🌱 Having package problems in Ruston? See what neighbors report about UniUni.
Ruston, Washington Patch AM: a 3 min readHi there, Ruston! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Having package problems in Ruston? See what neighbors report about UniUni.
- Where Ruston locals can still find house-made Colombian arepas nearby.
Today's riddle: Why can't dogs make MRI's? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
- Saturday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 65, low: 44.
- Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 61 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Tacoma residents say same company is misdelivering packages (thenewstribune.com) — Residents in Tacoma’s North End, Old Town, Proctor, Ruston and nearby areas are reporting misdelivered packages and questionable proof-of-delivery photos from the courier UniUni. After locals shared complaints in a neighborhood Facebook group, the state Attorney General’s Office confirmed receiving consumer complaints, and the company says it’s working with local subcontractors to improve delivery standards and accuracy. 
• La Sazon de mi Suegra has closed on McKinley Ave in Tacoma (thenewstribune.com) — Fans of Latin American food in our area will notice La Sazon de mi Suegra has closed on Tacoma’s Eastside, but Ruston diners still have a strong Colombian option at Welcome Restaurant, where arepas, empanadas, and salsas are made in-house. The story explains why the McKinley Avenue spot shut its doors and points readers to other Colombian and Venezuelan choices nearby.
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- Collision on I-5 NB at MP 134.87 near Portland Ave E has been cleared.
5:57PM on Oct 14: Collision on I-5 NB at MP 134.87 near Portland Ave E reported at 5:55 pm on Oct. 14, 2026, with the exit ramp to Portland Ave E… (Nextdoor )
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Gig Harbor
- Ballot measure would bring back holiday shuttle, increase bus service in Gig Harbor (gigharbornow.org)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why can't dogs make MRI's?" — Because catscan! (Thank you Bob F. for sending it in!)
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