🌱 Homelessness Spending + Christmas Travel + Body Cam Changes

Happy Friday, Gig Harbor! Here's everything you need to know going on today.

First, today's weather:

Periods of sun. High: 42 Low: 36.

Here are the top stories in Gig Harbor today:

1. Inslee Pitches $800M For Housing And Homelessness (Seattle Patch)
2. Pierce County Begins Outfitting Deputies With Body Cameras (Puyallup Patch)
3. Early signing day live thread: Washington State looks for local talent (The Spokesman Review)
4. Washington's Post-Pandemic Brewery Boom Continues (Washington Beer Blog)
5. Washington Holiday Travelers Flock To Warmer Climates, Big Cities (Seattle Patch)

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Today in Gig Harbor:

• GHHS - Pool - GH Boys Swim Meet vs PHS (3:30 PM)
• PHS - COLOR GUARD - HRMS/ AUX GYM - Peninsula High School (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One - Official Site: "Citizen lifesaver! While working at 7 Seas Brewing Co. in Gig Harbor, Erin witnessed a customer experiencing a severe medical event. Using her first aid training, she stepped in and provided life-saving support. Way to go! We are so grat..." (Facebook)
• Gig Harbor Living: "Join us this Saturday December 18th for the second annual Lighted Car Parade. After proving to be a success in its inaugural year in 2020, the Gig Harbor Lighted Car Parade will once again bring magic and excitement to the community this..." (Instagram)
• Gig Harbor Living: "Feeling a cold coming on? Who do you count on for all your health needs? Vote today for the finest health care center in town. Click the link in our bio to vote today, only 3 days left! . . . . . #gigharborliving #gigharborlivinglocal ..." (Instagram)
• Tom Taylor Family YMCA: "New video alert! Join fitness instructor Annie Doyle as she takes you through a 30 minute intermediate Tabata HIIT workout. What is Tabata? Tabata is higher intensity version of HIIT that aims to yield the most benefits in a short amount..." (Facebook)
• Tom Taylor Family YMCA: "Get into the swing of things this holiday season with personal training! 💪🏼 For a limited time, elevate your fitness journey with 3 sessions for only $195. Available now through December 26. bit.ly/3GxwDxB" (Facebook)
• Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce: "Join us tomorrow, December 16th from 7:30-8:30am to hear about Browne Family Vineyards - a family-owned winery committed to world-class wine production in the heart of Walla Walla. Proprietor Andrew Browne will share about the winery's l..." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Weatherswood: "My name is Michael heckert I've lived in gig harbor and my whole life. - I'm I type 1 diabetic. Not too long ago I was able to get a dexcom G6 sugar monitoring unit that constantly checks my blood sugar without me sticking my finger 20 t..." (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.