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Gig Harbor Now @gigharbornow.bsky.social · 23h

Updated vote totals posted Wednesday afternoon show Deb Krishnadasan now leading by nearly 2,000 votes out of 38,000 cast in the race for the 26th District state Senate seat.

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Krishnadasan's lead holds after second day of ballot counting - Gig Harbor Now

Deb Krishnadasan, an appointed incumbent, now leads the race for state Senate by nearly 2,000 votes.

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Gig Harbor Now @gigharbornow.bsky.social · 1d

Gig Harbor-area election results:

✔️ Krishnadasan leads Caldier in the 26th District Senate race.
✔️ Gig Harbor voters are rejecting the Cultural Access sales tax proposal.
✔️ Leighton, Lantz and Lykins lead for Charter Review Commission.

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Krishnadasan leads in 26th District; city voters rejecting Cultural Access tax - Gig Harbor Now

In other results, Stone defeats Woock in a battle of city council incumbents, while Lykins, Leighton and Lantz lead the charter commission races.

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Gig Harbor Now @gigharbornow.bsky.social · 1d

Kitsap County has posted election results. In the Kitsap portion of the 26th District, Krishnadasan leads Caldier 53%-47%. Still waiting for Pierce Co. results.

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Gig Harbor Now @gigharbornow.bsky.social · 14d

Breaking: Gig Harbor-based Heritage Distilling will close tasting rooms in Washington and Oregon, including its flagship at the corner of Pioneer Way and Harborview Drive, effective Dec. 13:

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Heritage closing tasting rooms in Washington and Oregon, including here - Gig Harbor Now

The closures include Heritage's flagship tasting room at one of Gig Harbor's most prominent locations, the corner of Pioneer Way and Harborview Drive.

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Marsha @staunchginger.bsky.social · 21d

My latest story for Gig Harbor Now.

New program helps incarcerated women get ink un-done - Gig Harbor Now

The tattoo removal program at the Washington Corrections Center for Women helps remove traumatic symbols, thanks to Lissé Medical Aesthetics of Gig Harbor.

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Gig Harbor Now @gigharbornow.bsky.social · 28d

Last week, we wrote about state Senate candidates Deb Krishnadasan and Michelle Caldier, who are both leaning to the center in Washington's swingiest legislative district:

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26th District candidates pitch moderate stances on taxes and Trump - Gig Harbor Now

The 26th District state Senate race pits appointed incumbent Deb Krishnadasan against six-term Rep. Michelle Caldier.

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Gig Harbor Now @gigharbornow.bsky.social · 28d

Her challenger is Chris Haywood, whose busy 2025 has included getting pulled over for having a laminated piece of paper with the word "Traveller" in place of his license plate -- along with 77 public records requests to the city.

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Traffic stop, license plate-reading camera debate inspired mayoral challenger - Gig Harbor Now

Chris Haywood, the only candidate who filed to challenge incumbent Mayor Mary Barber, says city government has done some "pretty dreadful things" to the public.

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Gig Harbor Now @gigharbornow.bsky.social · 28d

Our coverage of 2025 local elections continue with profiles of the two candidates for mayor of Gig Harbor. First up: Incumbent Mary Barber, who once helped Lisa Murkowski win re-election to the U.S. Senate as a write-in candidate:
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Barber emphasizes collaborative community governance in mayoral bid - Gig Harbor Now

Mary Barber, appointed mayor almost a year ago, is running for a full term with an eye on community input and collaboration.

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Gig Harbor Now @gigharbornow.bsky.social · Oct 1

A local group called Thriving Generation, organized by educators, faith leaders and medical professionals, is trying to encourage kids to put down their phones and interact IRL.

A campaign kickoff event is scheduled for Oct. 10 at Gateway Park.
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Thriving Generation group aims to get families to put their phones down - Gig Harbor Now

Thriving Generation, a newly formed group, hosts a campaign kickoff on Oct. 10 and hopes families will participate in a phone-free weekend in November.

