Police & Fire

Gig Harbor Now reporters stay alert to crimes and emergencies and relay information that allows readers to understand and react to incidents.

Fire damages two boats at downtown dock

Jan 25, 2025 | By:

No one was injured in the boat fire at Bujacich Dock, and firefighters prevented it from spreading from commercial fishing vessels moored nearby.

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Local fire departments get reimbursed for sending firefighters to Los Angeles

Jan 14, 2025 | By:

The reimbursement of Gig Harbor Fire and Medic One — and hundreds of other departments around the country — covers pay, benefits, equipment costs and more.

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Local firefighters en route to Los Angeles

Jan 09, 2025 | By:

Two Gig Harbor firefighters joined two others from Key Peninsula, and dozens more from around the state, in responding to the Los Angeles fires.

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Former inmate at Gig Harbor prison sues DOC, alleging cellmate harassed and assaulted her

Jan 07, 2025 | By:

The suit, filed in federal court, also alleges that corrections officers discouraged the woman from making a complaint.

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Prosecutors charge two in 2023 drive-by shooting in Gig Harbor

Jan 02, 2025 | By:

Prosecutors said the 2023 drive-by shooting on Hunt Street was an attempt at revenge for a 2021 killing in Port Orchard.

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Menorah at Uptown Gig Harbor vandalized

Dec 29, 2024 | By:

Unknown vandals knocked the menorah over, tore out its lights and bent back its branches.

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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Officers warn of purse-snatchings

Dec 19, 2024 | By:

Also this week, an attempted ATM theft and a food delivery driver who was in a hurry.

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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Assault charge follows interrupted attempt to steal a car

Dec 04, 2024 | By:

Also this week: A DUI driver with an attitude, theft of water and a vehicle fire.

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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Suspect drove the car like he stole it

Nov 14, 2024 | By:

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. 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

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Ham radio operators could be key communications link in case of emergency

Nov 13, 2024 | By:

An earthquake or a major storm could knock out traditional communications methods. That’s where local ham radio operators come in.

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