Opinion

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

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

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.

Letter to the editor by Edward Nadler of Gig Harbor

Letter to the editor by Rolf Knuth of Gig Harbor.

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

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

Letter to the editor by Amanda Babich of Gig Harbor

As a member of the Peninsula Light Company since 1984, I would like to applaud L. Paul Alvestad for taking a stand for the membership. I agree that a new building is probably needed, but we have done with the simple and adequate facility for 40 years. We should replace it, not exponentially upgrade. The

The one-sided piece about PenMet’s  ‘successes’ should be read with skepticism.  Ms. Kingsbury, the current Board president seeking re-election in the fall, cannot be considered neutral. This is a thinly veiled campaign piece, also laying the groundwork for a future PenMet request for more tax money. As a park neighbor /constituent, my observations over several