Letters to the Editor

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,

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

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

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

The FISH foodbank in Gig Harbor serves thousands of families across 11 zip codes in the Kitsap Peninsula. As an IRS registered 501c3 tax exempt charity, they are not allowed to endorse candidates. However, that didn’t stop (the Republican Party) from unethically (illegally?) using the FISH logo on campaign materials without permission, which the foodbank

Sen. Emily Randall, the youngest elected senator in Olympia, has had a disastrous first term in office. The only question is which failures to start with: Massively raising our taxes (including gasoline, and voting 68 times for tax increases), decriminalizing controlled substances (hard drugs) (SB 5476), socializing health insurance (SB 5822), voting for antigun legislation

Tacoma resident Paula Longergan, candidate for Pierce County Council District 7, is the recipient of over $100,000 in special interest contributions primarily from the building industry. Yes, the same building industry that has slammed hundreds of homes into our communities in the last few years causing massive traffic and crowding in our schools. Lonergan has

We are voting for Robyn Denson because we have watched her commitment and hard work for the last 5- 6 years. We have seen her dedication first hand, and have witnessed her accomplishments. Recently I hosted an event: a Meet & Greet for Robyn and Senator Emily Randall. I invited friends of different political and

We are voting (again) for State Senator Emily Randall because we have watched her commitment and non-partisan hard work. Recently I hosted an event: a Meet & Greet for Senator Randall and Robyn Denson. I invited friends of different political and social views, all with the same goal: honest, transparent, equitable and fiscally responsible representation.

I am concerned about my health and safety and honestly, my pocket book, which is why I’m voting to re-elect State Senator Randall. I knew enough to thank Randall for the 75 cent reduction in Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls (nearly $200 annually for commuters), for the reduction of insulin prices, and for her support of