🌱 Gig Harbor CEO Sentenced + Deadly Hit & Run + Free COVID Tests

Up and at 'em, Gig Harbor! Hope you enjoyed your long weekend. Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Rain and drizzle in the p.m. High: 48 Low: 44.

Here are the top stories today in Gig Harbor:

1. Gig Harbor man, once CEO of region’s largest electronics recycler, sentenced for tax fraud (Tacoma News Tribune)
2. Gurli Ervin Obituary (1925 - 2022) - GIG HARBOR, WA (Legacy.com)
3. Quinn Farnes Obituary (1956 - 2021) - GIG HARBOR, WA (Legacy.com)
4. Young Girl Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash, Person Of Interest Sought (Puyallup Patch)
5. Tsunami advisory canceled for Washington, but serves as reminder for the ‘Big One’ (Tacoma News Tribune)
6. Free COVID-19 Tests: How To Get Them In Washington (Seattle Patch)

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Today in Gig Harbor:

• PHS- Hawks Scholarship (Notebook Turn in day) (7:30 AM)
• GHHS - Main Gym - GH Girls Basketball Game vs CKHS (JV@5:15, V@7:00) (5:15 PM)
• Breathe Away Stress: Free Introduction to SKY Breath Meditation (5:30 PM)
• PHS- Girls Basketball vs River Ridge (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Gig Harbor Living: "Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites hotel in Gig Harbor, WA, is the perfect place to experience all the Northwest has to offer. As a family-run hotel, they are committed to providing exceptional service to ensure each guest has a memorable ..." (Instagram)
• Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One - Official Site: "“I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed. We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created e..." (Facebook)
• Gig Harbor Peninsula Civic Orchestra: "Happy New Year from GHPCO!" (Facebook)
• Kitsap County Emergency Management Dave Rasmussen, Kitsap County: "1/15/2022 – Tsunami advisory cancelled for Washington state - GREAT news: The tsunami advisory for Washington state has been cancelled. No tsunami danger exists for the area. These alerts are designed to give communities time to stay sa..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Downtown Gig Harbor: "What is the police rush on Soundview Dr. - this morning?" (Nextdoor)
• WSU Kitsap Extension Communications Coordinator, Abell Smith, Kitsap County: "Happy MLK Day 2022! - Check out some Kitsap-area community events to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Since I Been Down Register for a free online screening, in honor of Dr. MLK Jr., from Suquamish UCC (viewable Jan 16, 12:30 p.m..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, South Artondale: "Part time nanny needed: A friend and I both have young kids (around 1 yrs old) and we are looking for a part time nanny 3x a week. - If you are interested please message me." (Nextdoor)
• Jeni Woock, Neighbor: "Dear Gig Harbor neighbors The state legislature is considering bill SB#5670. Section 1 of this bill is regarding housing near transit locations and that is fine. New Section Two of this bill has nothing to do with transit and if this pa..." (Patch)

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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.