Vince Dice

Vince Dice became the editor of Gig Harbor Now on March 1, 2022. A graduate of Gonzaga University in Spokane, Dice worked in the newspaper industry for more than 20 years, primarily in neighboring Kitsap County. Dice lives in Bremerton with his wife, Angela; son, Dean; and dog, Luna.

Invitation Bookshop moving to new location, while downtown tap room has a new owner

Mar 17, 2025

Invitation Bookshop is moving to Judson Street, while a nearby craft beer tasting room has a new owner and a new look.  Invitation is still open in the Uptown neighborhood, but owner Allyson Howard hopes to complete the move to 3119 Judson Street by next month.  Meanwhile, Matt Burnett recently purchased the former Gig Harbor

Deputies, firefighters find no evidence of explosive device after a boom on Fox Island

Mar 14, 2025

One person described the sound as the equivalent of 10 to 15 M80s fireworks going off at once.

Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Officers chase suspect in burglary, car prowls

Mar 11, 2025

Also in this week’s blotter: A rude DUI suspect, lewd conduct in a park and an accidental firearm discharge in a hotel.

Crowd at Randall’s town hall asks why Democrats aren’t doing more

Mar 07, 2025

The crowd at the first-term representative’s town hall urged Randall and her Democratic colleagues to stand up to Trump.

Council seeks comment on cultural access program proposal — and a sales tax to support it

Mar 06, 2025

The cultural access program would support local nonprofits and provide educational program. The city council must decide whether to put the question before voters.

Randall hosting town halls in Tacoma, Bremerton

Mar 05, 2025

The freshman representative will host town halls in Tacoma on March 7 and Bremerton on March 8, but the exact locations haven’t been announced.

Parent accused Gig Harbor girls basketball coaches of drinking alcohol during team trip to Florida

Feb 25, 2025

The coaches said they were never intoxicated, did not drive after drinking and were unclear on a district policy prohibiting drinking on sports trips. 

Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Driver offered a homemade license during traffic stop

Feb 13, 2025

Editor’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 52-year-old man for obstructing an investigation after he refused to answer questions or exit his vehicle on the morning of Feb. 8. An officer spotted the man driving on Kimball

Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Police investigate incident involving adults at girls basketball game

Feb 06, 2025

Also this week: An attempted robbery by a person in mental health crisis and shoplifters going to lengths to conceal merchandise.

Local firefighters are home from L.A. Here’s what they saw

Feb 05, 2025

Four local firefighters who helped contain the recent Los Angeles wildfires brought back valuable experience from their two-week deployment.