Gig Harbor Now reporters stay alert to crimes and emergencies and relay information that allows readers to understand and react to incidents.
Charter Amendment 53 asks if the county sheriff should be appointed by the executive and the council, instead of elected by voters.
Read More about Pierce County voters to decide whether sheriff should be appointed or elected
Three people were injured in the crash that blocked traffic for about 90 minutes on Sunday afternoon.
Read More about Four-car collision caused backups on Narrows Bridge
The string of burglaries in July 2024 included break-ins at the Fox Island and Olalla post offices.
Read More about Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Three sentenced for post office burglaries
Gig Harbor Fire and Medic One Chief Dennis Doan mourned both those who died on Sept. 11 and those who died in the 25 years since at Friday’s ceremony.
Read More about Sept. 11 attack still killing firefighters, chief says on 25th anniversary of tragedy
The stepped-up burn ban bars things like backyard fire pits and outdoor fireplaces. Barbecues are still OK, as long as they’re not on a combustible surface.
Read More about Burn ban upgraded in unincorporated Pierce County
Gig Harbor firefighters join effort in Spokane
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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Man arrested for allegedly targeting sharks for social media ‘trophy photos’
Read More about Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Man arrested for allegedly targeting sharks for social media ‘trophy photos’
A state Department of Natural Resources helicopter is helping fight the fire on 26th Avenue. It’s the third brush fire near the airport this month.
Read More about Brush fire near Tacoma Narrows Airport contained
Court documents indicate that the suspect pointed a gun at police before directing it toward his own forehead, leading to an assault charge.
Read More about Police arrest suicidal man who delayed traffic on Narrows Bridge
The 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.
Read More about Gig Harbor Fire and Medic One ready to show off its new training tower