Opinion

Op-ed | Gig Harbor faces housing challenges, state mandates

Aug 06, 2025 | By: Eric Baker

The city of Gig Harbor is studying many options to expand access to affordable housing — not just a multi-family tax exemption.

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Letter to the Editor | Does Washington have a leadership problem?

Aug 04, 2025 | By: Craig McLaughlin

Washington is a beautiful state situated in the fabulous northwest.  It has the Pacific Ocean, the Olympics, the Cascades, and many other mountain ranges, the Columbia River along with many other rivers.  We’re blessed with much natural beauty. Washington also has no income tax.  And, according to Forbes, Washington is one of only 9 states

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Letter to the Editor | Kiwanis Club of Gig Harbor third-quarter accomplishments

Aug 01, 2025 | By: Zem Wainhouse

Letter to the editor by Zem Wainhouse, immediate past president of the Kiwanis Club of Gig Harbor.

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Letter to the Editor | Charter commission election could impact public safety

Aug 01, 2025 | By: Richard Folden

Letter to the editor by Richard Folden of Gig Harbor.

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Editor’s column | Why we sometimes publish letters that you don’t like

Jul 31, 2025 | By:

We might not always like them, either. But providing a public forum where readers can share opinions and debate the issues is part of our mission.

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Letter to the Editor | Parker a good fit for Charter Review position

Jul 30, 2025 | By: Billy Sehmel

Letter to the editor by Billy Sehmel of Fox Island.

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Letter to the Editor | A response to George Young

Jul 30, 2025 | By: Gary Parker

Letter to the editor by Gary Parker of Gig Harbor.

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Letter to the Editor | Nothing wrong with political donations

Jul 30, 2025 | By: Jim Castino

Letter to the editor by Jim Castino of Gig Harbor

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Letter to the Editor | Restaurant owner’s community-mindedness benefits us all

Jul 30, 2025 | By: John Eddy

After reading the opinion, the last several weeks by Mr. Young, it would appear that he has a problem with conservatism. In his latest attack, he paints Gary Parker as somebody who has a lot of money and is throwing his weight around insinuating that that’s wrong or unconstitutional. If Mr. Young really knew Gary

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Letter to the Editor | Great barbecue, troubling politics

Jul 29, 2025 | By: George Young

No one’s denying it — Gary Parker knows how to make great BBQ. His ribs and burnt ends have earned well-deserved praise, his staff gives excellent service, and he’s a familiar face at community events and charitable causes. Bravo. But behind the brisket and good PR is a troubling pattern of political extremism — funded

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