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 | Looking for a glimmer of hope in politics

Mar 17, 2025 | By: Jim Braden

I attended two local town hall type sessions on Saturday, March 15th, mainly to hear what two of our 26th District representatives in Olympia (Republican Michelle Caldier and Democrat Adison Richards) could offer up to deal with the financial state of our State (and to look for a glimmer of hope for some cooperation between

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Letter to the editor | What you can do to save democracy

Mar 12, 2025 | By: Betty Devereaux

Letter to the editor by Betty Devereaux of Pierce County

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Letter to the editor | Altrusa says thanks for support of Empty Bowls

Mar 12, 2025 | By: Nancy Hohenstein

Letter to the editor by Nancy Hohenstein, president of Altrusa International of Gig Harbor

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Letter to the Editor | Property taxes, schools and test scores

Mar 11, 2025 | By: Craig McLaughlin

Letter to the editor by Craig McLaughlin of Fox Island

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Letter to the Editor | Competitive bidding, good for PenMet and the taxpayers

Mar 04, 2025 | By: Craig McLaughlin

Letter to the editor by Craig McLaughlin of Fox Island

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Guest editorial | Peninsula School District Board of Directors reaffirms commitment to addressing harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB)

Feb 28, 2025 | By: Peninsula School District Board of Directors

Because the draft report received in February did not fully address its objectives, the Board requested to delay the report’s release.

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Letter to the Editor | Update on effort to change property tax law

Feb 25, 2025 | By: Craig McLaughlin

Letter to the editor by Craign McLaughlin of Fox Island

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Letter to the Editor | Legislature must keep 1% annual limit on property tax increases

Feb 13, 2025 | By: Craig McLaughlin

Letter to the editor by Craig McLaughlin of Fox Island

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Letter to the Editor | Have you seen an increase in homeowners insurance?

Jan 28, 2025 | By: Craig McLaughlin

Letter to the editor by Craig McLaughlin of Fox Island

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Letter to the Editor | PenMet’s intentions regarding the future of Madrona

Jan 15, 2025 | By: Craig McLaughlin

Letter to the editor by Craig McLaughlin of Fox Island

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