Opinion

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: How zoning could limit our Incredible Expanding and Shrinking House

Mar 13, 2023 | By: Marlene Druker

Marlene Druker, AIA is a registered architect based in Gig Harbor. As part of her work, she has read the definitions in, and “kicked the tires” of many (maybe too

Guest column: The Incredible Expanding and Shrinking House

Mar 06, 2023 | By: Marlene Druker

Editor’s note: This piece was submitted by Marlene Druker, a self-employed architect based in Gig Harbor. Her home office is expansive enough to house an expensive electronic drafting board and

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

Guest column: Start the New Year with a good walk

Dec 28, 2022 | By: Kurt Grimmer

So you joined the “Y” or signed up for Zumba or Pilates. Have you tried hot yoga? I fainted my first time. Maybe you started running. And what about that

Guest column: A Christmas gift we can all share

Dec 20, 2022 | By: Bruce Cook

Fall and winter are some of my favorite times of the year. I love to feel the cool crispness in the air and see the leaves on the hardwood trees

Letter to the editor: Thankful gas prices haven’t gone up — yet

Nov 23, 2022 | By: Bruce Cook

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I love to feel the cool crispness in the air and see the leaves on the hardwood trees change colors

Letter to the editor: Gig Harbor Fire Chief says ‘thanks’

Nov 15, 2022 | By: Gig Harbor Community Member

I want to thank our community for their support of Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One’s EMS levy lid lift in the November 8 General Election. This renewal is important

Letter to the editor: Support McCarty for county auditor

Nov 07, 2022 | By: Linda Siegel

The Pierce County Auditor is the county-level executive responsible for managing, overseeing and evaluating county elections, recording and licensing operations. It requires multi-functional leadership skills that current County Auditor Candidate

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