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Cultural access proposal allows city voters to decide on tax to support nonprofits

Oct 20, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

The Cultural Access proposition would increase the sales tax by 0.1% to support arts, science and history organizations.

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

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 is 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.

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