Prevention key to stopping property crime

Published: 04/10/13 13:51:41

Those of us who live in Gig Harbor can be grateful the city has a low violent crime rate, thanks in large part to the good work of the Gig Harbor Police Department.

Checklist of things to do when you're out of office

Published: 04/10/13 13:51:01

I've been missing from this space for the past few weeks, although my desk is just as cluttered as when I left.

Three county road projects wrapping up by October

Published: 04/09/13 21:48:23

Pierce County would like to provide information on its three Wollochet Drive projects following Mr. Robinson’s March 26 letter to the editor.

Three PenLight board members deserve to be re-elected

Published: 04/09/13 21:48:23

Peninsula Light Company has done a great job keeping rates in check, providing great service and being proactive with new initiatives like energy-efficiency efforts.

State Senate worked to create a better budget for businesses

Published: 04/09/13 21:48:23

At Kitsap Bank, we work every day with our local small and medium-sized businesses who have been realigning their budgets and priorities as a result of the recession.

Editorial Cartoon

Published: 04/03/13 11:46:52

Panel event helps demystify local media

Published: 04/03/13 11:30:41

Those of us who work in the media are not oblivious to the fact that some hold the work we do in the same low esteem often reserved for lawyers, politicians, TV weather forecasters and used car salesmen.

Washington state needs to return to Priorities of Government budgeting

Published: 04/03/13 11:29:55

The fiscal cards have all been dealt and it is time for budget writers in Olympia to unveil their plans for the state's 2013-15 budget.

Congress sacrifices our future but not sacred cows

Published: 04/03/13 11:29:05

In the face of a massive deficit and a painfully high unemployment rate, something had to be done, and early this year, there was hope a compromise would finally be reached.

New breakfast, lunch spot adds unique ambiance to downtown

Published: 04/02/13 21:48:56

Four years ago, chef Thad Layman and his wife, Katie Doherty, arrived in Gig Harbor after they were in the restaurant business in Napa, Calif. They came with a goal: Bring good food and great service to the diners of our city.