Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor submissions

Gig Harbor Now accepts letters to the editor of up to 800 or fewer words from area residents. Please include your name and city of residence for publication and refrain from personal attacks. We accept only one letter per writer per week.

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Letter to the Editor | This neighbor supports Kensington Gardens

Aug 20, 2025 | By: Paul Donion

Letter to the editor by Paul Donion of Gig Harbor.

Letter to the Editor | Kensington Gardens pursuing a unique but proven model of housing elders

Aug 19, 2025 | By: Kelly Watson

I appreciate the opportunity to respond to recent articles regarding our proposal to divide 23 1/2 acres into a 5-lot plat. The Pierce County Planning Department, the Fire Marshal, and the Health Department have all recommended approval. It is now being reviewed by an independent third-party Hearing Examiner. Our goal is create a sustainable and

Letter to the Editor | Some costs are fixed, even for smaller houses

Aug 14, 2025 | By: John Dowd

Letter to the editor by John Dowd of Gig Harbor.

Letter to the Editor | Offer incentives to build smaller homes

Aug 10, 2025 | By: RoseMary Micheli

Barbara Moss’s letter regarding the housing needs is spot right on. The Gig Harbor council is ass backwards with the multiple family tax exemption ordinance they are proposing. When it comes to the actual math, if you do it, it will not provide the housing needed for the people who work in our city who

Letter to the Editor | Build what is needed

Aug 07, 2025 | By: Barbara Moss

Thank you for providing information on the “affordable housing.” I do agree that we do need to provide housing that is more affordable for all people. I do however have concerns about offering “ incentives” to builders. It is my understanding that one proposal involves further taxing residents in order to waive taxes for builders.

Op-ed | Gig Harbor faces housing challenges, state mandates

Aug 06, 2025 | By: Eric Baker

The city of Gig Harbor is studying many options to expand access to affordable housing — not just a multi-family tax exemption.

Letter to the Editor | Does Washington have a leadership problem?

Aug 04, 2025 | By: Craig McLaughlin

Washington is a beautiful state situated in the fabulous northwest. It has the Pacific Ocean, the Olympics, the Cascades, and many other mountain ranges, the Columbia River along with many other rivers. We’re blessed with much natural beauty. Washington also has no income tax. And, according to Forbes, Washington is one of only 9 states