Gig Harbor Community Member

Letter to the Editor | Gig Harbor needs more pickleball courts

Oct 21, 2024

The Peninsula Gardens article of October 18 contains a few inaccuracies that I’d like to address. The article states that “the plan includes only 6 courts.” Viewing the master plan in the article there are only 4 courts. The original offerings included a plan with 6 courts, but the final PenMet decision was sadly the

Letter to the Editor | Vote no on Initiative 2117

Oct 16, 2024

We’ve all seen the signs around town, Yes on 2117, claiming it will save you money. But what would I-2117 really mean for our state? Think about it, why did a billionaire hedge fund investor from California come to Washington and spend 6 million dollars to get this initiative on our ballot? I-2117 aims to

Letter to the Editor | Poster campaign to promote kindness and stigmatize bullying

Oct 15, 2024

Going to the Peninsula School School Board meetings for a year to talk about Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) issues has taken a lot of time and energy for many, myself included. As the HIB issues continue into the 24-25 school year, it seems not much has improved in our schools and action from those

Letter to the Editor | One of MacEwen’s biggest critics (his wife) endorses him

Oct 15, 2024

As the election approaches, I want to share my thoughts on the best candidate for the 6th Congressional District: Drew MacEwen. As his wife, I recognize my bias, but I am also one of Drew’s biggest critics and uniquely positioned to share why he’s the best choice for Congress. Drew exemplifies integrity and prioritizes constituents’

Wellness Wednesday | Your guide to preventative care and education during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 09, 2024

Information on how breast cancer develops, what to look for and preventative measures you can take to be in control of your health.

Letter to the Editor | How to move forward on Madrona Links

Oct 03, 2024

I want to thank Mark Cupit for his Letter to the Editor regarding the Madrona Golf Course. I found his letter very informative. I was particularly impressed with Mr. Cupit’s background and experience. If Mr. Cupit is going to be actively involved in the operation of Madrona should ZTM get the operating lease, that would certainly

Letter to the Editor | PenMet must be transparent about plans for Madrona Links

Sep 27, 2024

I am responding to a letter penned on September 25 by PenMet Parks Board Member Billy Sehmel.  Billy’s letter contained many factual errors that I feel compelled to address, but he was correct with respect to one thing:  PenMet parks is technically not obligated to fund capital improvements to Madrona Links golf course, by the

Letter to the Editor | Issues surrounding the 14-acre parcel

Sep 27, 2024

Issues Surrounding The 14+ Acre Parcel  A review: PenMet attempted to purchase the 14+ acres from the prior owner, but failed ZTM bought the 14+ acres from the Tyson family for $1,000,000 PenMet had the 14+ acres appraised at $2,490,000 and offered that to ZTM ZTM also had the property appraised for $8,105,000 ZTM wants

Letter to the Editor | PenMet isn’t obligated to make Madrona improvements

Sep 25, 2024

In my opinion, not representing anyone other than myself, I feel that Mr. Cupit fails to mention some of the following in his letter to the editor dated September 20th, 2024. The Tyson’s entity is currently in default under the Lease for failing to correct numerous course deficiencies. Tyson has been in default since November

Letter to the Editor | PenMet has not put money into Madrona Links

Sep 20, 2024

Back in 1977 my Father in Law Ken Tyson, his Son Dennis Tyson and I built and developed Madrona Links Golf Course. Ken paid for the construction costs 100% out of his own pocket. The City of Tacoma approved the design of the course, but paid nothing out of their funds. The City owned 70