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1. Meryenda Cafe Planned Inside Sari-Sari Store in Puyallup (whatnow.com) — A Filipino cafe called Meryenda is planned inside Sari-Sari Store on 120th Street East in Puyallup, with hopes of opening before Christmas. Owner Marifel Osera is reworking the existing kitchen into a deli setup, seeking county and building approvals, and fundraising for construction so she can serve halo-halo, baked breads, and hearty Filipino breakfasts to local customers.
2. Washington State Fair 2026: what to know about dates, times, ticket prices and more (kitsapsun.com) — Puyallup residents are about to host the 2026 Washington State Fair, running Sept. 4–27 at the Washington State Fair Event Center with new attractions, concerts, and the historic Puyallup Rodeo. The guide covers hours, ticket and ride pricing, parking, and Pierce Transit's Fair Express bus so you can plan your visit smoothly.
3. ADA Website Guidance: Lessons From Puyallup's Accessibility Planning (mrsc.org) — Puyallup's city clerk and ADA coordinator is using the city's experience updating its website and digital services to meet new federal accessibility rules as a model for other Washington governments. The work goes far beyond the homepage, covering PDFs, videos, vendor contracts, and long-term maintenance, with an emphasis on starting early to manage costs and avoid last-minute surprises.
4. You're back on camera when you drive through this east Pierce County city (spokesman.com) — Drivers from Puyallup should know that nearby Bonney Lake has reactivated its Flock license-plate reader cameras under new state rules, while Puyallup and Sumner also use the same technology. Police say the system helps investigate serious crimes, but it's part of a broader debate over vehicle surveillance, data sharing, and privacy protections across Pierce County.
5. Union @ MOHAI DHS targets WA votes (thestand.org) — Puyallup teachers have agreed to work through at least September 13 while contract negotiations with the district continue, delaying any potential strike vote until their next union meeting. Their situation is part of a broader wave of labor actions and policy fights across Washington, from state worker walkouts to museum union drives and federal scrutiny of the state's elections.
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