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🌱 Patch AM: How deputies finally tracked the puppy thief to Puyallup
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Good morning Puyallup! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How deputies finally tracked the puppy thief to Puyallup
- How Washington's top teacher ranking benefits classrooms in Puyallup
Also on today's calendar: Sunday Sound Bath and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Morning mist; clouds breaking, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 71, low: 49.
- Thursday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Thief Snatches Puppy and Drives Away, But Owner Catches Him on Camera (mandatory.com) — Deputies tracked a puppy thief to an apartment complex in Puyallup a week after he allegedly stole an Australian Labradoodle from a local breeder. The 35-year-old suspect was arrested, linked to other felony cases, and the dog, Sherbert, was safely reunited with its owner.
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• What's the best state for teachers? See how Washington state ranked (thenewstribune.com) — Washington has been ranked the best state in the country for teachers, and a Puyallup Digital Learning educator is highlighted as an example of local excellence. Strong salaries, pensions, and school funding mean Puyallup teachers and families benefit from a system that's investing more in classrooms and student support than most other states.
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📸 Around Puyallup
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Puyallup
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Wednesday September 23
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Other local events
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Location CaskCades, Puyallup *Additional parking located at the Puyallup Sumner Chamber office. 106 N Meridian Puyallup WA 98371, 106 N Meridian, Puyallup - Puyallup →
Denny's, 626 S Hill Park Dr, Puyallup
5:00 am - Puyallup - Member Engagement Team Meeting →
Starbucks Coffee Company, Puyallup
9:30 am - Washington State Fair →
Station 70, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup
10:30 am - Lunch at Sterino Farms in Puyallup →
Sterino Farms Produce Market, 6006 52nd Street E, Puyallup
11:00 am - Wake Up w/ Always Best Care Senior Services →
Location Always Best Care Senior Services @Julian Estates 13305 94th Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98373 13305 94th Ave E Puyallup WA 98373, 13305 94th Ave E, Puyallup - Washington State Fair →
Station 70, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup
10:30 am - 11:00 AM Rental Pavilion (Pioneer Park) →
Pioneer Park Pavilion, 330 S Meridian, Puyallup
11:00 am - Sunday Sound Bath →
Urban Grace: The Downtown Church, 902 Market St, Tacoma
6:30 pm - Join Kaleo at the Puyallup Farmers Market: Volunteer Locally →
Pioneer Park Pavilion, 330 S Meridian, Puyallup
9:00 am - The Hungry Housewives 12th Annual Craft & Vendor Show →
GMS, 240 N C St, Buckley
10:00 am
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- To the person that just dropped my son's wallet at our door, Thank you.
I did not answer the door as the dogs were going nuts, but from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. (Nextdoor Crystal Ridge & Highlands) - 11-3 pm at bresseman forest
you can catch turtles sunbathing out on the 🪵 (Nextdoor Clark's Creek)
- FirstCash, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Store Manager - 2988 in Puyallup. Apply here.
- Impact Kids posted a job opening for Martial Arts Instructor in Puyallup. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Puyallup here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fife
- Vote now for The News Tribune's Football Athlete of the Week (Sept. 14 to 19) (thenewstribune.com)
Tacoma
- WATCH: Riley Green Pulls Out His Signature Duck Call To Win Over BigCountry On 'The Voice' (countrynow.com)
- Sobel University Schedules Winter Training Sessions (rvnews.com)
- Win a 4-Pack of Tickets To Disney Worlds Collide! (audacy.com)
Ok Puyallup! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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