Opinion

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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One man’s private war against Scotch broom and blackberries

Feb 14, 2025 | By: Chapin Day

Spring is on the horizon. Soon the author will venture into his yard to fight the eternal enemy.

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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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Guest editorial | Standing against hate in Gig Harbor

Jan 09, 2025 | By: Mary Barber and Robyn Denson

Gig Harbor Mayor Mary Barber and Pierce County Councilmember Robyn Denson respond to recent incidents of intolerance in the area.

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From our Board of Directors | Much depends on the next two weeks

Dec 17, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now Board of Directors

We need to hit our NewsMatch goal by the end of 2024. If you value our coverage, please help.

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