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Coffee in hand, Puyallup? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's changing in Puyallup classrooms after teachers ratified their new contract?
  • Do you have a claim in the Linda Fraley estate?
  • Planning to see Ice Cube live at the Puyallup fairgrounds?

Also on today's calendar: Let's Beat Breast Cancer Rally and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Friday: Nice with some sun, temps: high: 77, low: 49.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Puyallup, Tukwila educators ratify contracts (thestand.org) — Puyallup educators have ratified a new contract that tackles overcrowded classrooms and includes a state cost-of-living increase, directly affecting local students and teachers this school year. Union leaders say the deal is a long-overdue step toward smaller class sizes and better support for individualized learning, after months of bargaining that began in April.
   

2. No. 26-4-01657-0 -Notice to Creditors (tacomadailyindex.com) — If you believe the late Linda Fraley owed you money or had unfinished financial obligations, this Pierce County probate notice explains how and when to file a claim. The personal representative's attorney is receiving claims at a Puyallup PO Box, and creditors have strict deadlines from the September 16 first-publication date before claims are permanently barred. Local residents or businesses should review any potential connections promptly.
   

3. 5 last-chance outdoor concerts to see around the Seattle area (seattletimes.com) — You've still got a chance to catch a big-name show at the Washington State Fair grandstand in Puyallup, where Ice Cube headlines on Sept. 19 with tickets starting around $56. The roundup also spotlights other outdoor concerts across the region, but Puyallup's fairgrounds remain a convenient, close-to-home option for one more late-summer night out.
   

4. Video shows roller coaster rescue at WA State Fair after it stopped mid-ride (thenewstribune.com) — A Wildcat roller coaster car at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup malfunctioned last week, leaving riders to be rescued one by one with a crane. Fair officials say operators safely evacuated guests, completed safety protocols, and then reopened the ride, which has a history of previous stoppages that are now drawing renewed scrutiny.
   

5. Bicyclist hospitalized after being struck by SUV in Pierce County (thenewstribune.com) — A bicyclist was seriously injured Wednesday morning in a collision with an SUV at 74th Avenue East and 176th Street East near Frederickson, an area many Puyallup commuters pass through. Central Pierce Fire & Rescue transported the rider to the hospital, and the Pierce County Sheriff's Office is investigating what caused the crash and whether any arrests are warranted. Locals should expect an ongoing law-enforcement presence as details emerge.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • does anyone know how to fish coho salmon?
    Hi neighbors, I've been fasting for 7 days, and I want to break my fast by catching a salmon. I recently noticed that there are a lot of coho salmon… (Nextdoor Clark's Creek)
  • Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits of America posted a job opening for Lead Merchandiser, Total Wine (Puyallup/Federal Way, WA) in Puyallup. Apply here.
  • Kohl's posted a job opening for Part-Time Beauty Advisor - Sephora in Puyallup. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Puyallup here.

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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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