Four candidates challenge freshman Rep. Randall
Jul 23, 2026The challengers include an independent, a progressive who declined to state a party preference, a Republican and a “Trump Republican.”
26th District Senate primary merely a preview of November
Jul 21, 2026Both Democrat Deb Krishnadasan and Republican Gary Parker will advance to the general election regardless of the results of the Aug. 4 primary.
Fox Island teen raising awareness of vitiligo, a rare autoimmune disease
Jul 08, 2026Because of Cora Smith’s advocacy, the state officially declared June 25 as Vitiligo Day to raise awareness about the disease that causes irregular spots or patches on the skin.
MultiCare eliminating pain management services at Gig Harbor campus in August
Jun 02, 2026MultiCare told patients that it believes based “on utilization and other factors,” the best path forward is to connect patients with other primary care providers and community resources.
Fewer in Pierce County purchased insurance through the marketplace this year
May 26, 2026The elimination of a pandemic-era tax credit appears to have contributed to lower enrollment in the Washington Healthplanfinder in 2026.
St. Anthony getting new MRI machine
Apr 17, 2026The hospital has received a permit from the city of Gig Harbor to operate a mobile MRI unit on the north side of the hospital.
Cannabis entrepreneur Wetherbee enters 26th District race
Apr 15, 2026Tedd Wetherbee, a Democrat from Gig Harbor, is the third candidate to announce a run for the position being vacated by Rep. Michelle Valdez.
Gig Harbor legislators explain why they voted ‘no’ on the millionaires tax
Apr 13, 2026Only 11 legislative Democrats voted against the millionaires tax. Two of them represent the 26th District.
Plot on Hunt Street eyed as possible future site of affordable housing
Apr 02, 2026The city deeded the land to FISH Food Bank in 2018, and now the nonprofit wants to give it back. But FISH wants space set aside for its possible future use.
Governor signs ban on unauthorized sale of nitrous oxide, AKA ‘whippets’
Mar 26, 2026Nitrous oxide products, often sold in steel cartridges known as whippets, are cheap and widely available at convenience stores and smoke shops.