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Mike Solan.
Candidate Mike Solan On County Council Race
Mike Solan, 52, is running as a Republican for the 7th District seat on the Pierce County Council. more
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Deb Krishnadasan
Sen. Deb Krishnadasan Seeks First Full Term
The Gig Harbor Democrat is in her third campaign in two years to retain the same Olympia seat. more
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Brenda Lykins
Brenda Lykins in Bid for Pierce County Council
The former Gig Harbor council member on sheriff staffing, rural growth, and her ties to the KP. more
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Renee Hernandez Greenfield
Meet Democratic Candidate Renee Hernandez Greenfield
After 20 years helping people direc tly, she’s running for Michelle Caldier Valdez’s former seat as a state rep for LD-26. more
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Adison Richards
Rep. Adison Richards Running for Reelection in 26th LD
The Gig Harbor Democrat is on his third campaign, pursuing his second term in the State House of Representatives. more
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Katy Cornell
A Conversation with State House Candidate Katy Cornell
The Port Orchard native is running for state representative in Legislative District 26 as what she called an “independent Republican.” more
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David Olson
House Candidate David Olson Wants Balance in Olympia
The Gig Harbor Republican has been a fixture in local politics for over a decade and is now seeking an elected office for the fourth time. more
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Commissioners Stan Moffett, left, and John Pat Kelly at the Aug. 11 meeting.
KP Fire Commissioners Vote Against Gas Station Development in Key Center
The KPFD fire commissioners voted down a counteroffer for the Calahan property and to temporarily take it off the market. more
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2026 Primary Election Results
Final primary election results more
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The fate of the former egg co-op turned marina building remains unknown.
State Officials Update KP Group on Lakebay Marina Restoration
The DNR has never undertaken a project like this before: save public access, restore shoreline, preserve history. more
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Fire Commissioners (left to right) Colleen Mullen, Stan Moffett and John Pat Kelly with a sample of the standing-room-only crowd behind them at the July 28 meeting.
Standing-Room-Only Crowd Urges KPFD to End Gas Station Deal; Board Votes to Counteroffer
The KPFD fire commissioners voted 3-2 at their July 28 meeting to reject a second offer on the Calahan property and return a counterproposal with stricter terms. more
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KPFD owns the Olson estate home, part of the pasture behind it, and the former O’Callahan’s restaurant — the Calahan property — on the corner.
Fire Commissioners to Vote on New Calahan Property Sale
Key Peninsula Fire District 16 received a new $1,050,000 purchase and sale agreement July 7 for the Calahan property it has owned for over four years, signed by John Park, owner of Taechang LLC of … more
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Robyn Denson volunteers alongside state Rep. Adison Richards (D-26th) at the annual KP Civic Center crab feed in March.
County Councilmember Denson Will Not Run for Reelection
After becoming one of the most recognizable faces on the KP, Robyn Denson will end her tenure on the council instead of running for another 4-year term. more
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Congresswoman Emily Randall (D, WA-6th) stops for a photo on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in the other Washington.
Randall Seeks Federal Funding for KP Roundabout Project
A proposed single-lane roundabout is among 20 projects submitted for possible funding. more
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The former bar and restaurant on the Calahan property, built in 1962 as the storied Key Center Tavern, has been vacant for over four years. The commissioners remained undecided on a proposal to add fencing to protect the building, but will not block the parking lot.
KPFD Rejects Daycare Proposal as Sale Questions Mount
Commissioners unanimously turned down Alyssa Johnstone’s latest offer for the Calahan property in the heart of Key Center. more
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Rep. Adison Richards (D-26th)
Adison Richards on His Second Session
The Gig Harbor Democrat was elected to Position 1 in the 26th legislative district on his second try in 2024. more
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Sen. Deb Krishnadasan (D-26th)
Krishnadasan on Second Session and Second Election
The state senator from Gig Harbor talks about her work, setbacks, and plans. more
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Rep. Michelle Valdez (R-26th)
Rep. Michelle (Caldier) Valdez Will Not Run for Reelection
The Gig Harbor Republican has represented the 26th legislative district, Position 2, since 2015. more
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At the March 12 meeting, Executive Ryan Mello described the new 0.1% sales tax the Pierce County Council approved, known as the justice fund, that will begin July 1. The new tax will collect one cent per $10, or one dime per $100, to generate approximately $27 million annually for law enforcement.
Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello on Deputy Shortage, New Sales Tax
Ryan Mello was elected Pierce County Executive in 2025 after serving four years on the county council. He provided some context for recent tragedies and county priorities. more
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Pierce County Fire Marshal Ken Rice said, “I love education. I don’t like enforcement, but we’ll do it if we have to. ... You get one warning.” Report illegal burning to 911. Report non-emergency fireworks complaints at 253-287-4455.
Fire Marshal Steps Up Education and Enforcement Ahead of Wildfire Season
A new program focuses on preventing illegal burning and enforcing firework restrictions. The Key Peninsula is concerning because of its isolation. more
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