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🌱 Green Fireballs + Missed Redistrict Deadline + Rain Moves Out

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Wednesday night is the first of three nights local residents may be able to catch a glimpse of meteors that leave the impression of green fireballs in the sky.
Wednesday night is the first of three nights local residents may be able to catch a glimpse of meteors that leave the impression of green fireballs in the sky. (Shutterstock)

Good morning, Gig Harbor! We've made it to Wednesday and here's everything you need to get Here's everything you need to get the day started off right with a recap of what's happening around town in breakfast-sized bites that is perfect with your morning coffee

First, today's weather:

After Monday's heavy rains and wind, we will stay dry. But it will be chilly with some sun before more rain is scheduled to move back in on Thursday. High: 47 Low: 39.

Here are the top stories in Gig Harbor today:

  1. Senator who took tough votes in Olympia, could do a standing slam dunk, dies at 78 (Tacoma News Tribune)
  2. Rain Clears In Gig Harbor, No Major Damage Reported (Gig Harbor Patch)
  3. The Washington Supreme Court will take over the task of setting up new Congressional and legislative districts after a committee failed to make its deadline. (Patch)
  4. Before the blood lunar eclipse becomes visible later this week, turn your eyes to the sky tonight to (hopefully) see meteors that leave green fireballs in the sky. (Seattle Patch)
  5. Briefly | Northwest (Lewiston Morning Tribune)


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Today in Gig Harbor:

  • Alzheimer's Town Hall - Gig Harbor (4:00 PM)

Gig Harbor Patch Notebook

  • Gig Harbor Living: "It's time to capture all the finest in town! Show your favorite photographer some love and VOTE TODAY! Use the link in our bio to nominate 2021's finest! . . . . . #gigharborliving #gigharborlivinglocal #gigharbor #253 #washington #lif..." (Instagram)
  • Peninsula School District: "Superintendent Bahr's Entry Plan provides structure to support her transition as the new superintendent of Peninsula School District. She is currently in the second phase of her plan, which includes a listening tour that provides opportu..." (Facebook)
  • Tom Taylor Family YMCA: "We are pleased to congratulate James Van Eddy on his recent promotion to Child Care Operations Director. for Pierce and Kitsap County YMCA. Most recently, James served as the Senior Director at YMCA Child Care. James has a deep backgroun..." (Facebook)

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