Port Orchard man dies in crash near Purdy
Jul 21, 2022The 34-year-old man was a passenger in a car whose driver fell asleep and went into a ditch, according to the State Patrol.
Culvert projects starting next week will cause Highway 302 traffic disruptions
Jul 19, 2022Projects to replace fish-blocking culverts for Little Minter and Purdy creeks will bring alternating traffic, detours and lane shifting to Highway 302, the Highway 302 spur and Highway 16.
Fire damages homes being built at new development
Jul 17, 2022A fire heavily damaged two houses under construction near the corner of Hunt Street and 38th Avenue early Sunday, according to Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One social media posts. No injuries were reported. Investigators are currently trying to determine the cause of the fire. Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One has the Fire under
Gig Harbor Fire douses boat fire at marina
Jul 15, 2022Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One knocked down a fire on a boat at Peninsula Yacht Basin, 8913 N. Harborview Drive, early Friday, July 15. The fire was contained to a single boat — an 80-foot yacht — with a second boat sustaining damage, according to GHFMO social media posts. Nobody was injured. A jogger
Gig Harbor students earn college degrees, academic honors
Jul 12, 2022The following is from information sent by colleges to Gig Harbor Now and other community publications. College graduates Hannah Park of Gig Harbor earned a bachelor degree in music from the University of Alabama during its spring commencement ceremonies on May 6-8. Nicklas Yockey, of Gig Harbor, earned a bachelor of arts degree in marketing
Gig Harbor Police Blotter: Suspect sought in Thursday bank robbery
Jun 30, 2022The suspect presented a note to a teller but didn’t show a weapon.
Gig Harbor Fire to train at marina on Wednesday
Jun 20, 2022Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One will practice its response to a marina fire from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, at the Gig Harbor Marina. The drill involves a scenario with multiple boats on fire and trapped victims. Smoke and people portraying victims may be visible in the downtown area. No
Borgen Boulevard repairs require weeklong closure of westbound lanes
Jun 16, 2022All westbound lanes of Borgen Boulevard between Peacock Hill and Olympus Way will be closed for a week starting Friday, June 17, the city of Gig Harbor announced. During the closure, drivers will be detoured around the closure via Peacock Hill Avenue, North Harborview Drive, Burnham Drive and Harbor Hill Drive. The emergency closure of
Golferitaville charity tournament returns; players, sponsors sought
Jun 14, 2022Organizers of the 18th annual Golferitaville Charity Tournament are looking for businesses to sponsor and golfers to play in the major fundraiser for Gig Harbor Midday Rotary. Golferitaville is Friday, July 15, at McCormick Woods Golf Course in Port Orchard. The charity tournament raises funds for regional programs that support struggling children and families. It’s
Katrina Knutson to be permanent city administrator
Jun 13, 2022Gig Harbor has appointed Katrina Knutson as city administrator, the city announced Monday night. Knutson, the city’s community development director, added the role of interim administrator when Linda Kelly resigned after only a month on the job because of an unexpected illness. Kelly had taken over on April 18 from Tony Piesecki, who retired. The