Gig Harbor Now reporters stay alert to crimes and emergencies and relay information that allows readers to understand and react to incidents.
Two employees who shut off the gas to prevent further damage were badly burned and flown to the hospital.
Read More about Large propane fire leaves two in critical condition
A driver experiencing a medical emergency may have contributed to the collision.
Read More about Two dead in collision at corner of Soundview and Grandview
Also: A convenience store customer who doesn’t take rejection well and disruptions caused by someone huffing aerosol cans.
Read More about Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Man arrested on suspicion of robbery after shoplifting while carrying a knife
It is the first time Gig Harbor Police Department sought accreditation, a process that took some two years.
Read More about Police department earns accreditation from state group
Pierce County Sheriff’s Office detectives identified Luis Miguel Huitron Campos, 25, as a suspect in the April 8 murders of his father and brother, thanks to cell phone records and ballistics tests. Pierce County prosecutors charged Huitron Campos, of Lakewood, with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of arson on Wednesday, May 21,
Read More about Phone and ballistics evidence linked suspect to home where his father, brother were killed
The 25-year-old suspect is the son and brother of the victims, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said.
Read More about Family member arrested in homicides discovered after fire at Gig Harbor home
Gig Harbor police and firefighters competed to see who would give the most blood during the annual Battle of the Badges on Monday.
Read More about Trading jabs during the Battle of the Badges
Guy 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.
Read More about California clinic bomber mentioned Fox Island murder victim in his online manifesto
A customer at a tavern objected when he saw another patron bring his dog onto the deck in violation of a no pets policy.
Read More about Gig Harbor Police Blotter | A man and a dog walked into a bar. This guy punched the man
A transcript of Carolyn Bick’s interview with Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Read More about Transcript: Our interview with Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank