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🌱 Patch AM: How a Puyallup trucker’s split-second choice led to a rollover
Be sure to catch DIY Pop in & Paint on the Puyallup Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Puyallup? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Puyallup trucker’s split-second choice led to a rollover
- How a Puyallup native became TCU’s next go-to receiver
Also on today's calendar: Northern Twilight Glow and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Puyallupfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Puyallupfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Breezy with a shower or two, with a high of 47 and low of 42 degrees.
- Friday: Cloudy, temps: high: 53, low: 33.
- Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 51 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• No injuries reported after semi trailer rolls into ditch (peninsuladailynews.com) — A Puyallup man driving a semi-truck was involved in a trailer rollover that caused delays on state Highway 104 near Quilcene, but no one was hurt. The trailer tipped into a ditch after he pulled onto the shoulder to let another vehicle pass, and troopers say drugs and alcohol were not factors. 
• Football: TCU WR Jordan Dwyer announces return for 2026 season (frogsowar.com) — A hometown connection is headed for a bigger role on national TV: TCU wide receiver Jordan Dwyer, a 6-foot, 190-pound standout from Puyallup is returning for the 2026 season after racking up 730 yards and seven touchdowns in 2025. With TCU’s top receiver entering the NFL Draft, Dwyer is poised to become the Horned Frogs’ go-to target.
📸 Around Puyallup
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Puyallup
★ Featured events ★
- DIY Pop in & Paint
Pinot's Palette, 10507 156th St E Suite 105, Puyallup
2:00 pm
Friday January 9
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Other local events
- Northern Twilight Glow
Pinot's Palette , 10507 156th St E Suite 105 , Puyallup
7:00 pm - Comedy Night
Fierce County Cider , 9918 162nd St Ct E STE 3 , Puyallup
8:00 pm - Meet the Author: Walsh Wettengle
Bundok Books LLC , 3827 S Meridian , Puyallup
11:30 am - Dusty Desert Blooms
Pinot's Palette , 10507 156th St E Suite 105 , Puyallup
3:30 pm - Crane’s Sanctuary
Pinot's Palette , 10507 156th St E Suite 105 , Puyallup
4:00 pm - Vibrant Violets
Pinot's Palette , 10507 156th St E Suite 105 , Puyallup
12:30 pm - Winter Sunset
Pinot's Palette , 10507 156th St E Suite 105 , Puyallup
1:00 pm
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
Sunday January 11
📣 Puyallup Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Baby Storytime
Moore Branch Library , 215 South 56th Street , Tacoma
10:30 am - Wisdom Café
Mottet Branch Library , 3523 East G Street , Tacoma
12:00 pm - Tech Help: AI Basics
Moore Branch Library , 215 South 56th Street , Tacoma
2:00 pm - Board Meeting
Warthog Barbeque Pit , 4921 20th St E , Fife
5:00 pm
Thursday January 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Rambo Total Pest Control Named Winner of Bronze in 2025 Best in the PNW Awards for Pest Control —Luke Rambo Read on Patch
- PSA SCAM ALERT!
This individual (Steve Aaby) attempted to purchase a $735 item from me via Zelle. They claimed to have sent the money (which was being sent prior to… (Nextdoor SE Puyallup) - Curbside Food Pantry is open all day until 8:00pm
If you are in need we invite you to come to the Pantry. You are on your honor… no questions asked. (Nextdoor Woodland/Canyon)
- Ross Stores, Inc posted a job opening for Early Morning Stock Associate in Puyallup. Apply here.
- Golden Corral posted a job opening for Meat Cutter in Puyallup. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Puyallup here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sumner
- He Stole A Plane From An Airport And Performed A Series Of Acrobatic Feats Before Purposefully Crashing It Into An Island (chipchick.com)
- Express toll lane between Sumner and Pacific goes active Monday (mynorthwest.com)
- Oregon State LB Lance McGee Re-Opens Recruitment (on3.com)
South Hill
- Snowy, slushy Spokane: System finally brings more winter weather (thenewstribune.com)
Fife
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
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