🌱 Patch AM: Why is a Gig Harbor man facing a strike-level assault charge?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why is a Gig Harbor man facing a strike-level assault charge?

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Party, 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Potluck, Sing-a-Long and Food Drive for free Pantry. and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Windy with pouring rain, with a high of 61 and low of 51 degrees.
• Thursday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 54, low: 49.
• Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 59 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man accused of 'egregious' beating outside Centralia Inn (thenewstribune.com) — A man from Gig Harbor has been charged in Lewis County after security footage reportedly showed a severe assault in the parking lot of the Centralia Inn. Prosecutors describe the case as serious enough to warrant $25,000 bail and a potential strike-level felony.
   

📸 Around Gig Harbor

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gig Harbor

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Holiday Party, 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Potluck, Sing-a-Long and Food Drive for free Pantry.
  Burley Community Center, 14853 Burley Ave SE, Burley
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• HRMS Book Fair
  Harbor Ridge Middle School
  8:15 am

Saturday December 13

• Gig Harbor Peninsula Civic Orchestra- A Harbor Holiday
  Peninsula High School , 14105 Purdy Dr NW , Gig Harbor
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• 2025 Harbor Winds Holiday Concert - Celebration!
  Gig Harbor High School , 5101 Rosedale St NW , Gig Harbor
  3:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 10

• HRMS Book Fair
  Harbor Ridge Middle School
  8:15 am
• Learn to Play Mah Jongg
  Swasey Branch Library , 7001 Sixth Avenue , Tacoma
  12:30 pm
• Drop-in Tech Help @ Wheelock
  Wheelock Branch Library , 3722 North 26Th , Tacoma
  1:00 pm
• Baby Storytime
  Swasey Branch Library , 7001 Sixth Avenue , Tacoma
  1:00 pm
• Family Chess Club
  Wheelock Branch Library , 3722 North 26Th , Tacoma
  4:00 pm
• Community Compass
  Swasey Branch Library , 7001 Sixth Avenue , Tacoma
  4:30 pm
• COM - GHHS / Field #2 - HSC
  Gig Harbor High GHH - Turf Fastpitch Field # 2
  5:00 pm
• COM - HRMS / Main Gym - Seahawk Select
  HRM - Main Gym
  5:00 pm
• Crafting with Remakery--Hand-Tied Fleece Blanket
  Swasey Branch Library , 7001 Sixth Avenue , Tacoma
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Collision on SR 509 NB at MP 3.99 near Taylor Way has been cleared.
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• Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Photo Specialist in Gig Harbor. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Tacoma

• Tacoma Public Utility Board members work without pay. That's about to change (thenewstribune.com)
• Batteries to provide grid support in transmission-constrained Pacific Northwest: BrightNight (utilitydive.com)
• Traffic slowdowns expected during work in downtown Puyallup this week (thenewstribune.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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