March 2018

PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS PRESENTATION: The Puyallup Public Library was honored to host a presentation from the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on February 6th.

February 2018

ST. VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY:

Approximately 250 seniors festively dressed in red and white attire attended the annual St. Valentine’s Day party held at the Pioneer Park Pavilion and hosted by the Activity Center.

January 2018

A LIBRARY IN WILDWOOD PARK? WHY, YES!: A local Girl Scout troop has built and installed a “Little Free Library” in Wildwood Park in Puyallup.

December 2017

CITY GALLERY TO FEATURE WORK OF ARTIST ANNE DOANE: On Thursday, January 18th, the City of Puyallup will host a reception for artist Anne Doane whose work is currently being featured in “City Gallery” on the fifth floor of City Hall.

November 2017

GIVING TREE: The Giving Tree is currently up and being displayed at the Puyallup Recreation Center. The tree has lots of tags for kids in need that live right here in Puyallup.

October 2017

MERIDIAN/31ST OVERPASS AT SR 512 IMPROVEMENTS:

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) recognizes that traffic volumes on the Meridian/31st overpass at SR512 often exceed capacity and result in back-ups and delays.

September 2017

THIRTY YEARS OF SERVICE FOR OFFICER LEPPELL: Congratulations to Officer Lloyd Leppell who recently celebrated his 30th anniversary with PPD!

August 2017

DAY CAMP ECLIPSE VIEWING: On the morning of August 21st, day camp counselors explained what a solar eclipse is, how often it happens, the equipment to be used to view the eclipse, dangers of looking at the sun and

July 2017

CONCERTS IN THE PARK: We are halfway through the Summer Concerts in the Park series and the reviews have been great!

June 2017

UTILITY BILLING:
It has been a little over a year since Paystation went live. Paystsation is the City’s new Utility Billing online payment system.

May 2017

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES: The City’s Hazard Mitigation Committee is working diligently to update the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan and making great progress.

April 2017

EMERGENCY MANAGER TOURS NEVADO DEL RUIZ: Pat Donovan, Puyallup’s Emergency Manager, spent five days in Colombia, touring around Nevado del Ruiz, an active volcano similar to Mt. Rainier.

Shaw Road Closed Starting April 19th

Shaw Road will be closed for construction starting Thursday, April 19th between 23rd* and Manorwood. Vehicles will be able to cross Shaw between Cherokee and 26th, and one northbound-only lane will be available from Cherokee/26th down to 23rd/Crystal Ridg...

Shaw Road Project Local Access Routes

In advance of next week's planned closure of Shaw Road from 23rd to Manorwood, here is a map detailing the closure area as well as which intersections will be accessible and which will not. Vehicles will be able to cross Shaw between Cherokee and...

Shaw Road Project--Ask a Question, Leave a Comment

Do you have a question, concern or comment about the Shaw Road project? Submit those via this form; once we determine the appropriate staff person to respond, they will get back to you. Questions and answers of general interest will be shared with others ...

Shaw Road Partial Closure Scheduled to Start Week of April 16th

Shaw Road will be closed from 23rd to Manorwood for six to eight months starting the week of April 16th. A notice will be issued announcing the specific construction start date when that has been determined.

Shaw Road Partial Long-Term Closure Starting April 19th

Shaw Road will be closed for construction starting Thursday, April 19th between 23rd and Manorwood. Vehicles will be able to cross Shaw between Cherokee and 26th, and one northbound-only lane will be available from Cherokee/26th down to 23rd/Crystal Ridge...

City Council Public Hearing

The Puyallup City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 1st, to consider a minor revision to Lot 21 of the approved Final Plat for Fruitland View Estates.

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Spring Clean-Up Coming April 30th - May 5th

Spring Clean-Up will be the week of April 30th – May 5th. This is the time of year when Puyallup utility customers can put out extra garbage and yard waste, and also recycle one major appliance at no charge.

For Extra Garbage: Leave up t...

SR 167 Extension Project Update (It's Good News!)

For several years, the City of Puyallup has worked to ensure the best of two options for the future SR 167/Meridian/Valley Avenue interchange when SR 167 is extended between Meridian and I-5.

As described on the City's website, Puyallup has consistently ad...

Portable defibrillator donated to City of Puyallup

Jamie’s Heart Foundation, a local non-profit organization dedicated to assisting families who are battling childhood heart disease, has donated a portable automated external defibrillator (AED) to the City of Puyallup. At the request of the dono...

Volunteers Sought for Downtown Beautification

Puyallup City Councilmember Robin Farris is seeking volunteers to join her “One-Woman Clean-Up Crew” which serves to improve the appearance of highly visible locations in the interest of community aesthetics, cohesion and pride.

Since May of last year, the...

Puyallup Receives "Bee City" Designation

Puyallup was the second city in the state of Washington to receive an official "Bee City" designation from Bee City USA, a not-for-profit organization committed to developing and maintaining sustainable habitats for pollinators such as native be...Read on...

New Hope Resource Center Draft Mitigation Conditions Released

The City of Puyallup has prepared preliminary (or draft) business license mitigation conditions for the New Hope Resource Center, a drop-in daytime homeless day shelter which operates at 414 Spring Street. A public meeting will be held on Monday, Septembe...Read on...

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Website Personalization Now Available!

