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New legislators tackle deficit in debut session

Jan 13, 2025 | By: Ed Friedrich

Adison Richards and Deb Krishnadasan joined veteran lawmaker Michelle Caldier for the annual 26th District Legislative Sendoff.

Emily Randall sworn in as member of Congress

Jan 06, 2025 | By: Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard

Democrat 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

Derek Kilmer chaired the Modernization Committee that worked on fixing the way government works.

Kilmer closing the book on political career

Dec 26, 2024 | By: Ed Friedrich

After eight years in the state Legislature and 12 in Congress, Derek Kilmer will shift careers to the Rockefeller Foundation’s philanthropic work.

Gig Harbor, other cities trying to ease financial burden on seniors

Dec 19, 2024 | By: Conor Wilson

Gig Harbor, among other steps, is considering expanding how many seniors can participate in its utility rate reduction program.

Reid Ekberg appointed to Gig Harbor City Council

Dec 13, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Reid Ekberg follows in the footsteps of his father, Steve, a longtime Gig Harbor City Council member.

City Council increases utility rates, takes step toward B&O tax

Dec 13, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Gig 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

Krishnadasan picked as new 26th District state senator

Dec 11, 2024 | By: Conor Wilson

The former Peninsula School Board member will serve in 2025, but would have to run again the next two falls to retain the seat.

Caldier to seek state Senate seat

Dec 06, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

State 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