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Hi there, Puyallup! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How an early-morning East Main fire displaced a Puyallup neighbor.
  • What the new SR 167 link near Puyallup means for your commute.
  • Top-25 college football showdown coming to Puyallup this Saturday.

Also on today's calendar: Join Kaleo at the Puyallup Farmers Market: Volunteer Locally and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 75, low: 53.
  • Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woman displaced after house fire in Puyallup (thenewstribune.com) — An early-morning house fire on East Main Street in Puyallup displaced a woman and her pets, sending her to the hospital for smoke inhalation. Central Pierce Fire & Rescue and the Red Cross are helping with immediate needs, while investigators work to determine what caused the blaze.
   

• Opening Sept. 13: First section of SR 167 Expressway in north Pierce County (wa.gov) — Drivers in and around Puyallup will soon get relief as the first two miles of the new SR 167 expressway between SR 410 near Puyallup and SR 509 in Tacoma open on Sept. 13. Built in partnership with the Puyallup Tribe, the tolled route should ease port-area congestion and includes major wetland restoration to reduce flooding and improve habitat.
   

• No. 19 UMHB aims to take next step against Pacific Lutheran (kdhnews.com) — Mary Hardin-Baylor's 19th-ranked football team is heading to Puyallup this Saturday to face Pacific Lutheran, giving local fans a chance to see a top Division III matchup. Coaches are focused on tightening defense and balancing the offense after an explosive season-opening win.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday September 9
  • East Pierce County Business Roundtable
    Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce 323 N Meridian Suite A Puyallup, WA 98371
    9:00 am
  • Pierce Transit Careers Tabling
    Mottet Branch Library 3523 East G Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
    10:30 am
  • Social Work Support with Samie
    Moore Branch Library 215 South 56th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
    1:30 pm
  • Community Compass
    Mottet Branch Library 3523 East G Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
    3:30 pm

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  • Hey neighbors - I see a lot of people having to correct their original posts/comments by posting another comment etc...
    Just FYI...if you click on the 3 dots to the right of your name on your post/comment, you will get options - one is to Edit (the others are Delete &… (Nextdoor Woodland)
  • Ma"am… what kind of dog is that?
    I look over and see Andy is sitting on the kitchen island checking out what we are doing. I responded with "that is a sweater wearing Persian". He… (Nextdoor Sunrise/Emerald Ridge)
  • Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Loss Prevention Agent in Puyallup. Apply here.
  • Veterans United Home Loans posted a job opening for Loan Officer - Puyallup, WA in Puyallup. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Puyallup here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sumner

  • Week 1 football takeaways: Puyallup and Sumner hammer Idaho's top teams (thenewstribune.com)

Fife

  • First section of SR 167 Expressway in Fife opening by Sunday (mynorthwest.com)
  • Vote for The News Tribune's Football Athlete of the Week (Aug. 31 to Sept. 5) (thenewstribune.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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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