I-1183 Upheld in Court, Here's Where to Buy Liquor in Gig Harbor on Friday

The Washington State Supreme Court gave the green light for Friday's transition to private liquor sales by rejecting a lawsuit Thursday that claimed I-1183 violated the state's constitution.

Opponents had claimed the initiative violated state law because it contained a provision to set aside funding for public safety. Michael Subit, the attorney who represented those who filed the lawsuit, told The Seattle Times the ruling effectively marks the end of opponents' efforts against the new law.

"There's nowhere to go from here. On the issue of the constitutionality of a state statute, the Washington Supreme Court is the final word," Subit told the newspaper.

Gig Harbor's state-run liquor store closed Monday. Michael Cho, who  in a state auction, told Gig Harbor Patch last week that he plans to call the store Premium Wine and Liquor and hopes to re-open the store sometime in June.

Meanwhile, several Gig Harbor stores have been granted spirits retailer licenses by the state liquor control board. Here's the most recent list of active and pending licenses (as of May 29), according to state records.