Rental Saga Continues + County COVID Spending + School Rankings

Hey hey, Gig Harbor! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First off, KING 5 talked with some Gig Harbor residents who weren't so happy with the city's temporary moratorium in Airbnbs and short-term rentals.

We've also got a look at how Gig Harbor schools ranked against each other as part of a nationwide school ranking from U.S. News, and I've written up a piece on the Pierce County Council's final American Rescue Plan Act spending, which the council voted on earlier this week.

So here we go!

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a passing shower. High: 56 Low: 50.

Here are the top stories today in Gig Harbor:

1. Some Gig Harbor residents push back against short-term rental moratorium (KING5.com)
2. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Opening Brand-New Patient Medical Pavilion at the Home of the Seattle Kraken (KHQ Right Now)
3. PSD : Notice Of PSD Board Of Directors Study Session – 10/14/21 (Press Release Desk)
4. How Gig Harbor Schools Rank In Their District (Gig Harbor Patch)
5. Pierce County Allocates Remaining ARPA Funds On COVID Relief (Puyallup Patch)

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Today in Gig Harbor:

• GHHS - Turf #1 - GH Girls Soccer GAME vs Capital, JV @ 5pm (5:00 PM)
• GHHS - Main/Aux - GH Volleyball GAME vs Capital (V@7p, JV/C@5:15p) (5:15 PM)
• PHS- Girls Soccer vs Gig Harbor - Peninsula High School (5:45 PM)
• PHS- Volleyball vs Timberline - Peninsula High School (5:45 PM)
• GHHS - Pool - Boys Water Polo GAME vs Bellevue HS (7:00 PM)

Gig Harbor Patch Notebook

• Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One - Official Site: "We bid two outstanding public servants a heartfelt goodbye this week. After many years of committed service, Gig Harbor Fire's Chaplain Suko and Chaplain Grimes have retired. Every call in which they responded was someone's very worst da..." (Facebook)
• Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One - Official Site: "A #wish fulfilled! GHFMO enjoyed being part of a Make a Wish Foundation's special gift presentation to a cool fella here in Gig Harbor. Our friend Oliver received a golf cart as his special wish. It was such a fun experience! . . . #GigH..." (Facebook)
• Peninsula School District: "October 11-15 is National School Lunch Week, and we are celebrating our Nutrition Services Staff! Peninsula School District has 58 Nutrition Services workers, ranging from bakers and cooks to kitchen leads, cashiers, drivers, and food se..." (Facebook)
• Gig Harbor Tides Scholarship Foundation: "MENCHIES WEDNESDAY TOMORROW!!! Enjoy the yummy flavors of Cookies & Cream, Dole Pineapple, Cake Batter, Strawberry Swirl, Pomegranate Raspberry and Cold Brew Coffee- so good 😋 Remember, on sale at school lunches, $5 cash only for a 7oz ..." (Facebook)

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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.

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