Opinion

Letter to the Editor | Thanks, Jeni Woock

Dec 17, 2025 | By: Betty Devereaux

Letter to the editor by Betty Devereux of Gig Harbor.

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Letter to the Editor | Article had harsh, critical tone

Dec 12, 2025 | By: Sharon Maier

Letter to the editor by Sharon Maier of Fox Island.

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Roundabouts have been statistically proven to reduce traffic congestion, though people stuck in backups like this one on Borgen Boulevard on May 19 might find that hard to believe.

Letter to the Editor | Infrastructure overloaded

Dec 12, 2025 | By: Ed LaFreniere

Letter to the editor by Ed LaFreniere of Gig Harbor.

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Vehicles wait to enter the roundabout on Borgen Boulevard near the exit to westbound Highway 16 on May 19.

Letter to the Editor | Who foots the bill for new developments?

Dec 09, 2025 | By: Barbara Moss

Letter to the editor by Barbara Moss of Gig Harbor.

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Letter to the Editor | Enough of the hateful rhetoric

Dec 09, 2025 | By: Michael Scoma

Letter to the editor by Michael Scoma of Fox Island.

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From the Editor | Highlighting our recent business coverage

Dec 09, 2025 | By: Vince Dice

You asked for more coverage of local business, and we delivered. Now we need to ask you for something.

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Letter to the editor | It’s not just about permits

Dec 05, 2025 | By: Kelly Watson

Letter to the editor by Kelly Watson of Gig Harbor.

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Letter to the Editor | Community needs less shouting, more understanding

Dec 03, 2025 | By: James Castino

Letter to the editor by James Castino of Gig Harbor.

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Letter to the Editor | The people have spoken

Dec 01, 2025 | By: George Young

Letter to the editor by George Young of Gig Harbor.

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Letter to the Editor | Thank you, Gig Harbor!

Dec 01, 2025 | By: Jeni Woock

Letter to the editor by Jeni Woock, a Gig Harbor City Council member.

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