🌱 How a passed-out boater nearly caused disaster off Steilacoom’s shore
Steilacoom, Washington Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up Steilacoom! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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- How a passed-out boater nearly caused disaster off Steilacoom’s shore
Also on today's calendar: July 26, 2026 Steilacoom SHMA SALMON ON THE SOUND.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, temps: high: 71, low: 54.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Narrow Escape: Boat Hits Rocks After Captain Passes Out (montanaoutdoor.com) — A recent boating scare in Steilacoom saw a runaway motorboat, reportedly operated by an unconscious 21-year-old, narrowly miss two large commuter ferries before smashing into a rocky embankment. The incident, captured in viral video, is being highlighted as a sobering reminder about the dangers of boating under the influence on local waters. 
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The least they could do is use proper phone etiquette. You Always identify yourself first, then your company name and it's purpose, Never use the… (Nextdoor Steilacoom Farwest)
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