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.

WA DNR predicting a tough fire season: How to minimize the fire danger surrounding your home

The heavy rain in the forecast for this weekend hasn’t washed away the elevated threat of wildfires in Washington State– we’re still in a drought, and the Department of Natural Resources says the burn risk is significant heading into the summer months.

Tacoma teacher, pastor accused of child molestation back in jail after bail violation: docs

A Pierce County elementary teacher and pastor accused of sexually molesting children is back in jail after he allegedly violated the conditions of his release after posting bail.

WA's Peninsula School District bans cell phones, ignites a shift in student engagement

In a world where teenagers are inseparable from their cell phones, Peninsula School District is making a bold move: banning cell phones in classrooms and between classes.

Tacoma Narrows Bridge reopens after emergency repairs

A portion of the older section of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge was shut down for a few days for emergency repairs. 

Gig Harbor police seek help after SUV hits teen, sparks hit-and-run investigation

Gig Harbor Police are reaching out to the community for assistance in locating the driver involved in a hit-and-run incident where an SUV struck a teen and fled the scene.

Gig Harbor firefighters battle garage fire, saving chickens in the process

Firefighters in Gig Harbor battled a brushfire that spread to a garage and caused extensive property damage Saturday night, leading to a garage fire.

Gig Harbor firefighters battle garage fire, saving chickens in the process
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Firefighters in Gig Harbor battled a brushfire that spread to a garage and caused extensive property damage Saturday night, leading to a garage fire.

Repeat sex offender sentenced for hiding in Peninsula H.S. girls' bathroom to take pics

On Thursday, a Pierce County judge sentenced a sex offender to more than four years behind bars after he admitted to hiding in a high school girls’ bathroom and taking cell phone pictures and video of teenagers.

Gig Harbor nurse accused of forced abortion appears in court

David Benjamin Coots, a 42-year-old nurse from Gig Harbor, found himself back in court today for a reserved bail hearing amidst shocking allegations of assault and rape.

Victim of summer camp sexual abuse awarded $7.5M nearly 50 years later

A Pierce County man was awarded $7.5 million nearly five decades after he was sexually abused at a YMCA summer camp in Gig Harbor.