Good morning Puyallup! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: Join Kaleo at the Puyallup Farmers Market: Volunteer Locally and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Man dies after detonating explosive device as officers approach Sumner property (maryland.gov) — Puyallup police say a domestic violence call from a local apartment led officers to search for a suspect who was later found at a Sumner property, where he detonated an explosive device and died as officers approached. The department used a K-9 and drone during the tense standoff, and no officers were reported injured.
2. Sebastian Bach is Ready to 'Kick A--' With Twisted Sister (1063thebuzz.com) — Rock fans in Puyallup can look forward to Sebastian Bach joining Twisted Sister for a Washington State Fair show on September 27, part of a larger tour kicking off this month. Bach, replacing Dee Snider due to health issues, says he's focused on delivering high-energy performances while also juggling solo dates and new music projects.
3. Family's decades-long vintage game collection stolen during home break-in (thenewstribune.com) — A family living near Puyallup returned from an Eastern Washington camping trip on August 16 to find their home ransacked and a vintage Nintendo game collection of more than 800 titles stolen. Valued at up to $100,000, the decades-long collection was meant to help fund future college costs, and the family is now working with Pierce County deputies and fellow gamers to track any sign of the missing games.
4. Puyallup Barrel Racing 2026: Field, Draw and the NFR Cut (barrelracing.com) — Barrel racing fans in Puyallup can look ahead to a stacked Cinch Playoffs field at the Washington State Fair Sept. 10–13, where 24 top riders will chase big payouts and crucial NFR points. The article breaks down who qualified for Puyallup, how tight the world-standings race is, and which riders could use a strong showing here to punch their tickets to the NFR.
5. Watch Twisted Sister play first show with new singer Sebastian Bach (lambgoat.com) — Rock fans in Puyallup can catch Twisted Sister's new lineup with singer Sebastian Bach when the band hits the Washington State Fair on September 27. The story recaps their first show together in New Jersey and lists all upcoming tour stops, including the Puyallup date local residents can plan around.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Puyallup PatchAM possible:
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Puyallup Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.