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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
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
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
Mike Solan, Brenda Lykins and Chuck West are running for the Pierce County Council seat representing Gig Harbor. Here’s where they stand on the issues.
Read More about Pierce County Council candidates offer views on law enforcement funding, growth and more
The 2026 primary election is Aug. 4. These races will appear on ballots for Gig Harbor voters.
Read More about Ballots for primary election arriving this week
The most high-profile proposal would make the position of sheriff appointed, instead of elected. Voters will decide whether to approve the change in November.
Read More about Charter Review Commission sends seven proposals to voters
Design and permitting work on a Cushman Trail extension remain low on the priority list, because finding funding for it could be difficult.
Read More about City Council approves updated transportation plan
Construction crews are at work on the Burnham Apartments, which is expected to bring six new buildings and 78 units to a 4.32-acre property on Burnham north of Harborview Drive.
Read More about From Conan Fuel to “condo quality” dwellings: new apartments to rise on Burnham Drive