Gig Harbor Driver Killed + Rental Permits Hold + Halloween Haunts

Hey, Gig Harbor, hope you kicked the work week off with a pleasant Monday! Let's get you all caught up to start this Tuesday, October 5 off on an informed note.

Here's everything you need to know around Gig Harbor today:

First, today's weather:

Occasional rain and drizzle. High: 56 Low: 45.

Here are the top stories in Gig Harbor today:

1. Gig Harbor man killed in motorcycle crash in Oregon (Tacoma News Tribune)
2. Haunted Headlights Tickets Go On Sale On October 1 In Pierce County (Press Release Desk)
3. Need a job? The City of Gig Harbor is hiring for more than a dozen positions (Tacoma News Tribune)
4. Gig Harbor puts hold on short-term rental permits, seeks more input from residents (KING5.com)
5. 9-acre Gig Harbor, Washington estate is part farm, part resort, part retreat; asking $4M (seattlepi.com)

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Today in Gig Harbor:

Gig Harbor Patch Notebook

• Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce: "Join us Thursday, October 7th from 7:30-8:30am to hear the PenMet Parks Commission Candidate Forum. We'll be joined by candidates Maryellen (Missy) Hill and Steve Nixon. Come with your questions to find out where they stand on the issues..."

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— 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.

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