Gig Harbor Community Member

Guest column: City council member wants input on short-term rentals

Jan 10, 2023

Dear Gig Harbor Citizens, I would like your input on important legislation that will impact the future of your neighborhood, every block on every street. On Thursday, January 19, at 3 p.m. the Gig Harbor City Council will have a study session to discuss whether to allow short-term rentals in our residentially zoned neighborhoods 365 days a year. Public comment is

Letter to the Editor: Thankful for Randall’s support of WA Cares

Jan 10, 2023

As we age, it’s important to start planning for the possibility that we will need long-term care. Studies show that 70% of us will need it at some point in our lives. And unfortunately for too many Americans, it’s cost prohibitive. I’m a successful small business owner and my wife is a substitute teacher. Together,

Inside Gig Harbor Real Estate: Do staged homes really sell for more?

Jan 04, 2023

Where do buyers see your home first? ONLINE! Currently the market has tipped to favor buyers. There are more options for them to buy (110 homes in Gig Harbor and 62 on the Key Peninsula as of Jan. 3) and the most compelling home will win the hearts and money of the buyers. This means

Guest column: Start the New Year with a good walk

Dec 28, 2022

So you joined the “Y” or signed up for Zumba or Pilates.  Have you tried hot yoga?  I fainted my first time.  Maybe you started running.  And what about that diet?  Man, I’m so hungry for a good burger and fries! Most of us have been in this situation and often revisit this scenario. Here

Guest column: A Christmas gift we can all share

Dec 20, 2022

Fall and winter are some of my favorite times of the year. I love to feel the cool crispness in the air and see the leaves on the hardwood trees change colors, fall to the ground and form a soft layer to cover the earth. The daylight hours are shorter and rain and snow are

Inside Gig Harbor Housing: Expect a balanced market in ’23

Dec 07, 2022

Ho- Ho-Home for the Holidays! Here are your real estate hot takes and look Inside Gig Harbor Housing from Paige Schulte of Neighborhood Experts Real Estate and Team Schulte & Co. The answer to the trending question this month is definitely, YES! You can have decor up when selling your home during the holidays. I’d

Henderson Bay High School provides opportunity to all

Dec 02, 2022

Henderson Bay High School started out with very small beginnings, opening in 1972 on the property of the Civic Center on the Key Peninsula. HBHS moved to the grounds of Peninsula High School in 1977 and made a third move over to the old Harbor Heights Elementary School building in 1992. Henderson Bay left the

Letter to the editor: Thankful gas prices haven’t gone up — yet

Nov 23, 2022

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I love to feel the cool crispness in the air and see the leaves on the hardwood trees change colors and fall to the ground. The daylight hours are shorter and rain and snow are welcome weather patterns this time of year to relieve the

Letter to the editor: Gig Harbor Fire Chief says ‘thanks’

Nov 15, 2022

I want to thank our community for their support of Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One’s EMS levy lid lift in the November 8 General Election. This renewal is important because more than 80 percent of our calls are for medical emergencies. Because of our community’s support, Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One will continue

Letter to the editor: Support McCarty for county auditor

Nov 07, 2022

The Pierce County Auditor is the county-level executive responsible for managing, overseeing and evaluating county elections, recording and licensing operations. It requires multi-functional leadership skills that current County Auditor Candidate Deryl McCarty distinctly possesses. Deryl served as an Air Force Logistics officer for 30 years in headquarters staff as well as unit leadership jobs around