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In today's newsletter:
- Why a Puyallup native is now leading Seattle’s newest morning show
- Which Puyallup Vikings just earned coveted all-state football honors?
- What you’ll hear at Friday’s “Save Our Sheriffs” events in Puyallup
Also on today's calendar: South Kitsap & Curtis and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Puyallupfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the hair spray say to the hair when it got back from vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Rain at times, with a high of 47 and low of 39 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cloudy with occasional rain, temps: high: 44, low: 38.
- Thursday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 47 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Seattle's Bull Launches ‘Tanner & Friends' (ramp247.com) — A Puyallup-born radio host, Tanner Chambers, is returning to the region to launch the new “Tanner & Friends” morning show on Seattle’s 98.9 The Bull. Station leaders say his Pacific Northwest roots and conversational style are meant to create a more local, relatable feel for listeners across the area. 
• High school football: WSFCA 2025 all-state football teams in Washington (thenewstribune.com) — Several Puyallup High School football standouts have been named to the 2025 WSFCA all-state teams, highlighting local talent on both offense and defense. Lineman Gecova Doyal, running back Briytan Bailey, receiver Lawson Looker, linebacker Michael Pulalasi, and defensive back Jasiah Denmark all earned statewide recognition among Washington’s top Class 4A players.
• Sheriffs and National Leaders Warn Washington State Actions Threaten Elected Law Enforcement – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — Puyallup will host a high-profile press conference and rally on Jan. 9 where national law-enforcement advocacy groups and speakers, including retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, will argue that Washington State is threatening the power to elect sheriffs. Both events at Experience Church are open to the public and center on defending local control of law enforcement offices.
📸 Around Puyallup
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Puyallup
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★ Featured events ★
- DIY Pop in & Paint
Pinot's Palette, 10507 156th St E Suite 105, Puyallup
2:00 pm
Wednesday January 7
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Other local events
- South Kitsap & Curtis
Emerald Ridge High School , 12405 184th Street E , Puyallup
4:00 pm - Wake Up at Fitness Quest Puyallup
Fitness Quest Puyallup , 1710 E Main Ave , Puyallup
9:00 am - After Hours Silent Reading with 'SnacksnSmacks'
Bundok Books LLC , 3827 S Meridian , Puyallup
6:00 pm - Polar Bear Twilight
Pinot's Palette , 10507 156th St E Suite 105 , Puyallup
7:00 pm - DIY Pop in & Paint
Pinot's Palette , 10507 156th St E Suite 105 , Puyallup
2:00 pm - 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
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Spanish-Dual Language Education Information Sessions for 2026-27 School Year
Dessie F. Evans Elementary , 7911 144th St E , Puyallup
6:00 pm - Story Time for Mixed Ages
Milton/Edgewood Pierce County Library , 900 Meridian Ave E , Milton
10:30 am - Free Shower Service with New Hope Resource Center
Moore Branch Library , 215 South 56th Street , Tacoma
12:00 pm - Clover Park and Washington @ Fife
Fife High School , 5616 20th St E , Fife
3:00 pm
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello from the Curbside Food Pantry…..
As I posted yesterday (Jan 3), I closed the Pantry around 7pm to reorganize. I removed the big table that was taking up space and replaced it with… (Nextdoor Woodland/Canyon) - Pumpkin- 7 years old.
Downtown Puyallup- Last seen on 1/1/26 @ 5:30am. Odd behavior for her not to come home as she frequently goes around the same block downtown by the… (Nextdoor Clark's Creek)
- Target posted a job opening for Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T0342) in Puyallup. Apply here.
- Cintas Corporation posted a job opening for Warehouse Associate - Loader/Unloader - 2nd Shift in Puyallup. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Puyallup here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fife
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