Police & Fire

Gig Harbor Now reporters stay alert to crimes and emergencies and relay information that allows readers to understand and react to incidents.

Five dead in incident near Lake Kathryn

Feb 24, 2026 | By: Vince Dice

An unknown number of people died in an incident near Lake Kathryn on the Key Peninsula Thursday; a deputy reportedly shot the suspect.

Gig Harbor family among those stranded amid drug violence in Mexico

Feb 23, 2026 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

The death of a cartel leader left many tourists in Puerto Vallarta and other cities in Mexico fearing for their safety.

Kitsap County, jail medical provider to pay family of deceased inmate $2.75 million

Feb 20, 2026 | By: Conor Wilson

Kitsap County and contractor NaphCare agreed to pay the family $2.75 million to settle the lawsuit that accused them of negligence contributing to the death of a 34-year-old man at the jail.

County council recommends approving public safety sales tax proposal

Feb 19, 2026 | By: Carolyn Bick

The council voted 4-3 to recommend approving the 0.1% sales tax, proceeds from which would help hire sheriff deputies. It will formally take up the proposal next month.

Woman, 42, killed in collision in Purdy

Feb 19, 2026 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

The driver was trying to turn left from Burnham Drive to Purdy Drive in the collision, which blocked traffic in Purdy for more than four hours.

Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Suspect charged in alleged rapes at massage spa

Jan 21, 2026 | By: Vince Dice

Also in this week’s blotter, two suspects were sentenced for assault following a shooting that occurred in 2023 in Gig Harbor.

Legislators see a threat in Pierce County Sheriff Swank’s committee testimony

Jan 19, 2026 | By: Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard

Three legislators, including a former Snohomish County sheriff, say Swank tried to intimidate lawmakers while testifying about proposed legislation on masks, sheriff qualifications and more.