How did Gig Harbor’s St. Anthony Hospital earn a top safety grade?
Why is the women’s prison near Gig Harbor under federal scrutiny now?
Also on today's calendar: Duck Daze Treasure Hunt and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Whatz the difference between Dubai...and Abu Dhabi? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Wednesday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.
Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 49.
Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What are the safest hospitals in Washington state? These 9 spots got ‘A' grades (spokesman.com) — St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor has earned an ‘A’ safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, placing it among just nine top-rated hospitals statewide. The report, released May 6, highlights strong performance on preventing errors, infections, and surgical complications, and encourages patients to research hospital safety when choosing where to receive care.
• Fatal crash and historic school mistakenly demolished among TNT's top stories (thenewstribune.com) — Pierce County’s top stories today include a federal civil-rights investigation into the women’s prison near Gig Harbor, focusing on inmate safety concerns. Also highlighted are a fatal freeway crash in Puyallup, a looming marina eviction in Tacoma, and the mistaken demolition of a 111-year-old historic school near Orting.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Lost dog. Missing since 3ish this afternoon. Roscoe is lab sized white shaggy mutt. Very friendly. Please call if you see him in the artondale area. (Nextdoor South Artondale)
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🗞 Nearby News
University Place
Pierce County doughnut shop closes. Here's where you can find their baked goods (thenewstribune.com)
Tacoma
Parks Tacoma wants this marina back. That means 120 boaters, liveaboards must go (thenewstribune.com)
Gambler scores six-figure jackpot at Western WA casino. See ‘unforgettable' win (thenewstribune.com)
Warhammer 40k: Indulge Your Desires With The Emperor's Children In The Latest Faction Focus (belloflostsouls.net)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In Dubai, the people don't watch the 'Flintstone's'. But people in Abu Dhabi Do! (Thank you Jerri E. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!