Police & Fire

The Stage 2 burn ban bars all outdoor burning, including recreational burn pits, backyard fire pits and backyard fireplaces.

The cause of the fire is still being investigated, but fireworks were not believed to be involved.

Fireworks can be discharged from 10 a.m. to midnight in unincorporated Pierce County; they are banned entirely in Gig Harbor city limits.

The suspect reportedly “bragged” about the shooting on a social media app and posted Ring camera footage of deputies looking for him at his house.

The skeletal remains were those of a man who previously had been reported missing in the same area.

Two employees who shut off the gas to prevent further damage were badly burned and flown to the hospital.

A driver experiencing a medical emergency may have contributed to the collision.

Also: A convenience store customer who doesn’t take rejection well and disruptions caused by someone huffing aerosol cans.