If you grew up in Western Washington, or even just lived here for a good stretch of time, you probably think you already know practically everything about the 1940 collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. A short documentary premiering at this week’s Gig Harbor Film Festival could prove you wrong. The 11-minute film, called
Editor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police and Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One. Officers suspect the driver of a blue van that rolled over at the intersection of Harborview Drive and Pioneer Way early on the morning of Sept. 2 was driving while intoxicated. The driver called 911 for help around 1:30
A proposed merger between two major national grocery chains could affect how some Gig Harbor shoppers get their food. Kroger announced plans to acquire Albertsons in October 2022. Federal regulatory agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice, are reviewing the $24.6 billion deal. On Friday, Sept. 8, Kroger announced that if
Editor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police and Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One. A property owner near the intersection of 22nd Avenue Court and Stone Drive was knocked over by a pickup driven by someone trespassing on his land on Aug. 20, according to a report from the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.
Students return to school in less than two weeks, a relief for many busy parents and some studious kids. It can also be a cause of stress for some Peninsula School District families. Back to school means back-to-school shopping, an expense not everyone can afford. That’s where Food Backpacks 4 Kids’ fourth annual Community
Editor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police and Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One. A 70-year-old Fox Island woman jumped into the passenger side of her vehicle as it was being stolen at St. Anthony Medical Center around 10:30 a.m. Aug. 14. She then convinced the thief to take her back to the
The Washington Department of Ecology issued a $56,000 fine to RM Homes of Puyallup over what the department called “multiple water quality violations” at a construction site on Edwards Drive in Gig Harbor. The department issued the fine on June 28. RM Homes owner Ryan McGowan said he has engaged a land use attorney and
The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for the region, with temperatures in the 90s expected through Wednesday, Aug. 16. On Monday, the temperature at Tacoma Narrows Airport topped out at 89.6 degrees. The forecast for Tuesday, Aug. 15, calls for an afternoon high temperature of about 94 degrees. Cooling centers for people
Editor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police and Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One. Officers responding to a report of a verbal dispute between a man and woman walking on Harborview Drive recovered drugs creatively hidden on one suspect’s person. The male suspect gave officers a false name, a ruse which didn’t fool
Editor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police and Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One. A Gig Harbor officer responding to a suspicious vehicle complaint ended up deploying his Taser, drawing his weapon and commandeering a car before finally arresting a suspect around 6 p.m. July 29 in a parking lot on Point Fosdick
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