Ed Friedrich

Ed Friedrich is a longtime local journalist and Gig Harbor resident. He worked 35 years at the Kitsap Sun as a sportswriter, copy editor, page designer, news reporter, news editor and rubber band shooter. A South Kitsap native, Ed first moved to Gig Harbor while a student at the University of Puget Sound in the late 1970s and has witnessed a new community grow from old roots during the ensuing half century. He is a creek freak, weather geek, scanner addict, and digs kayaking and saltwater swimming at his Key Peninsula cabin.

Penrose State Park campground closure extended

May 10, 2023

The park in Lakebay on Key Peninsula will open to day use on May 15, but supply-chain issues on a septic repair project are holding up camping.

The building at 5775 Soundview Drive that Gary Parker and Joe Hillyer would like to lease for a senior center.

Two senior center proposals come to the fore

May 04, 2023

The Greater Gig Harbor Foundation and business owners Gary Parker and Joe Hillyer recently introduced ideas for senior facilities.

The property has a partial view of Gig Harbor Bay.

New owners of former Stutz Fuel property foresee fun gathering spot

Apr 26, 2023

Brad and Michelle Bailey hope to hit on a venture that brings more people into downtown. They’re asking for ideas.

Wollochet road improvements among projects receiving state funds

Apr 25, 2023

State budgets also included money for PenMet’s community recreation center and restoration of Whiteman Cove on Key Peninsula.

Gig Harbor businessman convicted for participating in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Apr 24, 2023

A jury found David Charles Rhine guilty of four misdemeanors for entering the Capitol Building and walking the hallways for 22 minutes.

The main taxiway will be shifted 50 feet further from the runway to meet FAA regulations.

Airport advisory meeting audience questions loss of trees, taxi lane

Apr 13, 2023

The FAA requires thousands of trees to be removed for safety; widening flight service company leases could displace taxi lane.

KGHP-FM deejay Dale broadcasts 1,000th show

Apr 05, 2023

Denny Dale, aka DJ the Deejay, has sat behind the mic for his “Rock and Roll Connections” program every Monday evening for more than 20 years.

Highway 16 crashes paralyze Gig Harbor streets

Mar 29, 2023

A collision last week not only shut down the highway but clogged side roads. Though the wreck was more severe than usual, it’s not unusual for repercussions to extend into Gig Harbor.

Man who stalked legislator sentenced to 17 months in prison

Mar 28, 2023

A Bremerton man convicted of stalking 26th District Rep. Michelle Caldier has been sentenced to 17 months in prison. On March 1, Isaiah Long, 34, pleaded guilty Kitsap County Superior Court to two counts of stalking Caldier, R-Gig Harbor. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Albert Didcock recommended a sentence of 17 months in state prison, the top

Traffic is being detoured off Highway 16 onto Highway 302 and through Purdy.

Westbound Highway 16 closed while police search for crash suspect

Mar 22, 2023

A wrong-way driver hit a car head-on near the Pierce-Kitsap county line and fled into the woods.