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In today's newsletter:

  • How will two weeks of Narrows Bridge lane closures affect your commute?
  • What we know about Peninsula High staff placed on leave
  • Why travel writers say Gig Harbor is an underrated Northwest escape.

Also on today's calendar: 24th National Fine Art Show and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Alix B.!

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A little rain, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. More Tacoma Narrows Bridge lane closures coming this month (gigharbornow.org) — Expect significant delays soon crossing the Tacoma Narrows Bridge into Gig Harbor, as WSDOT plans a two-week, around-the-clock closure of the two right westbound lanes for major expansion joint work. A separate closure on Saturday, Oct. 3, will also shut two left lanes for emergency repairs, part of a broader preservation effort on the aging span.
   

2. Pierce Co. school district places 3 staff members on leave pending investigation (thenewstribune.com) — Peninsula School District has placed three Peninsula High School staff members on administrative leave while an investigation proceeds, but leaders say they cannot yet share details or a timeline. Families in Gig Harbor received an email update Monday stressing student and staff safety, and public records requests about the situation are now pending with the district.
   

3. 15 Most Underrated Towns To Visit in the Pacific Northwest (financebuzz.com) — Gig Harbor gets a shout-out as a tranquil maritime getaway, praised for its lively waterfront packed with shops, restaurants, and wine bars plus sweeping views of Puget Sound and Mount Rainier. The article groups the town with other underrated Pacific Northwest destinations, encouraging readers to consider Gig Harbor for a quieter, scenic escape outside the big cities.
   

4. Gig Harbor's Truebenbach qualifies for SUP world championships (gigharbornow.org) — A 17-year-old Gig Harbor paddler, Christiana "Roo" Truebenbach, has qualified for the stand-up paddle board World Championships after sweeping three events at nationals held right here in town. With the Italy trip coming up fast, her family has launched a GoFundMe that's already raised thousands from supporters eager to help a local athlete chase a world title.
   

5. 'Man or Mountain,' 'Radioheart' each win two Gig Harbor Film Festival awards (gigharbornow.org) — Gig Harbor film lovers just wrapped a busy four-day festival at Galaxy Theatres, where "Man or Mountain" and "Radioheart" each took home two major awards. The 2026 Gig Harbor Film Festival highlighted Washington-made films, audience favorites, and honored Uptown Gig Harbor as Partner of the Year, underscoring the town's growing role in the regional film scene.
   

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  • Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Gig Harbor. Apply here.
  • Signet Jewelers, Ltd. posted a job opening for Apprentice Jeweler - Signet Jewelers - Lincoln Plaza Shopping Center - Seattle, WA in Tacoma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gig Harbor here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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