Police arrest suicidal man who delayed traffic on Narrows Bridge
Jul 20, 2026Court documents indicate that the suspect pointed a gun at police before directing it toward his own forehead, leading to an assault charge.
WSDOT has three alternatives to fix Gorst. Two of them involve a bridge
Jul 16, 2026The third option for Gorst would add lanes to Highway 3. But don’t hold your breath on work beginning, because the project isn’t funded.
Primary election ballots due Tuesday
Jul 15, 2026The 2026 primary election is Aug. 4. These races will appear on ballots for Gig Harbor voters.
Charter Review Commission sends seven proposals to voters
Jul 09, 2026The most high-profile proposal would make the position of sheriff appointed, instead of elected. Voters will decide whether to approve the change in November.
How customers and community helped Lost Star get back in the game
Jul 06, 2026After a flood closed Lost Star last December, the community that Charlie Youngchild spent years cultivating bailed out her business.
Photos | Gig Harbor Fourth of July celebration
Jul 04, 2026A big crowd turned out to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on the Fourth of July.
Gig Harbor to celebrate the Fourth with a parade and pie (but still no fireworks)
Jun 29, 2026Personal fireworks remain banned inside city limits, but the community is stepping up its Fourth of July plans in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Communities In Schools suspends services at Harbor Heights, Purdy
Jun 22, 2026Citing grants that were not renewed, Communities In Schools will be unable to provide at site coordinator at Harbor Heights or a tutoring program at Purdy.
Gig Harbor Fire and Medic One ready to show off its new training tower
Jun 22, 2026The district’s bond-funded training campus will be open for tours from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 24. Here’s what you will see.
Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Nature called, but so did police
Jun 16, 2026Also in this month’s blotter: A high-dollar shoplifting bust, the ‘door kick challenge’ and lots of bad driving.