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Gig Harbor Now reporters cover community events and efforts that benefit and entertain the community.

26th District Position 2: Katy Cornell, Renee Hernandez Greenfield seek vacant House seat

Oct 22, 2026 | By:

Democrat Hernandez Greenfield and Republican Cornell are running for the position being vacated by Michelle Valdez.

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26th District Position 1: Freshman Democrat faces challenge from PSD board member

Oct 22, 2026 | By:

Democrat Adison Richards is finishing his first term in the Legislature. Republican David Olson wants to replace him.

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26th Legislative District Position 2 candidates in their own words

Oct 22, 2026 | By:

We asked 26th Legislative District Position 2 candidates Katy Cornell and Renee Hernandez Greenfield four questions. Here are their answers.

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26th Legislative District Position 1 candidates in their own words

Oct 22, 2026 | By:

We asked 26th Legislative District Position 1 candidates David Olson and Adison Richards four questions. Here are their answers.

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Peninsula School District to pay $23.2 million to settle sex assault negligence suits     

Oct 21, 2026 | By:

The school district’s insurance pool will cover the settlement awarded to families that sued Peninsula over the conduct of Jordan Roy Henderson.

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As city works out biennial budget, projections show expenses outpacing revenue by 2031

Oct 21, 2026 | By:

The city budget is in a solid place for the next two-year cycle. After that, the outlook could turn grim.

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Fourth annual Witches Brew paddle event promises to be wicked good fun

Oct 21, 2026 | By:

You might find yourself green with envy if you miss the Witches Brew paddling event on Saturday, Oct. 24.

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26th District Senate race matches Republican businessman against Democratic incumbent with school board background

Oct 21, 2026 | By:

Republican Gary Parker and incumbent Democrat Deb Krishnadasan, both of Gig Harbor, face off for the 26th District Senate seat.

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Pierce County voters to decide whether sheriff should be appointed or elected

Oct 20, 2026 | By:

Charter Amendment 53 asks if the county sheriff should be appointed by the executive and the council, instead of elected by voters.

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Harbor Happenings | Halloween is hauntingly near

Oct 20, 2026 | By:

All Hallow’s Eve may still be more than a week away, but trunk or treats are cranking up and jack-o-lanterns are already being lit.

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