Jonah Bergerson: A champion in the pool and in character
May 19, 2025Jonah Bergerson of Peninsula High School is a Student of Distinction in the category of Athletics.
Taylor Sletner: A record-breaking runner with a heart for the human mind
May 19, 2025Taylor Sletner of Gig Harbor High School is a Student of Distinction in the category of Athletics.
Joey Campbell: A relentless runner with a vision beyond the finish line
May 19, 2025Joey Campbell of Gig Harbor High School is a Student of Distinction in the category of Athletics.
Gabe Kim: A dedicated scholar with a passion for history and learning
May 19, 2025Gabe Kim of Peninsula High School is a Student of Distinction in the category of Academics.
Tyler Givot: A leader in academics and athletics
May 19, 2025Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles featuring the Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. Peers, teachers or parents nominate students, who must be a graduating senior at a Peninsula School District school. A panel of community leaders selects students to be honored in one of seven categories: academics; athletics; career and technical excellence;
Jacob Gabe: A scholar and leader in the making
May 19, 2025Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles featuring the Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. Peers, teachers or parents nominate students, who must be a graduating senior at a Peninsula School District school. A panel of community leaders selects students to be honored in one of seven categories: academics; athletics; career and technical excellence;
Emma Sebring: A passionate student embracing growth
May 19, 2025Emma Sebring of Gig Harbor High School is a 2025 Student of Distinction in the category of Academic Achievement.
Letter to the Editor | Multifamily tax exemption claims are misleading
May 12, 2025Roger Henderson’s letter regarding the property tax exemptions to developers is a bit misleading. He states “Many of the very people who serve us at our local restaurants, grocery stores, shops or working in our city government fall into the 50% to 100% range of the area median income. These are the faces of folks
Letter to the Editor | Changes are for the better
May 12, 2025Regarding the recent Letter to the Editor | “Hands Off Protest Shows Something has Shifted“; While the writer frequently uses the word authoritarian and lists 18 areas of government that he wants the administration’s “hand off” of, nowhere does he give evidence of what he calls the dismantling of our democracy, not one shred. Social
Letter to the Editor | Multifamily tax exemptions are a benefit to the city, not a boon to developers
May 08, 2025As housing prices soar and rents continue to outpace incomes, the dream of stable, affordable housing slips further out of reach for thousands of families. In cities across the nation, the challenge is clear: we need more affordable housing — and fast. One proven solution lies in a policy tool that’s often misunderstood yet deeply