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School district levy issue has multiple sides

Published: 02/02/12 08:30:46

For the past few weeks, this page has been dominated by the single issue that will be on the Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula-area special election ballots on Feb. 14. The Peninsula School District is asking voters to renew its expiring three-year maintenance and operations levy, and some of the arguments have been made on our pages and electronic media. It’s a good discussion to have.

Schools have been good stewards of education dollars

Published: 01/31/12 15:29:44

In two weeks, voters will be asked to vote on the 2012 Peninsula School District levy. Out in our community, there appears to be an abundance of misunderstandings regarding what a levy is or what it does for schools, the students who attend them, and the community at large.

Communication continues to flow despite storm

Published: 01/25/12 14:07:55

WHAT A WEEK that was. Have you unburied yourself yet? Some of our staff members had a little trouble getting to work, too. In times like these, what we really appreciate is being able to turn to you, our readers, to tell us what’s going on in your neighborhoods.

Opinion

Four concerns about pending school district levy

Published: 01/25/12 13:55:18

I agree our schools make Gig Harbor a great place to live. Families buy homes here because of our schools. Last year’s $78 million capital bond failed because many felt it was too much money to ask for during a recession. The present levy request may be in jeopardy of passing for the same reason.

Reporter's Notebook: Reporters' snow adventure runs into trouble

Published: 01/25/12 13:36:30

Ignoring common sense, logic and reason — but not the wishes of our editor — fellow intrepid Gateway reporter Susan Schell and I set out Friday to get some info on the day’s big news: the closure of the Tacoma Narrows Bridges in both directions due to falling chunks of ice.

K-12: It's not just about the money

Published: 01/19/12 15:01:16

After a few weeks to mull it over, we admit we’re a bit perplexed by the State Supreme Court’s Jan. 5 ruling in McCleary v. State of Washington. In its 7-2 opinion, the court said the state has failed in its constitutional duty to “make ample provision for basic education of all children in Washington.”

Editor's Desk: Nominate a 2012 Student of Distinction

Published: 01/17/12 14:46:27

Legislators face diminished revenue, higher demands

Published: 01/17/12 14:43:34

It is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all children residing within its borders, without distinction or preference on account of race, color, caste, or sex. — Washington State Constitution, Article IX, Education, Section 1 Preamble

Vote 'yes' for school district replacement levy

Published: 01/10/12 15:01:57

AS WE FACE today’s economic realities, we often have to make tough decisions. The Peninsula School District saw that last spring, when voters rejected a bond measure that would have replaced several facilities and upgraded several more.

Editor's Desk: Supreme Court ruling should reset state's priorities

Published: 01/10/12 14:59:31

THE STATE Supreme Court ruled last week what many people have been saying for years: The Legislature isn’t doing its “paramount duty,” according to the state constitution, to fund basic eduction.

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Cheers & Jeers

Published: 11/04/11 15:23:10

CHEERS to Harbor History Museum Curator Victoria Blackwell for giving the 9/11 beam a home in the lobby of the museum until a permanent home can be built at the Gig Harbor fire station on Kimball Drive. All are welcome to see the beautiful display for free from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

Cheers & Jeers

Published: 11/04/11 14:12:59

JEERS to drivers on Hollycroft Street who rev up their engines and make loud noises with their mufflers in one short block. It’s frightening for senior citizens who live there.

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Letters to the Editor

Published: 02/01/12 09:56:09

Letters to the Editor

Published: 01/25/12 13:29:48

Letters to the Editor

Published: 01/17/12 15:00:30

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Published: 12/07/11 14:54:34

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Editorials

K-12: It's not just about the money

Published: 01/19/12 15:01:16

After a few weeks to mull it over, we admit we’re a bit perplexed by the State Supreme Court’s Jan. 5 ruling in McCleary v. State of Washington. In its 7-2 opinion, the court said the state has failed in its constitutional duty to “make ample provision for basic education of all children in Washington.”

Editor's Desk: Nominate a 2012 Student of Distinction

Published: 01/17/12 14:46:27

Legislators face diminished revenue, higher demands

Published: 01/17/12 14:43:34

It is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all children residing within its borders, without distinction or preference on account of race, color, caste, or sex. — Washington State Constitution, Article IX, Education, Section 1 Preamble

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Columnists

Legislators face diminished revenue, higher demands

Published: 01/17/12 14:43:34

It is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all children residing within its borders, without distinction or preference on account of race, color, caste, or sex. — Washington State Constitution, Article IX, Education, Section 1 Preamble

Editor's Desk: Legislative session will be tough one for legislators

Published: 01/03/12 20:11:14

As the 60-day regular legislative session begins Monday in Olympia, I'll find myself between a rock and a hard place. But it's better than staring at four white walls in a padded room.

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