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Greetings Puyallup! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a convicted felon nearly escaped a Pierce County courtroom
- Can Puyallup cool off Mountain View’s hot streak on Tuesday morning?
Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Puyallupfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Sun and areas of high clouds, with a high of 46 and low of 29 degrees.
- Thursday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 45, low: 38.
- Friday: Cloudy with occasional rain, with a high of 53 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• WA man convicted of trapping ex-girlfriend in dog kennel escapes courtroom (fox13seattle.com) — Pierce County authorities say a convicted felon briefly escaped a courtroom after being found guilty of multiple violent charges, in a case covered by FOX 13 Seattle that also highlights a recent crash where a fleeing driver hit a family of four in Puyallup. Deputies quickly stopped the escape, and the man now faces additional charges while remaining in custody. 
Find out what's happening in Puyallupfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Basketball Recap: Gig Harbor Comes Up Short (maxpreps.com) — Puyallup hoops fans will see their team face Idaho’s Mountain View Mavericks at 11 a.m. Tuesday, right after Mountain View’s 62-45 win over Gig Harbor. The game comes as Mountain View rides a strong stretch, while Gig Harbor looks to regroup quickly for its own next matchup against Rancho Mirage.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Puyallup
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★ Featured events ★
- Hitting Camp - 8-13yrs - Session 3
New Level 360, 3601 9th St SW, Puyallup
6:30 pm
Sunday January 4
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Other local events
- Spanish-Dual Language Education Information Sessions for 2026-27 School Year
Dessie F. Evans Elementary , 7911 144th St E , Puyallup
6:00 pm
Tuesday January 6
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Special Holiday Hours
Mottet Branch Library , 3523 East G Street , Tacoma
10:00 am - Noon Year's Eve
South Hill Pierce County Library , 15420 Meridian E , Puyallup
11:15 am - Winter Scavenger Hunt
Mottet Branch Library , 3523 East G Street , Tacoma
12:00 pm - Up and Atom: STEM into the New Year!
Moore Branch Library , 215 South 56th Street , Tacoma
4:00 pm - Space Scavenger Hunt
Mottet Branch Library , 3523 East G Street , Tacoma - Free Legal Aid Pop-Ups
Moore Branch Library , 215 South 56th Street , Tacoma
3:00 pm - Family Storytime
Moore Branch Library , 215 South 56th Street , Tacoma
11:00 am - Creative Reuse Workshops: Collage Patch Sewing
Moore Branch Library , 215 South 56th Street , Tacoma
1:00 pm - Moore Movies: Smallfoot with Winter Crafts!
Moore Branch Library , 215 South 56th Street , Tacoma
3:30 pm - Spanish-Dual Language Education Information Sessions for 2026-27 School Year
Dessie F. Evans Elementary , 7911 144th St E , Puyallup
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
Tuesday January 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lost dog!!
Boca 3 year old chihuahua mix Last seen 122nd & 179th by sunrise park at the Douglas apartments last night around 9pm Please call 2063690876 (Nextdoor Sunrise Blvd) - Another one for the books.
I truly appreciate my neighbors for trusting me with their fresh cuts to wrap up the year. Feel free to reach out if you’re in need of a mobile… (Nextdoor 176th St East)
- UFC Gym posted a job opening for Assistant Fitness Director in Puyallup. Apply here.
- ServiceMASTER Clean posted a job opening for Housekeeper for Commercial Cleaning Company in Puyallup. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Puyallup here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Man dead after shooting involving Pierce County deputies in South Hill area (chronline.com)
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