Documents obtained by Gig Harbor Now through a public records request indicate that state Rep. Michelle Caldier of Gig Harbor left the Washington House Republican Caucus to protest what she views as inadequate accommodations to help her serve while experiencing vision loss. Caldier remains a Republican, but she left the Caucus in November 2022, not
Editor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police, Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One. A Gig Harbor police officer watched a Jeep drive through red lights or stop signs at the intersections of Grandview and Pioneer, Stinson and Wollochet, and Stinson and Grandview early on the morning of
A heavily disguised suspect robbed the Umpqua Bank on Point Fosdick Drive in Gig Harbor on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 4, according to Gig Harbor police. The suspect entered the bank at about 4:50 p.m. and announced “this is a robbery.” He did not display any weapons. Witnesses told police the suspect sounded male.
A gray whale found dead last weekend on Fox Island likely had been struck by a boat. But even before that, it probably wasn’t doing very well. Scientists with the Cascadia Research Collective and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife conducted a thorough examination and necropsy of the gray whale on Tuesday, April 4. Cascadia
Just a few inspections stand between Key Peninsula’s Mustard Seed Project and the completion of a nearly two decade-old goal. The nonprofit, which serves seniors living in Key Peninsula communities, expects to open The Village, an assisted living facility, in the coming weeks. Opening an assisted living facility has been the organization’s goal since its
Editor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police and Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One. A shoplifting suspect allegedly punched a grocery store security officer in the face, leading to an arrest on suspicion of robbery on March 24. Store loss prevention personnel noticed two possible shoplifters on the afternoon of March 24. The
A festival planned for mid-May aims to bring tourists into town before the usual tourist season, get some mileage out of the under-utilized Civic Center Green and provide a boost for the suddenly homeless Local Makers Gig Harbor group. It’s set for the day before Mother’s Day, so the Local Makers Spring Market & Festival
Not long after opening its new, state-of-the-art building, Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Food Bank reached another major milestone. The food bank’s first executive director, Pam Leazer, started work at the agency March 1. She is the first executive director, and just the second paid employee, in the 47-year history of the volunteer-driven organization. Leazer has
Editor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police and Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One. A 26-year-old Gig Harbor man, who appeared to be experiencing a mental health or substance abuse crisis, slapped or hit several people outside the Gig Harbor Library on Point Fosdick Drive on the afternoon of March 19. Officers responding
Carrianne Ekberg grew up watching her family operate a small business on the Gig Harbor waterfront. Her parents owned the old Shorline restaurant on North Harborview Drive, located in the spot currently occupied by Anthony’s. In her new job, Ekberg has an opportunity to help a new generation of business owners. Ekberg is the new
