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Sheriff’s Department investigating allegations against Evergreen Elementary teacher

Mar 15, 2024 | By: Christina T Henry

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is investigating allegations of misconduct toward students by a teacher at Evergreen Elementary. The Peninsula School District placed the teacher on administrative leave. Superintendent Krestin Bahr informed district parents and students of the investigation Friday morning, March 15. “I am writing to share a very concerning situation within our school

12 from GHFMO climb 1,356 steps in blood cancer fundraiser

Mar 11, 2024 | By: Ryan Shervanik

Congratulations to your Local 3390 Firefighters! Twelve members of Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One & Local 3390 conquered the 2024 Firefighter Stairclimb on Sunday, March 10, with grit and determination, reaching new heights not just in the Columbia Center but in their commitment to making a difference in the fight against blood cancer. Their

Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Officers find several guns in warrant subject’s car

Mar 08, 2024 | By: Vince Dice

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. Gig Harbor officers found numerous guns, apparently stolen IDs, credit cards and fentanyl pills after arresting a Port Orchard man in a business parking lot on Point Fosdick Drive on Feb. 24. An officer

Denny Richards remembered for his wisdom, humor and legacy of leadership

Mar 07, 2024 | By: Ed Friedrich

Dennis “Denny” Richards served as Gig Harbor police chief, city administrator and performed good deeds as a longtime Kiwanis Club member.

Gig Harbor Council to consider putting public safety sales tax increase before voters

Feb 23, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

The Gig Harbor City Council will consider placing a sales tax increase before voters during its meeting on Monday, Feb. 26. If approved by voters on the Aug. 6 ballot, proceeds from the increase would support public safety efforts. The proposal before the council would increase sales tax inside Gig Harbor city limits by 0.1%,

Gig Harbor police crack down on shoplifting

Feb 22, 2024 | By: Vince Dice

Gig Harbor Police arrested more than 20 suspects during a crackdown on shoplifting Feb. 15 and 16. The department said arrestees included adults and juveniles apprehended at retail establishments around the city. Officers also contacted several other people to deter possible thefts. Police arrested one person who was the subject of several warrants, including four

In the Margins | Amid our booze bonanza, let’s get sober on drunk driving

Feb 21, 2024 | By: Chris Phillips

I was arrested for drunk driving about 35 years ago. True story: A Gig Harbor police officer ran me through the curbside test for sobriety — I failed. He handcuffed me in front of W.B. Scotts restaurant (now Bella Femmina) on Harborview Drive and invited me to the back seat of his patrol car. I

Former officer at Gig Harbor prison charged with inappropriate relationship

Feb 09, 2024 | By: Vince Dice

Pierce County prosecutors charged a former corrections officer at the Women’s Correctional Center for Women in Gig Harbor with engaging in an inappropriate relationship with an inmate. Prosecutors charged Danielle Alexandra Lucas, 32, with first degree custodial sexual misconduct on Wednesday, Feb. 8. The News Tribune newspaper of Tacoma first reported the charge. Charging documents

Gig Harbor Police Blotter: Officers nab a ‘jovial’ shoplifter

Feb 02, 2024 | By: Vince Dice

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. Gig Habor police arrested a cheerful 27-year-old Spanaway man on suspicion of stealing more than $200 worth of alcohol from a Point Fosdick Drive grocery store on Jan. 29. Around noon that day, a

State settles lawsuit following terminal cancer diagnosis for former inmate at Gig Harbor prison

Feb 01, 2024 | By: Vince Dice

The Washington state Department of Corrections agreed to a $9.9 million settlement with a former inmate diagnosed with terminal cancer after receiving inadequate medical care at the Washington Corrections Center for Women in Gig Harbor. The Seattle Times reported the settlement on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Failure to perform follow-up Paula Gardner, now of Tacoma, was

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