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🌱 Patch AM: How record floods near the Puyallup River could strain state finances

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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:

  • How record floods near the Puyallup River could strain state finances
  • How a Puyallup High lineman fits into UW’s 2027 plans

Also on today's calendar: Santa Photos at Sunrise Village and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 51 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Thursday: Rain; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 55, low: 40.
  • Friday: A couple of showers, with a high of 47 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Long path to recovery ahead for areas hit by Washington's record floods (everettpost.com) — Communities near the Puyallup River and across western Washington face a long recovery after record flooding, though some evacuation orders, including in nearby Orting, have been lifted. Federal disaster aid has been approved, and Sen. Chris Gildon of Puyallup and other state leaders are weighing how to use Washington’s rainy day fund to cover remaining costs.
   

• Washington Huskies land top WA football recruit for 2027 (seattletimes.com) — A standout offensive lineman from Puyallup High, Gecova Doyal, is among the state’s top football recruits drawing serious attention from the University of Washington. The piece focuses on UW’s 2027 recruiting class, led by Sumner receiver Braylon Pope, and highlights how several elite in-state players, including Doyal, are weighing Husky offers after multiple campus visits.
   

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    Thursday December 18
  • Presidents Gala
    Farm 12 Events, 3303 8th Ave SE, Puyallup
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • What’s new at the Curbside Food Pantry today?
    Nice oranges, russet potatoes, baby food, peanut butter….. and more. No line, no waiting, no questions. Come take what you need. 64th Ave Ct E… (Nextdoor Woodland/Canyon)
  • I know I just posted an update on the Curbside Food Pantry… but this is huge and shows how Awesome people are.
    This was just now delivered to me… from Amazon. (Nextdoor Woodland/Canyon)
  • Cintas posted a job opening for Warehouse Associate - Washroom Operator - 3rd Shift in Puyallup. Apply here.
  • SmartTalent posted a job opening for Material Handler in Sumner. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Puyallup here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sumner

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  • Washington Street damaged, closed after water main damages arterial (thenewstribune.com)

Orting

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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