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.

The airshow will go on, though a bit belatedly

Apr 25, 2022

Wings & Wheels, normally held on the Fourth of July weekend at Tacoma Narrows Airport, has been bumped to Aug. 27-28.

Nascent Bujacich Road industrial area developing from outside in

Apr 20, 2022

The employment district’s middle section has been slow to generate businesses because the properties have no access to a sewer system.

Neighbors of proposed sports complex want to know its impacts

Apr 08, 2022

The group is circulating petitions to submit to the City Council asking for environmental impact studies on the entire project by an independent agency.

PenMet Parks restoring historic Arletta Schoolhouse

Mar 30, 2022

Arletta Schoolhouse is the centerpiece of Hales Pass Park that also includes a baseball field, tennis courts and picnic area.

Gig Harbor Council OK’s incentive for early completion of Harborview Drive roundabout

Mar 15, 2022

The Gig Harbor City Council approved financial incentives for the contractor to finish paving three weeks earlier than originally scheduled, but bad weather could foil the plan.

Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls to drop 75 cents

Mar 10, 2022

Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll rates cut by 75 cents; City receives no funds for Wollochet interchange improvements.

Gig Harbor Now hires veteran newsman Dice as new editor

Mar 01, 2022

The 6-month-old online newspaper names longtime editor and reporter Vince Dice as its first full-time paid employee.

Kopachuck State Park renovation moving forward without ceding roadway

Feb 26, 2022

Pierce County was requiring wider right-of-ways in case it needed to expand roads in the future, but made an exception for the park.

Partial Harborview closure for roundabout construction begins Monday

Feb 24, 2022

Harborview Drive will be closed through July to southbound traffic, presenting a long detour, while northbound drivers can use the single through lane.

Four Tides, three Seahawks girls receive all-conference basketball honors

Feb 21, 2022

The Tides’ Mike Guinasso was named co-coach of the year, and Riley Peschek and Taylor Schwab joined Peninsula’s Grace Richardson on the first team.