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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.
Randall leading race for Congress; Richards, Caldier winning legislative races
Nov 05, 2024Adison Richards, a Peninsula High graduate who now lives in Bremerton, appears likely to defeat former Rep. Jesse Young for a seat in the state House.
Over 60% of Gig Harbor-area voters have already cast ballots in 2024 election
Nov 04, 2024Voters in the Gig Harbor area were eager to cast their ballots in the 2024 election. As of Monday, Nov. 4, Pierce County reported having already received ballots from 65.49% of registered voters in Gig Harbor. That’s the highest ballot return level of any city or large jurisdiction in Pierce County. The trend extends outside
Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Shoplifters target beauty supply store
Oct 25, 2024Thieves made off with more than $5,500 worth of merchandise from a local beauty supply store during the first week of October.