Seven organizations get 2025 lodging tax grants from city
Jan 16, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonLodging tax funds must go to organizations that promote tourism. Here are the local organizations getting grants in 2025.
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Brenda Lykins resigns seat on Gig Harbor City Council
Jan 14, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonLykins is moving outside of city limits and thus is no longer eligible to serve on the city council.
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New legislators tackle deficit in debut session
Jan 13, 2025 | By: Ed FriedrichAdison Richards and Deb Krishnadasan joined veteran lawmaker Michelle Caldier for the annual 26th District Legislative Sendoff.
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Emily Randall sworn in as member of Congress
Jan 06, 2025 | By: Jerry Cornfield/Washington State StandardDemocrat Emily Randall and Republican Michael Baumgartner became Washington’s newest representatives in Congress on Friday afternoon, Jan. 3. They were sworn in following the session’s first political drama — election of the House speaker — that found the newcomers on opposite sides. Baumgartner and his Republican colleagues used their narrow majority to reelect House Speaker
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Kilmer closing the book on political career
Dec 26, 2024 | By: Ed FriedrichAfter eight years in the state Legislature and 12 in Congress, Derek Kilmer will shift careers to the Rockefeller Foundation’s philanthropic work.
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Gig Harbor, other cities trying to ease financial burden on seniors
Dec 19, 2024 | By: Conor WilsonGig Harbor, among other steps, is considering expanding how many seniors can participate in its utility rate reduction program.
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Reid Ekberg appointed to Gig Harbor City Council
Dec 13, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonReid Ekberg follows in the footsteps of his father, Steve, a longtime Gig Harbor City Council member.
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City Council increases utility rates, takes step toward B&O tax
Dec 13, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonGig Harbor took a step toward implementing a business and occupation (B&O) tax on Monday, Dec. 9. The City Council unanimously approved a $23,200 contract with BERK Consulting to review a B&O analysis prepared by city staff earlier this year. BERK’s review will focus on the methods city staff used to collect data and compare
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Krishnadasan picked as new 26th District state senator
Dec 11, 2024 | By: Conor WilsonThe former Peninsula School Board member will serve in 2025, but would have to run again the next two falls to retain the seat.
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Caldier to seek state Senate seat
Dec 06, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffState Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, announced Dec. 6 that she plans to run for the state Senate seat being vacated by U.S. Rep.-elect Emily Randall. Caldier is about to begin her sixth term in the state House. She defeated Democrat Tiffiny Mitchell of Port Orchard in November to retain the seat. Caldier said in
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