Letter to the Editor | A LifeWise Dream
Sep 02, 2025 | By: George YoungLetter to the editor by George Young of Gig Harbor.
Read More about Letter to the Editor | A LifeWise DreamLetter to the editor by George Young of Gig Harbor.
Read More about Letter to the Editor | A LifeWise DreamThe article on Kensington Gardens was very informative. I can only comment on their self-description as a luxury resort and senior care facility (from their website), and vague description as assisted living. There is no way to check any reviews or ratings by Medicare because Medicare does not rate independent living or assisted living, which
Read More about Letter to the Editor | Not clear how Kensington is classifiedWe need to become aware of how our leadership in Washington state is doing — comparison is a good way to start. The August 5th, 2025 GHN Letters to the Editor had a ‘wake-up’ article questioning the leadership of Washington State. We need to pursue that a little further. The outcome of the last super
Read More about Letter to the Editor | Comparing leadership in Washington stateLetter to the editor by Dan Gregory, director of learning, leadership and advancement at Curious By Nature School.
Read More about Reflections on my first three months at GGHF Curious by Nature SchoolLetter to the editor by Paul Donion of Gig Harbor.
Read More about Letter to the Editor | This neighbor supports Kensington GardensI 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
Read More about Letter to the Editor | Kensington Gardens pursuing a unique but proven model of housing eldersLetter to the editor by John Dowd of Gig Harbor.
Read More about Letter to the Editor | Some costs are fixed, even for smaller housesBarbara 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
Read More about Letter to the Editor | Offer incentives to build smaller homesThank 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.
Read More about Letter to the Editor | Build what is neededThe city of Gig Harbor is studying many options to expand access to affordable housing — not just a multi-family tax exemption.
Read More about Op-ed | Gig Harbor faces housing challenges, state mandates