Letters to the Editor

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.

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

Letter to the editor by Zem Wainhouse, immediate past president of the Kiwanis Club of Gig Harbor.

Letter to the editor by Richard Folden of Gig Harbor.

Letter to the editor by Billy Sehmel of Fox Island.

Letter to the editor by Gary Parker of Gig Harbor.

Letter to the editor by Jim Castino of Gig Harbor

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

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