Krishnadasan won primary election by 1,158 votes
Aug 20, 2025 | By: Vince DiceCaldier led the primary election in early returns, but late-arriving ballots boosted Krishnadasan. Both candidates advance to the general.
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Smaller, more civil crowd greets Randall at latest town hall
Aug 19, 2025 | By: Vince DiceAbout 200 people attended the town hall at UW-Tacoma, asking questions on everything from military deployments to U.S. cities to communicating with Generation Z.
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Two years in, call volume at 988 crisis line up 52%
Aug 19, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson988 both gets callers in crisis to those best able to help them and relieves pressure on first responders and 911 lines.
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Letter to the Editor | Kensington Gardens pursuing a unique but proven model of housing elders
Aug 19, 2025 | By: Kelly WatsonI appreciate the opportunity to respond to recent articles regarding our proposal to divide 23 1/2 acres into a 5-lot plat. The Pierce County Planning Department, the Fire Marshal, and the Health Department have all recommended approval. It is now being reviewed by an independent third-party Hearing Examiner. Our goal is create a sustainable and
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Harbor Happenings | One last day for Shakespeare at Sehmel
Aug 19, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonEvents this week include a presentation on rum-running in Puget Sound, movies and music in parks and more.
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Neighbors battle expansion of Kensington Gardens, a luxury elder care campus
Aug 18, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickNeighbors are fighting a proposal for new buildings at Kensington Gardens on Olson Road; meanwhile, the state issued a cease-and-desist letter for an alleged unlicensed adult family home there.
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Opponents allege Kensington Gardens owner sent threatening letter
Aug 18, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickKelly Watson of Kensington Gardens alleged that the neighbors had un-permitted work done on their property. The neighbors deny that.
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Supplemental budget cushions county from federal cuts
Aug 18, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThe ordinance establishes a $25 million contingency fund to offset potential losses in federal funding.
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Photos | Chalk the Harbor
Aug 16, 2025 | By: Vince DicePhotos from Chalk the Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2025.
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Being Neighborly | Shuttle driver found her most precious ring
Aug 15, 2025 | By: Marsha HartA Bremerton Kitsap Airporter driver searched everywhere on his shuttle to retrieve an heirloom for this Gig Harbor woman.
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