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Celebrating a region full of artistic types

Published: 04/02/13 21:48:32

I’ve now been at the Gateway for almost exactly six months, a half-year of handshakes and conversation with people all around Gig Harbor and the Key Peninsula

Opinion

March 27th, 2013 cartoon from Don Snowden. DON SNOWDEN/Special to the Gateway (Don SnowdenSpecial to the Gateway)

Editorial Cartoon

Published: 03/29/13 17:06:46

Will tower closure compromise airport safety? Not really

Published: 03/29/13 17:06:23

As many people may have heard, the Tacoma Narrows Airport control tower is closing. What does this mean? Is there an issue that will create a safety hazard for the pilots, their passengers, or the general public on the ground?

To honor Booth Gardner, we should work together to solve problems

Published: 03/29/13 14:08:15

The tributes to former Gov. Booth Gardner, who died March 15 at the age of 76, remind us of a better time. Throughout his political career, Booth was known for his respectful demeanor, good humor and dedication to consensus.

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Key Peninsula events for Easter and beyond

Published: 03/26/13 21:46:43

Spring is here with flowering shrubs and bulbs making bright color spots all around. However, for a few more days, it’s still March, well-known for weather surprises.

Make sure change meets Gig Harbor’s Vision

Published: 03/26/13 21:46:32

There is a proposal to allow two- story (27 feet from sidewalk level) buildings in downtown Gig Harbor. I believe the area is roughly both sides of Harborview from the Harbor Peddler to the Green Turtle. Roughly, on Pioneer to above the Nappa Auto Parts store, over to Rosedale, and all along Judson and Uddenberg Lane to Soundview.

Seven years, and not much has changed with Wollochet project

Published: 03/26/13 21:46:32

Is Pierce County waiting for the state to become 100 percent Republican before the Wollochet Drive project is finished? Are they thinking both sides of Congress have to agree to finish the road?

Short-sighted approach to public health

Published: 03/26/13 21:46:32

As a high school teacher who works with young parents in the Peninsula School District, I was informed of the budget cuts that face the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and the potential impact it will have on services to families with low incomes on the Gig Harbor and Key peninsulas.

(March 20th, 2013 cartoon) DON SNOWDEN/Special to the Gateway (Don SnowdenSpecial to the Gateway)

Editorial cartoon

Published: 03/20/13 11:59:32

City should get behind canoe and kayak team

Published: 03/20/13 11:51:58

Gig Harbor has national- and international-level superstars who work out every day on the bay. Head coach Alan Anderson has built the Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Team from the ground up, and now he has several other high-quality volunteer coaches who really know their stuff.


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