Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Man arrested after threatening neighbors on Vernhardson
Apr 02, 2025Also this week: A “very nice” 1990s Honda Civic and theft of a tip jar.
Invitation Bookshop moving to new location, while downtown tap room has a new owner
Mar 17, 2025Invitation Bookshop is moving to Judson Street, while a nearby craft beer tasting room has a new owner and a new look. Invitation is still open in the Uptown neighborhood, but owner Allyson Howard hopes to complete the move to 3119 Judson Street by next month. Meanwhile, Matt Burnett recently purchased the former Gig Harbor
Deputies, firefighters find no evidence of explosive device after a boom on Fox Island
Mar 14, 2025One person described the sound as the equivalent of 10 to 15 M80s fireworks going off at once.
Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Officers chase suspect in burglary, car prowls
Mar 11, 2025Also in this week’s blotter: A rude DUI suspect, lewd conduct in a park and an accidental firearm discharge in a hotel.
Crowd at Randall’s town hall asks why Democrats aren’t doing more
Mar 07, 2025The crowd at the first-term representative’s town hall urged Randall and her Democratic colleagues to stand up to Trump.
Council seeks comment on cultural access program proposal — and a sales tax to support it
Mar 06, 2025The cultural access program would support local nonprofits and provide educational program. The city council must decide whether to put the question before voters.
Randall hosting town halls in Tacoma, Bremerton
Mar 05, 2025The freshman representative will host town halls in Tacoma on March 7 and Bremerton on March 8, but the exact locations haven’t been announced.
Parent accused Gig Harbor girls basketball coaches of drinking alcohol during team trip to Florida
Feb 25, 2025The coaches said they were never intoxicated, did not drive after drinking and were unclear on a district policy prohibiting drinking on sports trips.
Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Driver offered a homemade license during traffic stop
Feb 13, 2025Editor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police , Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One and the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. Gig Harbor Police cited a 52-year-old man for obstructing an investigation after he refused to answer questions or exit his vehicle on the morning of Feb. 8. An officer spotted the man driving on Kimball
Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Police investigate incident involving adults at girls basketball game
Feb 06, 2025Also this week: An attempted robbery by a person in mental health crisis and shoplifters going to lengths to conceal merchandise.