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.

Heritage event, sister city effort illuminate Norwegian ties

Dec 04, 2021

Rotary-led group close to finalizing sisterhood with Bodø, Norway; Heritage in the Harbor event Friday honors Norwegian culture, history and traditions.

Tacoma Narrows Airport could expand, but not to accommodate airliners

Nov 30, 2021

A commission exploring how to handle future passenger, cargo and general aviation traffic is asking for suggestions from the public.

Fire destroys house off of Rosedale Street

Nov 22, 2021

Three residents were able to escape, though one was taken to the hospital with injuries and the home is not habitable.

Veterans Day committee adapts with drive-in event

Nov 09, 2021

KING-TV newscaster and Peninsula High grad Greg Copeland will host the event that focuses on World War II veterans.

Peninsula, Gig Harbor find out first-round football foes

Nov 03, 2021

The Seahawks host Edmonds-Woodway Saturday night in Purdy while the Tides head east to take on Mount Spokane Saturday afternoon.

Third suspect named in killing of Port Orchard man

Oct 25, 2021

Detectives are searching for Eli Gregory, who is known to frequent the Key Peninsula and rural South Kitsap.

Gig Harbor man one of two arrested for suspected murder

Oct 22, 2021

The 19-year-old is in Kitsap County Jail along with a 20-year-old Port Orchard man as suspects in the killing of a 19-year-old Port Orchard man.

Two incumbents face challengers for PenMet Parks board positions

Oct 21, 2021

Missy Hill and Steve Nixon are running for reelection against Matt McKee and Joshua Hardwick, respectively.

Peninsula football cancels two games after COVID detected

Oct 18, 2021

The non-league game last week against Lincoln and a contest at Yelm Friday that had league title implications were called off.

Human-powered craft challenge turbulent Narrows in open-water race

Oct 14, 2021

About 80 paddlers are expected to take on the swift currents in everything from stand-up paddleboards to the increasingly popular surfskis.