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Pierce County Charter Review 3 | Charter commission veteran vs. former legislator

Oct 21, 2025 | By:

Attorney Martha Lantz is bidding for a second cycle on the Pierce County Charter Review Commission. Former state representative Jesse Young stands in her way.

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Pierce County Charter Review 2 | Small business owner vs. nurse practitioner

Oct 21, 2025 | By:

Gary Parker and Brenda Lykins traveled different routes to community service. Parker, often through his restaurant BBQ2U, contributes funding and entertainment to practically anybody with a good cause. Neonatal nurse practitioner Lykins has cared for critically ill infants for 35 years and served on the Gig Harbor City Council. Voters will weigh their attributes in

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Pierce County Charter Review 1 | Transit expert vs. former FBI agent

Oct 21, 2025 | By:

Transit expert Justin Leighton says his experience on the Tacoma charter review board would be a benefit while Pat McMonigle touts his national security background.

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Harbor Happenings | More than Pink walk raises money to fight breast cancer

Oct 21, 2025 | By:

Other events this weekend include Rattle Dem Bones, a Harbor Winds concert and more.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Aeroplanes and dental drool

Oct 20, 2025 | By: Greg Spadoni

When was the first aeroplane built on the Peninsula, and by whom?

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

Oct 20, 2025 | By:

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

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Photos | No Kings protest draws another large crowd

Oct 19, 2025 | By:

The No Kings demonstration on Saturday was the third sizable protest against the Trump administration since April at Point Fosdick and Olympic.

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Sports Beat | Tides fall after allowing two punt return touchdowns to Mount Tahoma

Oct 19, 2025 | By:

The Tides led at halftime before falling to Mount Tahoma, 27-14. Peninsula’s ground game dominated in a 45-20 win over River Ridge.

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Two in Tow & On The Go: A Day at Java & Clay Cafe

Oct 17, 2025 | By:

Java & Clay Cafe is the kind of cozy creative space that invites folks to grab a coffee, sit down and make something beautiful.

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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Gig Harbor woman dies in collision in Gorst

Oct 16, 2025 | By:

Also in today’s blotter: A shoplifter with a long history, a police impersonator and more.

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