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🌱 Patch AM: Puyallup driver involved in serious three-car crash on US 101
Coming up: Electronics Recycling Event on the Puyallup Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Puyallup driver involved in serious three-car crash on US 101
Also on today's calendar: Electronics Recycling Event and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 56.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Three injured in three-car collision on US101 in Pacific County (chinookobserver.com) — A Puyallup man and his passenger were involved in a three-car crash on US 101 near South Bend Monday morning, though they escaped serious injury. Three people from another vehicle were hospitalized, one airlifted to Tacoma, after a northbound Tesla reportedly crossed the center line. State Patrol says distracted driving is the preliminary cause and everyone wore seatbelts. 
📸 Around Puyallup
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Puyallup
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★ Featured events ★
- Electronics Recycling Event →
3R Technology, a CTL Company, 8002 S 208th St, Kent
9:00 am
Friday August 28
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Other local events
- Wake Up at Jacobs & Jacobs Injury Lawyers
Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce Jacobs & Jacobs Injury Lawyers 114 E Meeker, Puyallup 98372
9:00 am - Farmers' Market
Puyallup Main Street Association Pioneer Park
9:00 am - Business After Hours - Bates Roofing
Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce Bates Roofing 422 23rd St SE, Puyallup 98372
5:00 pm - Wake Up at Onsite Real Estate Group
Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce 3920 W Tapps Dr E. Lake Tapps, 98391
9:00 am - "Weird Al" Yankovic at Washington State Fair Event Center →
Washington State Fair Event Center, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup
12:30 pm - Little Big Town →
Washington State Fair Event Center, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup
7:00 pm - Puyallup Rodeo - Dancin in the Dirt Concert →
Washington State Fair Event Center, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup
6:30 pm - 2026 Puyallup Rodeo →
Washington State Fair Event Center, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup
1:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Friday September 11
Sunday September 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Business Growth Foundations and Solutions Series
Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce Hybrid- Link to join will be sent upon registration. Registrations need to be completed at least 24 hours before the class. We encourage you to join in person! 323 N Meridian Puyallup, WA 98371
11:00 am - Back to School Scavenger Hunt
Mottet Branch Library 3523 East G Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
12:00 pm - Housing Justice Project
Moore Branch Library 215 South 56th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
1:00 pm - Next Chapter: Sunburst Watercolors
Moore Branch Library 215 South 56th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
4:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey neighbors, I had an incredible experience this week.
I'm old and have rarely experienced this. I read a recommendation of a company for roof cleaning on Next Door site. Otter Exterior Cleaning. Turns… (Nextdoor South Hill 122nd) - COUGAR SIGHTING FREDERICKSON
Just a heads up neighbors my dad saw a Cougar this morning around 5:30a near the light at 192nd and Canyon Road large he said about 80 to 100lbs keep… (Nextdoor 176th St East)
- Office Depot posted a job opening for Retail Store Associate (Seasonal) in Puyallup. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for DC Materials Handler - Returns in Puyallup. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Puyallup here.
🗞 Nearby News
Tacoma
- Society of American Foresters honors four forestry faculty members (vt.edu)
- The Who - 1989-08-16 - Tacoma, WA (2xDVDfull pro-shot) (blogspot.com)
- Book Child Care Services in Tacoma, WA with Kairi P. from $20/hr (care.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 could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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