Letters to the Editor

Guest editorial: Artificial intelligence and the end of freedom of thought

Mar 23, 2023 | By: Justin Teerlinck

I am writing regarding the March 16, 2023 article, “Peninsula School District embracing potential of ChatGPT.” Artificial intelligence is deadly poison, not a shiny new toy for kids to play

Guest editorial: What happens globally affects families locally

Mar 22, 2023 | By: Heather Maher

Heather Maher is a local Gig Harbor mom and resident for the past 14 years. She is also a member of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition’s NextGen class of 2023.

Guest column: City council member wants input on short-term rentals

Jan 10, 2023 | By: Jeni Woock

Dear Gig Harbor Citizens, I would like your input on important legislation that will impact the future of your neighborhood, every block on every street. On Thursday, January 19, at 3 p.m. the Gig

Letter to the Editor: Thankful for Randall’s support of WA Cares

Jan 10, 2023 | By: Ben Patinkin

As we age, it’s important to start planning for the possibility that we will need long-term care. Studies show that 70% of us will need it at some point in

A map from Harbor History Museum executive director Stephanie Lile's presentation shows the boundaries of a proposed cultural arts district. The boundaries would mirror those of the Peninsula School District.

Letter to the editor: Don’t institutionalize donations to non-profits

Jun 21, 2022 | By: Gig Harbor Community Member

While I support the residents of Gig Harbor joining Pen Met — my recent letter was not to suggest that all of the non-profits in Gig Harbor would be funded

SwimSafe's Sarah Stancikas, left, and Heather Maher narrate a slide show to the PenMet board about a possible aquatic center.

Letter to the editor: Gig Harbor needs a public pool

Jun 20, 2022 | By: Gig Harbor Community Member

As summer approaches, families in our region are once again scrambling to find places where their children can learn how to swim. Our community is surrounded by water, yet our

A page from Harbor History Museum executive director's presentation on a proposed new cultural arts district.

Letter to the editor: Cultural Arts District is the best option

Jun 13, 2022 | By: Stephanie Lile

Thank you for publishing Bill Sehmel’s letter regarding the proposed Peninsula Cultural Arts District. I’d like to provide a few key details and differences between what park districts and Cultural

Letter to the editor: City should consider joining parks district

Jun 09, 2022 | By: William V. Sehmel

Recently the executive director of the Harbor History Museum went before the Gig Harbor City Council and spoke on the idea of forming a new taxing district to support nonprofits

A firefighter prepares to respond to a call inside the cramped apparatus bay at Gig Harbor Fire and Medic One's Station 58 on Bujacich Road.

Letter to the editor: Support Gig Harbor Fire bond

May 23, 2022 | By: Brad Harris

I want to thank the Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One Board of Fire Commissioners for placing a facilities bond on the August primary election ballot, and I thank our community

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