Trading jabs during the Battle of the Badges
May 20, 2025 | By: Marsha HartGig Harbor police and firefighters competed to see who would give the most blood during the annual Battle of the Badges on Monday.
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California clinic bomber mentioned Fox Island murder victim in his online manifesto
May 19, 2025 | By: Vince DiceGuy Edward Bartkus called Sophie Tinney, who was killed on Fox Island last month, a close friend. Her death may have contributed to his decision to bomb the clinic.
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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | A man and a dog walked into a bar. This guy punched the man
May 08, 2025 | By: Vince DiceA customer at a tavern objected when he saw another patron bring his dog onto the deck in violation of a no pets policy.
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Transcript: Our interview with Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank
May 01, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickA transcript of Carolyn Bick’s interview with Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
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County council affirms commitment to state’s sanctuary law over sheriff’s objection
May 01, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickThe council voted to uphold the Keep Washington Working Act, despite objections from Sheriff Swank, who called it unconstitutional.
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In interview, Sheriff Swank stands by controversial statements
May 01, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickOur interview with Sheriff Keith Swank touched on sanctuary cities, January 6, Nancy Pelosi and his previous statements, which he has said were purposefully provocative.
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Both victims found following house fire died of gunshot wounds
Apr 28, 2025 | By: Vince DiceThe Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the deaths of Oliverio Huitron-Rosalez and Alejandro Huitron Campos as homicides.
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COPS volunteers a force multiplier for Gig Harbor police
Apr 24, 2025 | By: Marsha HartSix volunteers in the police department’s COPS (or Citizens Offering Police Support) program help keep commissioned officers on the street.
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Happy to be alive, Meissner family recovering from devastating house fire
Apr 22, 2025 | By: Ed FriedrichA GoFundMe account has been set up to help Uwe, Gunda and Mark Meissner cope until they can rebuild on the Artondale site.
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Prosecutors charge 29-year-old Fox Island man in shooting death of girlfriend
Apr 22, 2025 | By: Vince DicePierce County prosecutors on Tuesday charged Lars Eugene Nelson, 29, with fatally shooting his girlfriend at a home on Fox Island on Sunday, April 20. Prosecutors charged Nelson with second degree murder in Pierce County Superior Court. Charging documents indicate the 27-year-old woman, who is identified only by initials, died of multiple gunshot wounds to the
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