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Morning Puyallup! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Pierce County quiet-title case handled by a downtown Puyallup law firm
  • Puyallup collector's nearly complete NES library stolen in massive burglary.
  • What Milton's exit means for Puyallup's regional animal services partnership

Also on today's calendar: Electronics Recycling Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 83, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. NO. 26-2-10699-7 -SUMMONS (tacomadailyindex.com) — A Pierce County quiet-title lawsuit is moving forward, and the summons directs defendants to respond within 60 days of Aug. 24, 2026. The case is handled by a law firm based on South Meridian in downtown Puyallup, underscoring local legal activity that could affect ownership of county property.
   

2. Nintendo Fan Loses Nearly Complete NES Collection in Heartbreaking Theft (polygon.com) — A longtime Puyallup resident returned home to find more than 860 classic Nintendo games stolen, wiping out a nearly complete NES collection built over 40 years. The loss, valued up to $100,000, devastated the family, who had hoped the collection might one day help fund their grandchildren's education.
   

3. Pierce County city ends animal control agreement to cut costs. Here's the plan (thenewstribune.com) — Puyallup's partner agency Metro Animal Services is losing Milton as a client this fall, after the city opted to save money by shifting animal control to its own police department. The change highlights how the Sumner–Puyallup-operated service is stretched across multiple Pierce County cities and may prompt questions about future regional animal care arrangements.
   

4. Former Serviceman Who Preyed On Maryland Girl Through Snapchat Learns His Prison Fate (dailyvoice.com) — A former serviceman who was stationed in Puyallup has been sentenced to 15½ years in federal prison for sexually exploiting a Maryland girl he contacted on Snapchat. While the crimes involved victims in several states, his connection to Puyallup ties the disturbing case back to a local military posting.
   

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  • White chow pinkish collar with no tags roaming around.
    Close to 119th Ave e and 159th st e. Seems nice just don't want him getting lost or hit. (Nextdoor Viking Estates)
  • Is there anyone who might be interested in fostering a puppy??
    The puppies are all vaccinated but could really use some one-on-one love and attention! Please let me know! They deserve so much more but right now… (Nextdoor Woodland)
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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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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