Gig Harbor News

Two women have stolen purses and wallets from four Gig Harbor businesses in the past two weeks, racking up more than $2,000 in fraudulent credit card purchases and check cashing, a Gig Harbor Police detective said.

A Gig Harbor couple escaped injury when lightning struck a tree and traveled through the car they were sitting in to wait out the storm.

Matt Thompson opened Gig Harbor Gold & Coin on Soundview Drive. When Matt Thompson opened Gig Harbor Gold and Coin on June 30 he sold out of his gold stock in 2 1/2 days.

A spinnaker displays the 'Ohana Harbor Coffee name. 'Ohana is the official sponsor of the Whidbey Island Race Week in July.

How's business: What recession? The popular, waterfront Gig Harbor tavern is having the best year it's ever had in terms of sales and volume of people, general manager Kathy Davis-Hayfield said.

Two women have stolen purses and wallets from four Gig Harbor businesses in the past two weeks, racking up more than $2,000 in fraudulent credit card purchases and check cashing, a Gig Harbor Police detective said.

Michael E. Cameron, facilities maintenance technician for Gig Harbor Fire District 5, was fired on June 30 after an internal investigation revealed he had been ordering supplies through the district for personal use.

Ever wondered what it would be like to move back to the town where you were raised? Many of us in Gig Harbor have done just that.

The City of Gig Harbor is 'on top' of a looming $1.8 million budget shortfall for the 2010 budget, a city official said last week.

Sen. Patty Murray, left, shakes hands with Gig Harbor Mayor Chuck Hunter on Wednesday at St.

The Washington Economic Development Association has named Sen. Derek Kilmer a recipient of its annual LEADER Award for the third time.

St. Anthony Hospital of Gig Harbor is getting a third of its business from South Kitsap residents.

A Christian school is offering a Friday-only kindergarten program in the upcoming school year that could help families in public school programs.

The City of Gig Harbor scored a victory last week when a hearing examiner ruled against a rezone application for the Ancich property.

He was a man known for his stunning navigation in the water. A hydroplane racer and boat mechanic for upwards of 40 years, Terry Troxell died June 6 from a massive heart attack in his Gig Harbor home.

This year's Summer Sounds at Skansie concert series will kick off with a visitor from the Seattle area next week.

A former inmate at a Washington state women's prison sued the state Thursday, arguing that her constitutional rights were violated when she was shackled while in labor.

Tomorrow afternoon from 1-3pm, Mayor Chuck Hunter will be joining members of the Gig Harbor community in a beach clean up day.A You may have noticed our remarkably low tides the past few days.A Well, let's take advantage of those low tides and help clean up our beaches.A You can read more about it at GigHarborGuide's blog .

Penny Hulse created 'Pistilula' for Saturday's Garden Tour. A highlight of the Gig Harbor Garden Tour on Saturday will be a drawing for Adirondack chairs specially decorated by nine local artists, some of them professional.

As I pondered what to write for my April column, I was thinking along the lines of something light and fun.