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The challengers include an independent, a progressive who declined to state a party preference, a Republican and a “Trump Republican.”
Read More about Four candidates challenge freshman Rep. Randall
The Gig Harbor Little League Majors team, composed of 11- and 12-year-olds, will have two chances to win one game and advance to regionals.
Read More about Gig Harbor Little League team advances to state championship game
Gig Harbor City Council members used ranked-choice voting to prioritize capital projects over the next two years.
Read More about Council members pick Crescent Creek Park, downtown revitalization as top capital priorities
From a practical standpoint, the results of the upcoming primary between incumbent Sen. Deb Krishnadasan and challenger Gary Parker are meaningless. Regardless of the outcome, both candidates will advance to the Nov. 3 general election, when voters will chose which of them wins a four-year term in the state Senate representing the 26th Legislative District.
Read More about 26th District Senate primary merely a preview of November
Longtime legislator Michelle Valdez opted not to run for re-election to House Position 2. These are the candidates seeking to succeed her.
Read More about Four candidates step into the ring for Position 2 in the 26th District
Kids will take over the Skansie Park pavilion on July 23 with a mini-market during this week’s Waterfront Farmers Market.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | Young entrepreneurs to make their mark at the market
Court documents indicate that the suspect pointed a gun at police before directing it toward his own forehead, leading to an assault charge.
Read More about Police arrest suicidal man who delayed traffic on Narrows Bridge
Candidates for House Position 1 in the 26th District include incumbent Adison Richards, Democrat Natalie Bornfleth and Republican David Olson.
Read More about Two candidates aim to unseat freshman incumbent in 26th District Position 1 race
Altrusa Gig Harbor operates the Summer Lunch Program on the east side of the Purdy Bridge. It is intended to fill a gap for kids who rely on free and reduced lunch in school.
Read More about Summer Lunch Program keeps stomachs full while school’s out
The Peninsula Art League’s Summer Art Festival continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 19.
Read More about 40th annual Summer Art Festival packs park with art and music