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Gig Harbor Now @gigharbornow.bsky.social · Sep 30

A preliminary application filed by Rush Companies last month calls for 108 middle-income apartment units, and possibly a medical or assisted living facility, on undeveloped land near St. Anthony and Target.
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North Annex proposal calls for apartments on Canterwood Blvd. - Gig Harbor Now

The Gig Harbor North Annex proposal, located near St. Anthony Hospital and Target, would bring 108 apartments to land on Canterwood Boulevard.

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Gig Harbor Now @gigharbornow.bsky.social · Sep 22

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Gig Harbor Now @gigharbornow.bsky.social · Sep 22

Tray Federici will be Gig Harbor's new permanent police chief, the city announced this morning. Federici has been the interim chief since Kelly Busey retired in June. Look for a story later today.

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Gig Harbor Now @gigharbornow.bsky.social · Sep 17

Peninsula School District’s new Drone Drill Team will present its inaugural performance at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at Gig Harbor High School. The performance is open to the public at no cost.
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First performance of drone team has school district buzzing - Gig Harbor Now

The Drone Team takes to the skies on Thursday (Sept. 17) at Gig Harbor High School for its first performance.

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Gig Harbor Now @gigharbornow.bsky.social · Sep 10

The city of Gig Harbor's Parks Commission has recommended against restoring the former Masonic Lodge at Crescent Creek Park. The City Council will have the final say.

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Gig Harbor Parks Commission recommends against restoring Masonic Lodge - Gig Harbor Now

The price tag for restoring the lodge at Crescent Creek Park was key to the recommendation. The city council will consider it this week.

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Gig Harbor Now @gigharbornow.bsky.social · Sep 7

Final: Gig Harbor 35, Peninsula 14. #FishBowl #wafbscores

Gig Harbor Now @gigharbornow.bsky.social · Sep 7

Peninsula QB McConnell scores from 2 yards out, now Gig Harbor 28, Peninsula 14. #FishBowl #wafbscores

Gig Harbor Now @gigharbornow.bsky.social · Sep 7

Shearer another score and it's Gug Harbor 28, Peninsula 7. #FishBowl #wafbscores

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Gig Harbor Now @gigharbornow.bsky.social · Sep 7

GH scores again as time expires in the second quarter. Halftime score: Tides 21, Seahawks 7. #FishBowl #wafbscores

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Gig Harbor Now @gigharbornow.bsky.social · Sep 7

Wilson West 6-yard TD run for GH, Tides lead 14-7. #FishBowl #wafbscores

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Gig Harbor Now @gigharbornow.bsky.social · Sep 7

Ian Shearer of Gig Harbor with an 8-yard TD run to tie it at 7. #FishBowl #wafbscores

Gig Harbor Now @gigharbornow.bsky.social · Sep 7

And we have our first score: Jacob Martin of Peninsula with a 15-yard reception. Peninsula 7, GH 0. #FishBowl #wafbscores

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Gig Harbor Now @gigharbornow.bsky.social · Sep 7

And we're off! #FishBowl #wafbscores

Gig Harbor Now @gigharbornow.bsky.social · Sep 6

Peninsula vs Gig Harbor kicks off in one hour at Mount Tahoma Stadium. #FishBowl #wafbscores

Gig Harbor Now @gigharbornow.bsky.social · Sep 5

The four finalists for the city's police chief post are Tray Federici, James Mjor, Dan Schoonmaker and Tom Yabe. Mayor Mary Barber said Thursday that the city hopes to make a decision in the next several weeks.

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City introduces four finalists for police chief post - Gig Harbor Now

The four finalists for the city's police chief post are Tray Federici, James Mjor, Dan Schoonmaker and Tom Yabe.

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Gig Harbor Now @gigharbornow.bsky.social · Sep 4

The finalists for the Gig Harbor police chief job are Tom Yabe (Steilacoom police chief), Dan Schoonmaker (former Poulsbo chief), WSP Assistant Chief James Mjor and GHPD interim chief Tray Federici.