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Hey there, Puyallup! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What did Puyallup’s 1920s jazz scene look like for women?
  • Puyallup contractor just scored the Northwest’s biggest project this week
  • How long will SR 410 stay one lane near Enumclaw?

Also on today's calendar: Love Always (Date Night) and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: A bit of rain, with a high of 53 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Thursday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 47, low: 35.
  • Friday: Clouds and sun with a shower, with a high of 46 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Washington State History Museum: Jazz Intoxication (shorelineareanews.com) — A 1922 photograph from Puyallup shows four women jazz musicians posing with saxophones, capturing a lively local moment from the flapper era. The Washington State History Museum uses the image to explore how jazz, changing social norms, and fears of “jazz intoxication” stirred controversy in Washington politics during the early 1930s.
   

2. Pacific Northwest projects totaling $13.8 million in top bidders (djcoregon.com) — A Puyallup-based firm just landed the week’s biggest Pacific Northwest public project, with Lincoln Construction winning a $4.7 million state contract to restore skylights at the Capitol in Olympia. The roundup also lists other top bids in Washington and Oregon, underscoring regional construction opportunities that could support local jobs and subcontractors.
   

3. Repairs underway on SR 410 after White River washout (fox13seattle.com) — Flooding damage to SR 410 near Enumclaw has reduced traffic to a single alternating lane as WSDOT crews rush to stabilize the White River embankment just before Christmas. While repairs are considered straightforward, there’s no firm date yet for restoring both lanes, so Puyallup drivers heading toward Crystal Mountain or Enumclaw should plan for brief flagger-controlled delays.
   

4. South Alabama's Chaze Harris Garners Sun Belt Men's Basketball Player of the Week Nod (sunbeltsports.org) — A standout college basketball performance has a direct tie back to Puyallup, as Troy guard Cooper Campbell, listed from Puyallup, Wash., headlines the Sun Belt’s weekly award history. The latest honor goes to South Alabama’s Chaze Harris, who earned Player of the Week after back-to-back 20-plus point games, including a 38-point outburst in double overtime.
   

5. Governor expresses support for income tax on millionaires (spokesman.com) — A new push for a state income tax on residents earning over $1 million a year features direct opposition from Puyallup’s Republican state senator, Chris Gildon, who predicts no GOP support. Gov. Bob Ferguson says the tax would fund school investments, small-business relief, and lower sales taxes on essentials, while critics warn it could drive high earners and some businesses out of Washington.
   

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  • Saying good by to all my wonderful neighbors I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New year, a very special thank you to the wonderful family that helped all my Grandkids have a very nice Christmas, you are truly a blessing and we are
    very appreciative of all the hard work you put into to making sure the kids got many things they wanted Thank you Very much and may your Christmas… (Nextdoor South Hill NE)
  • Check out my new group: Curbside Food Pantry Everyone who is interested is welcome to join.
    Here's the link: https://nextdoor.com/g/9opr6f8gz/ Please share on your feed so those in need can find us. Thank you. (Nextdoor Woodland/Canyon)
  • Cintas Corporation posted a job opening for Production Associate - Utility IV - 3rd Shift in Puyallup. Apply here.
  • Professional Staff Northwest posted a job opening for Experienced Clamp Operator $21 hr in Fife. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Puyallup here.

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