Police & Fire

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

16-year-old wounded in shooting at Gig Harbor home

Oct 21, 2021 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

Detectives continue to investigate shooting off of East Bay Drive in which besides the teen-ager, a house and car were shot up.

A photo of the front of Gig Harbor High School

Student assaulted by outsiders at Gig Harbor High

Oct 13, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

The victim was assaulted by five teens, who fled, but he wouldn’t cooperate with the police.

Gig Harbor man killed in Oregon motorcycle crash

Oct 04, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

The man’s father and riding companion was injured in the collision and was flown to the hospital.

Firefighter Paramedic David Hughes rings the bell to symbolize that the fallen heroes are “going home."

Firefighters honor lives lost 20 years ago in 9/11 attacks

Sep 12, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Three hundred forty-three firefighters and 16 police officers were among the 2,977 people who perished when airliners crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania Field.

The 9/11 memorial at Gig Harbor Fire headquarters

Gig Harbor Fire hosting 9/11 event Saturday

Sep 09, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

The event comes on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that killed 2,977 people. It will begin at 9 a.m.

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