Originally Posted by Packrat

What everyone here seems to conveniently forget is there is a bunch of people who will accept less for the "benefit" of living in SEA, PDX, LAX or ANC. Alaska has no problem filling classes.

Those whose priorities revolve around other than the base location are the ones voting with their feet. You'll always have to deal with that group...the ones who will accept less before moving out of Gig Harbor.