New program helps incarcerated women get ink un-done
Oct 15, 2025 | By: Marsha HartThe tattoo removal program at the Washington Corrections Center for Women helps remove traumatic symbols, thanks to Lissé Medical Aesthetics of Gig Harbor.
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City hires Federici as permanent police chief
Sep 22, 2025 | By: Vince DiceTray Federici will be the Gig Harbor police chief on a permanent basis, the city announced early on Monday, Sept. 22. Federici, has been the interim chief since Kelly Busey retired in June. He was among four finalists the city announced at an open house earlier this month. “I’m humbled and excited to carry forward
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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Hot dog! Pet owner cited for leaving pups in parking lot
Sep 16, 2025 | By: Vince DiceEditor’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 50-year-old Gig Harbor woman on suspicion of animal cruelty after she left three dogs inside a car in the Target parking lot on the afternoon of Aug. 23. Other shoppers
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Police arrest suspect in wave of mail thefts, find mailbox ‘master key’
Sep 10, 2025 | By: Vince DiceThe key is normally used by mail carriers to access community mailbox banks. It fell into the wrong hands.
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City introduces four finalists for police chief post
Sep 04, 2025 | By: Vince DiceThe four finalists for the city’s police chief post are Tray Federici, James Mjor, Dan Schoonmaker and Tom Yabe.
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State Patrol seeks tips on hit-and-run collision on Highway 16
Sep 02, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThe Aug. 12 collision involved an unknown hatchback-style vehicle, which fled the scene. It happened on eastbound Highway 16 at Wollochet.
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City to hold police chief open house Thursday
Sep 02, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickMembers of the public can meet four finalists for the city police chief position on Thursday; the city declined to say who they are.
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Two years in, call volume at 988 crisis line up 52%
Aug 19, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson988 both gets callers in crisis to those best able to help them and relieves pressure on first responders and 911 lines.
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Hazardous materials incident closed Eastbound Highway 16 at Olympic for several hours
Aug 14, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffTraffic is being diverted onto Olympic Drive and back onto Highway 16 at 24th Street. Side streets are backed up, causing long delays.
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Gig Harbor sees overall decrease in crime in 2024, increase in some serious crimes, calls for service
Aug 12, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickPolice responded to more drug offenses in 2024, thanks to re-criminalization. Theft declined, but remains the city’s most common crime.
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