Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
Missy Hill and Steve Nixon are running for reelection against Matt McKee and Joshua Hardwick, respectively.
Read More about Two incumbents face challengers for PenMet Parks board positions
Two-time incumbent and banker David Olson is running against mental health therapist Juanita Beard.
Read More about Olson, Beard express views on Peninsula School Board District 5 position
Jennifer Butler captured 54% of the vote in the August primary. Linda Ader garnered just 18%, but stands to gain more from two candidates she shared an ad with.
Read More about Butler, Ader competing for Peninsula School Board District 2 post
The non-league game last week against Lincoln and a contest at Yelm Friday that had league title implications were called off.
Read More about Peninsula football cancels two games after COVID detected
Mandate has had “minimal impact” on staffing and no impact to educational services, superintendent says.
Read More about Peninsula School District says bus delays not related to vaccine mandate
Abersold wants to help the community get past the pandemic; Storset looks to help families, family-owned businesses.
Read More about Gig Harbor Council 7: Storset vying for Abersold’s seat
Longtime resident and Councilman Jim Franich is attempting to hold on to his seat against relative newcomer and nurse practitioner Brenda Lykins.
Read More about Gig Harbor Council 3: Lykins challenging incumbent Franich
Roger Henderson held a 54% to 31% edge over John Skansi in the August primary in their pursuit of a seat being left vacant by Bob Himes.
Read More about Gig Harbor Council 2: Henderson, Skansi seek open seat
Incumbent Jeni Woock captured 71% of the votes in the three-person August primary election. Robert Wiles followed with 17%.
Read More about Gig Harbor Council 1: Woock held large margin over Wiles in primary
About 80 paddlers are expected to take on the swift currents in everything from stand-up paddleboards to the increasingly popular surfskis.
Read More about Human-powered craft challenge turbulent Narrows in open-water race