility for free during a grand-opening celebration on Saturday.

Kids dig new playground as city opens Doris Heritage Park

Jun 17, 2025

The pickleball courts also filled up quickly after a ribbon-cutting ceremony honoring Peninsula High alum and running great Doris Heritage.