Opinion

Op-ed | Experiences provided more well-rounded view of political landscape

Jul 28, 2025 | By: Nathan Lillie

Student op-ed by Nathan Lillie of Gig Harbor.

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Op-ed | Everyone should vote in upcoming primary

Jul 28, 2025 | By: Pearce Eyford

Five students from Gig Harbor and Tacoma researched and interviewed candidates for the 26th Legislative District state Senate seat: Incumbent Sen. Deb Krishnadasan, D-Gig Harbor, and challenger Rep. Michelle Calider, R-Gig Harbor. The students of Mimmi Beck, a Gig Harbor ACT/SAT tutor and college admissions coach, wrote essays based on their experiences. My name is

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Letter to the Editor | Drowning Prevention Day highlights need for every kid to learn to swim

Jul 24, 2025 | By: Heather Maher

July 25th is World Drowning Prevention Day, and this year Swim Safe Gig Harbor is joining together with other local organizations, including Gig Harbor Kiwanis Club and the Tom Taylor YMCA, to shine a light on water safety and drowning prevention. As the Maritime City, water safety is a hometown priority. Gig Harbor residents and

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Letter to the Editor | A personal attack disguised as civic duty

Jul 23, 2025 | By: Charles Limwis

Let’s be clear from the start: personal attacks disguised as political commentary have no place in a healthy democracy. The recent opinion piece targeting Jesse Young wasn’t just a smear, it was a calculated hit job, written with venom and devoid of truth. It says more about the man who authored it, George Young, than

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Letter to the Editor | The future of Pierce County is on the ballot

Jul 21, 2025 | By: George Young

Every ten years, Pierce County voters are entrusted with a rare and vital opportunity: to shape the very foundation of our county government. Through the election of a 21-member Charter Review Commission, we choose the people who will examine how our local government functions, scrutinizing the roles and powers of the County Council, Executive, and

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Letter to the Editor | Wollochet Estuary is a gem because it lacks parking

Jul 15, 2025 | By: Tom Curran

Ref: Billy Sehmel’s July 1, 2025 letter: “There was also invasive brush removal at Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit and Wollochet Estuary (a true hidden gem out of our parks, in my opinion).” Wollochet Estuary is “hidden gem” because it has no parking…unless you want to park on the small grass lot with the “No Parking” sign.

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Letter to the Editor | City Council pushing a Sports Complex the city residents don’t want

Jul 12, 2025 | By: Edward Nadler

Letter to the editor by Edward Nadler of Gig Harbor

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Letter to the Editor | Confusing yield sign at intersection near Olympic Village

Jul 07, 2025 | By: Rolf Knuth

Letter to the editor by Rolf Knuth of Gig Harbor.

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Letter to the Editor | Volunteers turn out to support PenMet Parks

Jul 01, 2025 | By: Billy Sehmel

Letter to the editor by Billy Sehmel of Fox Island, a PenMet Parks commissioner.

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Letter to the Editor | Congratulations to retiring Chief Busey

Jun 11, 2025 | By: Sheryl Richards

My husband, Denny Richards, was a former Gig Harbor Police Chief (1987-1995, deceased February 2024). He and I wish Kelly Busey the best of luck in retirement and thank him for his service. Denny hired Kelly back in the day and considered it one of his best personal and professional decisions. The time (1991) was

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