🌱 COVID Cases Down + Police Chief's Message To Lawmakers

Happy Wednesday, Gig Harbor! Let's start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's what's going on around Gig Harbor today.

First, today's weather:

Snow and rain, mainly later. High: 39 Low: 36.

Here are the top stories in Gig Harbor today:

1. Coronavirus Cases Down Recently In Pierce County: CDC (Gig Harbor Patch)
2. Gig Harbor’s police chief has a wish list for state legislators. Here’s what he’d like (Tacoma News Tribune)
3. Gig Harbor Weekday Events: See What's Happening In The Area (Gig Harbor Patch)
4. It’ll cost many millions to fix salmon barriers in Gig Harbor. Culvert removal ahead (Tacoma News Tribune)
5. Christmas 2021's Best, Worst Times To Travel In Washington (Seattle Patch)

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Today in Gig Harbor:

• PHS- Boys Basketball vs Gig Harbor - Peninsula High School (5:30 PM)
• COM - PHS/RA - HSC - Peninsula High School (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Gig Harbor Police Department: "Tonight, we swore in our newest Police Officer. Welcome to the Gig Harbor Police Department, Officer Kelsey Burgin-Dove!" (Facebook)
• Peninsula School District: "On Friday, December 10, Evergreen Elementary School and Swift Water Elementary School both officially unveiled peace poles at small ceremonies held at each school. A peace pole is a monument that displays the message "May Peace Prevail o..." (Facebook)
• Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One - Official Site: "Have the most interesting Christmas tree in the world? 🎄Reduce the risk of fire and give it a drink. Add water 💧 daily to keep it fresh. #GigHarborFire #WaterYourTree #ChristmasSafety" (Facebook)
• Gig Harbor Living: "Enjoy a slice of pizza while you vote for your favorite pizzeria in town! Only 4 days left to vote for the finest around.🍕 Use the link in our bio to cast in your votes! . . . . . #gigharborliving #gigharborlivinglocal #gigharbor #25..." (Instagram)
• Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce: "Thank you to those who have served the City of Gig Harbor and congratulations to those sworn in last night beginning your service next year." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Kopachuck: "Good morning everyone! - Has anyone seen the cat below around by chance? Kado didn't come home yesterday, which is unlike him. He has been known to follow people home or get locked in sheds/garages. Please reach out to me on here or text..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Bridgewood Estates: "Does anyone know if Founders Choice cabinets in Tacoma went out of business? - They stopped returning calls the day before thanksgiving." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lake Minterwood Estates: "Exotic small ruffled-feathered red-rust brown (no comb) hen? - chose our garage for shelter today (12/12/21). Call (831) 236-2990); Creviston at 134tth Street NW. Spread the word." (Nextdoor)

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— Charles Woodman

About me: Charles started as Field Editor for Patch in May 2020, covering western Washington. He is based in Seattle. In the past, he has written for various TV news stations in Seattle, Reno, Nevada and Fairbanks, Alaska. He has also worked as a music critic, weatherman, and soccer referee.