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Good morning Gig Harbor! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a four-car Narrows Bridge crash affected Gig Harbor drivers.
  • How 26th District candidates say they'll tackle Gig Harbor's rising costs
  • Why real estate pros say Gig Harbor suits empty nesters perfectly.

Also on today's calendar: KGI Watershed: 2026 State of the Watershed and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 64, low: 47.
  • Wednesday: A passing morning shower, with a high of 65 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Driver, 19, triggers four-vehicle Sunday crash on Tacoma Narrows bridge, WSP says (thenewstribune.com) — A four-vehicle crash on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge Sunday afternoon sent a 19-year-old Fife driver and her two passengers to St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor and briefly blocked two westbound lanes of Highway 16. Other drivers and passengers from Gig Harbor, Olympia, and Bremerton escaped injury, and troopers say drugs and alcohol were not factors, though the collision remains under investigation.
   

2. Fact check: How would WA candidates address the cost of living in the 26th LD? (thenewstribune.com) — Cost of living in Gig Harbor and the wider 26th Legislative District is front and center as candidates outline plans on housing, gas, utilities, childcare and healthcare ahead of the November 3 election. Local residents, including a downtown Gig Harbor homeowner, describe financial pressures while candidates from both parties propose differing tax, regulatory, energy and budget strategies they say could ease everyday expenses.
   

3. 8 Best Places to Live in the U.S. for Empty Nesters, According to Real Estate Experts (travelandleisure.com) — Gig Harbor is singled out as a top U.S. choice for empty nesters seeking small-town waterfront living with low-maintenance homes and strong community ties. Real estate experts highlight its walkable harbor, outdoor lifestyle, and lock-and-leave condos, while noting that the city's nearly $820,000 average home value means prospective residents should be prepared for higher housing costs.
   

4. 11 Best Towns In The Pacific Northwest For A Two-Day Recharge (worldatlas.com) — Gig Harbor is highlighted as one of the Pacific Northwest's best quick-getaway towns, praised for its walkable harborfront, maritime heritage, and easy access from Seattle. The piece suggests a two-day reset built around paddling the harbor, exploring local shops and restaurants, and unwinding in nearby forested parks, positioning the city as an accessible escape without sacrificing urban comforts.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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