Gig Harbor Homeowner Shoots And Kills Drunk Intruder On July 4

Authorities believe the intruder was at the wrong house and was shot while climbing the stairs. The homeowner has not been charged.

1 Injured In Purdy Shooting, Deputies Investigating

First responders have been called to multiple scenes following a shooting in Purdy midday Monday.

Suspect Steals $700 Tool From Gig Harbor Store: Police

Officers are hoping someone will recognize a man who lifted a $700 tool from a Gig Harbor store.

Police Search For Suspected Cologne Thief With Distinctive Tattoo

Officers say they believe a man with a neck tattoo reading "KARMA" stole "a large amount of cologne" from a Gig Harbor store last week.

Missing For 4 Years: Gig Harbor Police Reignite Cold Case

Police are renewing calls for information that might lead to 42-year-old Michael Kittler, who vanished in May 2017.

Deputies Arrest Suspect In Purdy Vaccine Heist

Deputies say they have captured the man who stole 100 J&J vaccines and $100,000 in medical equipment Saturday.

Burglar Steals COVID-19 Vaccines From Purdy Dentist Office

Deputies say the burglar made off with 100 Johnson & Johnson shots, plus a vial of Botox and $100,000 in medical equipment.

Gig Harbor Police Arrest Indecent Exposure Suspect

Officers say the man attacked three women this week alone, but are investigating the possibility that there are more victims.

Get Rid Of Unused Prescription Drugs At Gig Harbor Event

Overdose deaths reached unprecedented levels during the COVID-19 pandemic and disposing of unused prescriptions can reduce overdoses.

Gig Harbor Police Seek Serial Cash Register Thief

Officers say the suspect robbed two grocery stores recently, and is wanted for similar robberies in North Bend and Renton.

Gig Harbor Woman Accused Of Fabricating Hate Crime

Police say fabrication is especially harmful, because it can delegitimize victims of actual hate crimes in their community.

Gig Harbor Lowers Flags In Remembrance Of Boulder Victims

Flags will remain at half-staff through Saturday.

Barge Runs Aground, Damaging Gig Harbor Homes

The coast guard says the master of a towing vessel fell asleep allowing the barge to plow into several docks and homes on the waterfront.

Ransom Paid To Recover Data Of 200,000 MultiCare Patients, Staff

Woodcreek Provider Services, which helps manage several MultiCare centers, says hackers stole the data late last year.

Pierce County Sheriff Department Warn of Scammer Posing As Deputy

The scammer used the name of a recently retired deputy and threatened a woman over the phone, saying she'd be arrested unless she paid up.

South Sound 911 Rolls Out New Non-Emergency Number

The new number is useful for residents who need help, but are not in immediate danger.

Firefighters Suspect Arson After Car Catches Fire In Wauna

Witnesses reported that someone laughed as they ran from the flaming vehicle.

Man Accused Of Killing Sister In Deadly Gig Harbor Stabbing

A 19-year-old man has been arrested, and accused of stabbing and killing his 23-year-old sister.

Construction Company Fined $92K For Pierce Co. Safety Violations

A construction company that had done work in Pierce County is being fined more than $92,000 for serious safety violations.

Lost Kayaks, eBikes Recovered: Owners Asked To Come Forward

Pierce County Deputies and Gig Harbor Police both say they recovered some stolen property Thursday, and are hoping to find the owners.

8 Sex Offenders In Gig Harbor: 2020 Safety Map

Every fall, Patch publishes and promotes local locator maps that help individuals more easily access information on local sex-offenders.

Drive-Thru Drug Take Back Day Will Take Place On October 24 In City Of Gig Harbor

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NWS: No Tsunami Threat In Washington From AK Earthquake

A 7.4 earthquake hit Monday off the southern coast of Alaska, but officials have determined the resulting tsunami will not make it south.

Officials Urge Caution As Wind Knocks Trees Into Roads, Wires

First responders are reminding everyone to be careful on the roads during the gusty weather, as it has already caused some accidents.

Search For Gig Harbor Home Invasion Suspect

Deputies are looking for whoever broke into a Gig Harbor home and severely beat a 67-year-old man, leaving him with numerous broken bones.

Deputies: Man Broke Into Gig Harbor Home, Shot Elderly Woman

A 58-year-old man has been taken into custody, accused of a break-in homicide Saturday evening in Gig Harbor.

Gig Harbor Police Warn Of Scammers Posing As Officers

Police say they've recently had several reports of scammers calling and demanding back taxes over the phone.

Deputies Search For Suspect In Bar Burglary Outside Gig Harbor

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is looking for a man who broke into Jimmy's 94th Avenue Pub early Monday morning.

Detectives Investigate Shooting Near Gig Harbor Construction Site

Deputies said a neighbor confronted an apparent intruder at a school construction site and fired a shot after the man showed a weapon.

Washington Resumes Coronavirus Updates, Reporting 25 More Deaths

The holiday weekend and weather issues that impacted service Tuesday, Washington's death toll had not been updated for four days.

Two Car Crash, Rollover On State Route 16 In Gig Harbor

Police say the collision may cause lingering traffic through the rest of Wednesday evening.

Gig Harbor Police Search For Person Of Interest In Car Prowl Case

Police are hoping the public will recognize a man who was seen near a car prowling incident Tuesday.

Gig Harbor Fire Contain Brush Fire Along State Route 16

Firefighters have contained the brush fire along SR-16 before it could reach any structures or power lines.

WSP Seeks Witnesses For Manuel Ellis Death Investigation

The Washington State Patrol is hoping someone saw the death of Manuel Ellis, who died while being restrained by Tacoma Police.

Important Safety Tips For Boating In Washington

Over the past month, the state has seen 25 boating accidents and five deaths. Now officials are offering some key tips to increase safety.

Firefighters Battle Gig Harbor Brush Fire

The fire briefly threatened buildings in the area, but has been contained.

Strike Teams Deploy To Key Peninsula Brush Fire

Firefighters estimated the fire burned 8 acres and was 70 percent containment late Thursday afternoon.

Deputies Catch Serial Mail Burglar Wanted In Three Counties

Deputies say they've captured a man who was wanted for breaking into post offices in Pierce, Mason and Kitsap counties.

Gig Harbor Police Search For Car Prowl Suspect

Officers are hoping the public will recognize a thief who broke into a car on July 4, and used a stolen card at the Lakewood Walmart.

Gig Harbor: Burglar's Truck Found, Search For Suspect Ongoing

Police are hoping the public will recognize this truck, which was recently used in a commercial burglary in Gig Harbor.