Top stories of 2024: Here’s what Gig Harbor was reading this year
Dec 31, 2024In 2024, our readers were interested in stories about housing and commercial developments, elections, football and other topics.
Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Officers warn of purse-snatchings
Dec 19, 2024Also this week, an attempted ATM theft and a food delivery driver who was in a hurry.
Peninsula football coach Filkins steps down after 30 years
Dec 13, 2024Filkins, who coached the Seahawks to more than 180 wins, will remain Peninsula’s athletic director and a teacher at the school.
Why we need your help now more than ever
Dec 12, 2024We are hitting crunch time for our 2024 NewsMatch donation drive. If you appreciate the work we do, and want it to continue in 2025, please donate today.
Albertsons backs out of merger with Kroger, which would have forced sale of two local stores
Dec 11, 2024A merger that would have forced the sale of two Gig Harbor grocery stores imploded this week, when Albertsons backed out of its agreement with Kroger. Albertsons, which owns Safeway, also filed a lawsuit against Kroger, which owns Fred Meyer, early on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Those moves came a day after two judges separately blocked
Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Assault charge follows interrupted attempt to steal a car
Dec 04, 2024Also this week: A DUI driver with an attitude, theft of water and a vehicle fire.
Certification confirms local 2024 election results
Dec 03, 2024Official results didn’t show a rightward shift among voters in Pierce County.
‘Tis the season for holiday fun
Nov 27, 2024Find all the top Gig Harbor holiday events here, from WinterFest to the Lighted Car Parade.
Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Suspect drove the car like he stole it
Nov 14, 2024Editor’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. The driver of a stolen green Kia fled led police on a 17-minute chase through two counties on the afternoon of Nov. 9. A Gig Harbor officer saw a man slumped over the wheel of
Gig Harbor Now notice of 2024 annual meeting
Nov 08, 2024Gig Harbor Now, a Washington Nonprofit Corporation, gives notice of its annual meeting to be held at 8711 North Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.