🌱 Patch AM: How a Gig Harbor native helped seal WSU’s bowl-game breakthrough

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Gig Harbor native helped seal WSU’s bowl-game breakthrough

Also on today's calendar: Karaoke at The Float.

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A little rain, with a high of 50 and low of 39 degrees.
• Thursday: Showers around in the p.m., temps: high: 46, low: 38.
• Friday: Clouds and sun with a shower, with a high of 46 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cougars mash Aggies in Idaho Potato Bowl to end 2025 season on high note (lmtribune.com) — A hometown connection lit up the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl as Gig Harbor native Hudson Cedarland caught his first career touchdown for Washington State, helping the Cougars beat Utah State 34-21. The game capped WSU’s season with its first bowl win since 2018, featuring a huge offensive performance, key defensive stands, and plenty of celebratory french fries.
   

📸 Around Gig Harbor

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gig Harbor

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 25

• Trek Gig Harbor – Thursday Night Gravel Ride
  Trek Bicycle Gig Harbor, 6820 Kimball Dr b1, Gig Harbor
  6:20 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 26

• Karaoke at The Float
  The Float , 14511 Sherman Dr NW , Gig Harbor
  8:30 pm

Sunday December 28

• Sunday Happy Hour (Football & Games)
  Hidden Harbor Wine Library , 8805 N Harborview Dr Suite 204 , Gig Harbor
  3:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 24

• GHHS - POOL - BOYS SWIM
  Gig Harbor High , GHH - Swim Pool , Artondale
  8:00 am
• Winter Scavenger Hunt
  Wheelock Branch Library , 3722 North 26Th , Tacoma
  12:00 pm
• Gig Harbor Lions Club 4th Wednesday Meeting
  Harbor Place at Cottesmore , 1016 29th St NW , Gig Harbor
  5:30 pm
• Open Mic Night (hosted by Levi said)
  Tim's Tavern , 9655 16th Ave SW , Seattle
  7:00 pm
• Open Mic Night at O’Looney’s
  O'Looney's Irish Pub , 3222 56th St , Gig Harbor
  7:00 pm
• Trivia Night at The Float
  The Float , 14511 Sherman Dr NW , Gig Harbor
  7:15 pm

Thursday December 25

• Open Mic Night at Kimball Coffeehouse
  Kimball Coffeehouse , 6659 Kimball Dr a102 , Gig Harbor
  5:30 pm

Friday December 26

• GHHS - MAIN - Girls Basketball
  Gig Harbor High , GHH - Main Gym , Artondale
  8:30 am
• Kid Program Kits: Craftopia Melting Snowman
  Wheelock Branch Library , 3722 North 26Th , Tacoma
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I’ve set up a porch display of well-loved, well-cared-for jigsaw puzzles that are ready for new homes.
  Each puzzle has been carefully packed away in sealed bags. These puzzles have kept me good company, especially during Covid. If you’d like one or two… (Nextdoor The Ridge at Gig Harbor)
• Need help with French translation.
  I am in the process of designing a burial plot for me and my Mom. We will be in a side-by-side crypt with a bench in front. In French, I would like… (Nextdoor South Artondale)

• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Gig Harbor. Apply here.
• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Wauna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gig Harbor here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tacoma

• Why Homelessness Dominated Public Comment and What the Council Approved at Its Final Meeting of the Year (tacomaweekly.com)
• Meet the rabbi (yalealumnimagazine.com)
• Tacoma Volunteers Rush In as Floodwaters Rise (tacomaweekly.com)

Ok Gig Harbor! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I got tired of the hole business.
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