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Gig Harbor City Council Position 3 | Incumbents face off for one post

Oct 15, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

Jeni Woock and Emily Stone serve together on the Gig Harbor City Council. Now they’re running against each other for one seat.

Gig Harbor City Council Position 4 | Two names on the ballot, but only one candidate

Oct 15, 2025 | By: Vince Dice

Julie Martin, who previously served on the council for nearly a year, is the only candidate seeking the post. But Dan Wright’s name also appears on ballots.

Gig Harbor City Council Position 2 | Younger voices seek position on council

Oct 15, 2025 | By: Vince Dice

No matter who wins the election for Position 2 on the Gig Harbor City Council, they will bring the body’s average age down some. The race for Position 2 matches Stephen McDuffie, a 36-year-old father of two who both works for and serves in the U.S. Army Reserves; against Patrick MacLeod Ammann, a 24-year-old mixed

New program helps incarcerated women get ink un-done

Oct 15, 2025 | By: Marsha Hart

The tattoo removal program at the Washington Corrections Center for Women helps remove traumatic symbols, thanks to Lissé Medical Aesthetics of Gig Harbor.

Peninsula School Board Position 5 | Longtime incumbent vs. first-time candidate

Oct 14, 2025 | By: Christina T Henry

David Olson is the longest-serving member of the Peninsula School Board. Jonathan Appleton id making his first run for elected office.

Peninsula School Board Position 2 | Two first-time candidates seek seat

Oct 14, 2025 | By: Christina T Henry

PSD’s Position 2 race matches Matthew Bruhn and Emily DuCharme.

Harbor Happenings | Witches hit the water on Saturday

Oct 14, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

The annual Witches Brew paddle through the harbor takes place on Saturday, Oct. 18. Paddlers in stand-up paddle boards and kayaks will meet at the public boat launch on Randal Street at 2 p.m. (You can also launch from anywhere in the harbor and meet up at the Randal Street launch). A cauldron at the

Health insurance may get a lot more expensive soon for thousands of Washingtonians

Oct 13, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson

Thousands of Washington residents who get insurance through an online marketplace known as the Washington Healthplanfinder are weeks away from the start of open enrollment. How much they’ll pay for health and dental coverage next year– and whether some will be able to afford it – remains an open question. An enhanced premium tax credit

Rawley challenging incumbent Kingsbury for PenMet board seat

Oct 13, 2025 | By: Ed Friedrich

The same quintet will govern PenMet Parks for the next two years unless Jesse Rawley supplants incumbent Laurel Kingsbury. Kurt Grimmer, who was also up for election, drew no challengers and will slide into his third six-year term. No other commissioner’s tenure expires until the end of 2027. The park district comprises Pierce County from

Sports Beat | Gig Harbor sweeps Peninsula in match that was closer than the final score

Oct 10, 2025 | By: Dennis Browne

Also in this week’s sports column, updates on the Peninsula and Gig Harbor football teams.

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