News in Gig Harbor, Washington
WA Senate Passes $804 Million Tax Package (KIRO 7 Seattle-Tacoma)
Olympia, Washington -- After two days of contentious debate, the state Senate on Sunday approved an $804 million tax package that is centered on a three-tenths-of-a-cent sales tax increase.Letters to the editor (Seattle Times) Wrapping up the Olympics.
Sarah Elizabeth Melick, 75 (The Kitsap Sun) Sarah Elizabeth Melickof Gig HarborDec. 2, 1934to Feb. 11, 2010Sarah E. Melick "Beth", 75 of Port Orchard, WA was promoted to her heavenly home February 11, 2010. She was born December 2, 1934 in Malvern, AR to Bert & Oma (Lybrand) Taylor. She married Richard J. Melick February 21, 1953 in Klameth Falls, OR who preceded her in death in 2002.Beth was a homemaker who enjoyed her family, singing ...
Carey Lynn White, 38 (The Kitsap Sun) Carey Lynn Whiteof Port OrchardApril 14, 1971to Feb. 24, 2010Heaven received a new angel on February 24, 2010. After a lengthy battle with brain cancer, surrounded by her loving family, she finished her courageous swim (fight) and was welcomed at the shore into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ .Carey is survived by her loving husband Josh, daughters McKenna, 11; Ellison, 7; and ...
Timberland Bancorp to Present at Sandler O'Neill Partners Conference (Marketwire) HOQUIAM, WA--(Marketwire - February 23, 2010) - Timberland Bancorp, Inc. ( NASDAQ : TSBK ) today announced Michael Sand, President and CEO, is scheduled to participate in a Pacific Northwest Bank Panel at the Sandler O'Neill & Partners 2010 West Coast Financial Services Conference, which will be held March 1-3, 2010, at The Ritz-Carlton in Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, California.
Timberland Bancorp to Present at Sandler O'Neill Partners Conference (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance) HOQUIAM, WA--(Marketwire - 02/23/10) - Timberland Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSBK - News ) today announced Michael Sand, President and CEO, is scheduled to participate in a Pacific Northwest Bank Panel at the Sandler O'Neill & Partners 2010 West Coast Financial Services Conference, which will be held March 1-3, 2010, at The Ritz-Carlton in Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, California. Sand's presentation ...
St. Anthony Hospital wins patient satisfaction award (Peninsula Gateway) St. Anthony Hospital emergency room nurse Patricia Maxwell checks patient Ruth Berg’s lung sounds Friday at the Gig Harbor facility.
The informed gardener, plenty of poetry (Seattle Times) Two new books by garden writer Linda Chalker-Scott and two prize-winning poetry collections, plus a children's book illustrated by a former Seattle Times news artist, are the titles of local interest this week.
It's Time to Raise Taxes, Two Kitsap Legislators Tell Bainbridge Island Crowd (Bainbridge Islander) Appleton and Rolfes say the state budget can¿t be balanced by cuts alone.
Editor's desk: In an emergency at St. Anthony Hospital, service is nothing short of spectacular (Peninsula Gateway) Family emergencies are never fun. And when they involve a trip to a hospital, they can be downright scary. Thankfully, my family hasn’t had many to deal with. It’s been 20 years since my last emergency situation, and I’m in no hurry to experience another.