Police & Fire

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

A photo of the front of Gig Harbor High School

Student assaulted by outsiders at Gig Harbor High

Oct 13, 2021 | By:

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

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Gig Harbor man killed in Oregon motorcycle crash

Oct 04, 2021 | By:

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

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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:

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.

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The 9/11 memorial at Gig Harbor Fire headquarters

Gig Harbor Fire hosting 9/11 event Saturday

Sep 09, 2021 | By:

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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