WA principal reassignment faces backlash over leadership shuffle
A chorus of young voices chanting "Mr. Harris" echoed across the playground at Minter Creek Elementary this week, as students rallied in support of their principal following news of his upcoming reassignment.
WA principal reassignment faces backlash over leadership shuffle
Students at Minter Creek Elementary rallied to support their principal after news of his upcoming reassignment.
2 dead in suspicious house fire in Pierce County, WA
Authorities are investigating the fire's suspicious nature.
2 dead in house fire near Gig Harbor, WA
Two people are dead after a house fire Tuesday night in Pierce County just north of Gig Harbor.
True Northwest: Fighting self-doubt, finding common ground
We're meeting up with a group of fighters in Gig Harbor who fight self-doubt and find motivation.
Pierce County pirate plunders marina in Gig Harbor
Waterfront theft like this is not the norm, Gig Harbor Police Chief Kelly Busey tells me. But with this great footage, he's confident this scalawag will soon face the brig. "We'll identify him. We're just hoping to have justice."
Pirate plunders boat motors from Gig Harbor, WA marina
The pirate got away with thousands of dollars worth of boat motors on Valentine's Day morning.
Pierce County pirate plunders marina
Authorities in Pierce County are on the hunt for a modern-day pirate who has been plundering docks in Gig Harbor, making off with thousands of dollars in stolen goods.
Tacoma house fire, Gig Harbor boat fires break out Saturday
Two people are now displaced after both their homes, one a house in Tacoma, the other a boat in Gig Harbor, were destroyed by fires on Saturday morning.
Arrests made in 2023 Gig Harbor drive-by shooting
The Gig Harbor Police Department recently announced two arrests made in connection to a 2023 drive-by shooting.
1 arrested, 1 on the run after attempted ATM theft in Gig Harbor, WA
Gig Harbor arrested one of two suspects Friday morning for attempting to steal an ATM with a rental truck.
Gig Harbor, WA police warn of purse thefts targeting elderly women
Police in Gig Harbor are warning the public about a recent uptick of purse snatchings targeting elderly women.
Crooks get desperate during the holidays, Pierce County Sheriff reports
Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for the suspects who caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage to a Gig Harbor pot shop while only getting away with a few hundred dollars of stolen goods.
Tis' the season for thieving
Crime is spiking around the holiday season, according to law enforcement in western Washington
Documentary honors legacy of legendary UW football coach Don James
Former University of Washington Football head coach Don James was one of the most influential coaches in college football history, and a new documentary about James is set to premiere Thursday night at the Gig Harbor Film Festival.
School officials see increase in cyberbullying in Peninsula School District
Officials in the Peninsula School District are warning families of a rise in cyberbullying in recent months.
Gig Harbor family stresses water safety after 11-year-old drowns
11-year-old Bishop Bradley Romeo drowned while paddle-boarding on the Cowlitz River, and his family is now sharing his story so no parent goes through their pain.
Human remains found near Gig Harbor, investigation launched
Detectives are investigating after someone found human remains near Gig Harbor on Wednesday.
Gig Harbor teacher accused of child molestation faces more charges
Charges are stacking up against a Gig Harbor elementary teacher accused of sexually assaulting four of his students.
WA mother arrested after killing boyfriend inside home with children present
A homicide investigation is underway in Gig Harbor after a woman shot and killed her boyfriend inside her home Wednesday night. Authorities say children were there when it happened.