Opinion

Letter to the Editor | Celebrating completion of PenMet’s Rec Center, and dreaming about what’s next

Sep 04, 2025 | By: Heather Maher

Letter to the editor by Heather Maher of Swim Safe Gig Harbor.

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Letter to the Editor | Washington should have a different state tree

Sep 02, 2025 | By: Grace Carman

Letter to the editor by Grace Carman of Gig Harbor.

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Letter to the Editor | PenMet’s big risk on Madrona

Sep 02, 2025 | By: Craig McLaughlin

Letter to the editor by Craig McLaughlin of Fox Island.

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Letter to the Editor | A LifeWise Dream

Sep 02, 2025 | By: George Young

Letter to the editor by George Young of Gig Harbor.

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Letter to the Editor | Not clear how Kensington is classified

Aug 27, 2025 | By: Linda Siegel

The 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

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Letter to the Editor | Comparing leadership in Washington state

Aug 27, 2025 | By: James Braden

We 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

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Reflections on my first three months at GGHF Curious by Nature School 

Aug 26, 2025 | By: Daniel Gregory

Letter to the editor by Dan Gregory, director of learning, leadership and advancement at Curious By Nature School.

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Letter to the Editor | This neighbor supports Kensington Gardens

Aug 20, 2025 | By: Paul Donion

Letter to the editor by Paul Donion of Gig Harbor.

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Letter to the Editor | Kensington Gardens pursuing a unique but proven model of housing elders

Aug 19, 2025 | By: Kelly Watson

I 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

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Letter to the Editor | Some costs are fixed, even for smaller houses

Aug 14, 2025 | By: John Dowd

Letter to the editor by John Dowd of Gig Harbor.

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