Editorial: New year already brings political change

Published: 01/03/12 20:10:22

The year that is 2012 is just under way, and as we not so boldly predicted last week, change is already afoot. After all, predicting change for the coming year is the prognosticating equivalent of shooting fish in a barrel. Nevertheless, the burgeoning year is offering up its fair share of change, at the local, state and national levels.

Our crystal ball shows change is still coming

Published: 12/27/11 15:15:35

WHEN WE finally lose sight of 2011 from our rear-view mirrors this weekend, we’ll be thinking one thing: Phew. It was almost as difficult as the past two years, but it has shown some promise.

Holidays remind us of reasons to be merry

Published: 12/20/11 15:11:18

WITH CHRISTMAS less than a week away (this Sunday for all you last-minute shoppers), it’s a good time to stop and smell the roses — or scented pine cones, given the yuletide time of year.

Reform state government before asking for more money

Published: 12/13/11 15:06:50

Not surprisingly, the topic of taxes came up last Thursday during the weekly Public Affairs Forum in Gig Harbor (see story on page 6A), which featured guest speaker State Rep. Larry Seaquist, D-Gig Harbor.

Remembering Pearl Harbor attack 70 years later

Published: 12/07/11 14:56:12

On this day 70 years ago, the course of American history — world history, actually — was changed when the Empire of Japan attacked the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Japan’s bold strike on the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, succeeded in bringing America into World War II, a conflict that drastically reshaped the world’s balance of power.

State could take budget lesson from Gig Harbor

Published: 11/30/11 15:50:42

Parents, children can follow steps to learn about safe touching

Published: 11/30/11 15:46:05

As an elementary school counselor and sworn protector of children, the most heartbreaking part of my job is when I listen to boys and girls weep as they make their first report of abuse, especially any exploitation of a sexual nature.

Editorial: Alumni, student programs continue to grow

Published: 11/04/11 14:44:25

When we started the Students of Distinction program in 2003, we hoped it would grow into an annual event where the community could honor graduating Peninsula School District seniors for their achievements in a number of fields. Next May will mark our 10th anniversary, and it’s developed into everything we could have envisioned.

Letters to the editor

Published: 11/04/11 14:43:19

Bob Frisbie is the right candidate for Gig Harbor City Council, not Jill Guernsey.

Gig Harbor must prepare for the next decade

Published: 11/04/11 14:41:31

The Chairman of Gallup recently wrote a book titled: “The Coming Job Wars.” He states that this economic downturn has altered how and where jobs are going to be created in the future. The current debate about the role of government in job creation is missing the change that is necessary.