Gig Harbor Housing Input + Cougar Concerns + Special Election Day

Happy Tuesday, Gig Harbor! Here's everything you need to know around Gig Harbor today.

First, today's weather:

Periods of sun. High: 49 Low: 39.

Here are the top stories in Gig Harbor today:

1. Gig Harbor seeking input on short-term rentals, help for homeless (Gig Harbor Now)
2. Attracted by small-town vibe, two new officers join the Gig Harbor police force (Tacoma News Tribune)
3. Pierce County Government: Black History Month (Press Release Desk)\
4. Gig Harbor Weather Forecast For The Week Ahead (Gig Harbor Patch)
5. Cougars near Gig Harbor? It happens. Here are tips for handling the large predators (Tacoma News Tribune)
6. Pierce County Special Election: Ballots Due Tuesday (Puyallup Patch)

Today in Gig Harbor:

• PHS- Theatre Tech - Peninsula High School (2:00 PM)
• GHHS - Pool - GH Boys Swim - Gig Harbor High (2:20 PM)
• COM - GHHS/ Turf #2 - HSC - Gig Harbor High (5:00 PM)
• COM - GHHS/TURF # 1 - HSC - Gig Harbor High (5:00 PM)
• PHS POOL -COM- HAC - Peninsula High School (5:15 PM)
• COM - GHHS/ MAIN GYM - TIDES SELECT BOYS BSKTBLL (6:00 PM)
• COM - PHS/ Mat Room - Peninsula Youth Wrestling (6:00 PM)
• COM - PHS/RA - HSC - training - Peninsula High School (6:00 PM)
• COM - GHHS/ Aux & Main Gym - Tides Select Boys (7:30 PM)
• PHS- Baseball Open Gym - Peninsula High School (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Peninsula School District: "This week, PSD is recognizing our amazing school counselors! Our first featured counselor is Lillian Amrine, school counselor at Gig Harbor High School, who has worked for PSD the past 12 years. As a school counselor, Lillian’s main purp..." (Facebook)
• Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One - Official Site: "Move right for sirens & lights! #GigHarborFire #RoadSafety #EmergencyResponse" (Facebook)
• Gig Harbor Living: "Insulin resistance is now the most prevalent medical condition in the world, and yet many people are unaware of it. In health care, we are accustomed to talking about a myriad of diseases as if they are all separate entities, e.g. hypert..." (Instagram)
• Gig Harbor Living: "Soggy weather and the onset of holidays did not deter thousands of home buyers and sellers at the end of 2021. Reports from the NWMLS show numbers for new listings, pending sales, and closed sales were comparable to year-ago totals, whil..." (Instagram)
• Gig Harbor Lacrosse: "Older article but interesting facts about lacrosse: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2009/03/23/spin-right-and-shoot-left?mbid=social_facebook" (Facebook)
• Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce: "Join us Thursday, February 10th from 7:30-8:30am to hear from Scott Jackson, Executive Director at the YMCA Camp Seymour. He will give an update on summer 2022 programs and activities. Register for this FREE event to receive zoom login c..." (Facebook)
• Tom Taylor Family YMCA: "⛹️‍♀️ Receive 1 month of FREE membership when your friends join the Y! ⛹🏽 Share the Y with your circle of friends and if they join by February 18, you can earn 1 month of free membership.* 📱 How to share the Y with friends: 1. SIGN IN ..." (Facebook)
• June Alnajjar, Neighbor: "Hi GH neighbors. I was wondering if anyone would like to share info about a great house cleaner you wouldn’t mind recommending. Looking someone who is trustworthy, takes pride in their work, affordable and friendly. Thanks in advance ..." (Patch)
• Barb Thompson, Neighbor: "Got a friend coming in town next week. What’s a good place for Happy hour with cheap drinks and good food....American or Mexican preferred" (Patch)

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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.