By clicking “Log In” on the MyDashboard bar at the top of the screen, users may create a login for the site or use their Facebook profile to access MyDashboard. Once logged in, visitors can choose the modules, features and keywords that they’d like to see...Read on...

Shaw Road Partial Long-Term Closure Starting April 19th

Shaw Road will be closed for construction starting Thursday, April 19th between 23rd and Manorwood. Vehicles will be able to cross Shaw between Cherokee and 26th, and one northbound-only lane will be available from Cherokee/26th down to 23rd/Crystal Ridge...

New Art Show at "City Gallery"--Free and Open to the Public

On Thursday, May 17th, the City of Puyallup will host a reception for artist Brett Carlson whose work is currently featured in “City Gallery” on the fifth floor of City Hall. Carlson’s pieces consist of hand-cut tin reclaimed...

City of Puyallup to Join in New West v. Vermillion Motion

Today, former Puyallup City Council member Steve Vermillion filed a motion in the West v. Vermillion lawsuit seeking the application of a recent Court of Appeals ruling to the facts of his case. The City of Puyallup will join in this motion.

On February 21...

City of Puyallup Prevails in Counterclaims Against 39th Contractor

The City of Puyallup prevailed in many of its counterclaims and defenses against Conway Construction in Pierce County Superior Court according to a final judgment entered by Judge Stanley Rumbaugh on February 21, 2018 as well as other court documents. &am...

Portable defibrillator donated to City of Puyallup

Jamie’s Heart Foundation, a local non-profit organization dedicated to assisting families who are battling childhood heart disease, has donated a portable automated external defibrillator (AED) to the City of Puyallup. At the request of the dono...

Volunteers Sought for Downtown Beautification

Puyallup City Councilmember Robin Farris is seeking volunteers to join her “One-Woman Clean-Up Crew” which serves to improve the appearance of highly visible locations in the interest of community aesthetics, cohesion and pride.

Since M...

Puyallup Receives "Bee City" Designation

Puyallup was the second city in the state of Washington to receive an official "Bee City" designation from Bee City USA, a not-for-profit organization committed to developing and maintaining sustainable habitats for pollinators such as native be...Read on...

Puyallup’s Adaptive Signal System Earns WSDOT Award of Excellence

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has named the City of Puyallup’s Adaptive Signal System as the winner of its 2016 Award of Excellence for Best Special Project.

This project implemented adaptive signal control technology at sev...Read on...

LID Code Change SEPA

The preliminary DNS for the above referenced permit number – P-16-0033. This is a non-project SEPA action for proposed amendments to the Puyallup Municipal Code relating to the 2016 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for Low Impact De...Read on...

Shaw Road Partial Long-Term Closure Starting April 19th

Shaw Road will be closed for construction starting Thursday, April 19th between 23rd and Manorwood. Vehicles will be able to cross Shaw between Cherokee and 26th, and one northbound-only lane will be available from Cherokee/26th down to 23rd/Crystal Ridge...

Puyallup City Council/Notice of Public Hearing

NOTICECITY OF PUYALLUPPUBLIC HEARING

Notice is given that the Puyallup City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution for a minor plat alteration associated with Lot 21 of the approved Final Plat of Fruitland View Estates.

This minor p...

Spring Clean-Up Coming April 30th - May 5th

Spring Clean-Up will be the week of April 30^th – May 5^th. This is the time of year when Puyallup utility customers can put out extra garbage and yard waste, and also recycle one major appliance at no charge.

For Extra Garbage: Leave up t...

Puyallup Utility Rate Increases to Fund Capital Needs

In the interest of attending to important maintenance and upgrades for our aging utility systems, Puyallup’s water, sewer and stormwater rates will increase by 3.5% in 2018. This means that the average residential utility customer will pay an ad...

A Library in Wildwood Park? Why, Yes!

A local Girl Scout troop has built and installed a “Little Free Library” in Wildwood Park in Puyallup. The books offered are for all ages, from pre-readers to adults.

Troop #43636 spent nine months from start to finish on this project, ...

Puyallup Seeking RFQs for Hearing Examiner Services

The City is requesting proposals for the purpose of selecting a person or firm/entity to perform Hearing Examiner services.

City Council Public Hearings for the 2017 Property Tax Levy and the 2017 City Budget

Notice is hereby given that the Puyallup City Council will hold two public hearings: one for the proposed 2017 budget and one for the 2017 Property Tax Levy. The public hearings are scheduled as follows:

• Tuesday, November 15, 2016 (2017 Property Tax...Read on...

Puyallup City Council Meeting Date Change

Notice is given that the November 8, 2016 City Council meeting has been changed to November 15, 2016. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., and will be held in the William Stoner Council Chambers, located on the 5th Floor of Puyallup City Hall, at 333 Sou...Read on...

2017 Recommended Budget Available for Review and Comment

The City of Puyallup's budget is the means by which your elected officials determine how to spend limited revenues. As such, the budget reflects key policy decisions, and decides how programs and services are prioritized. Public input is welcome and encou...Read on...

Salmon Springs Phase 2 Project - RFQ

INTRODUCTION:

The City of Puyallup (“City”) is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) to provide consulting, design, and engineering services for the Salmon Springs Phase 2 Project. All services are to be performed or supervised by persons appro...Read on...

SR 167 Extension (Tacoma Weekly)

An article by Steven Dunkelberger in the Tacoma Weekly describes progress being made to extend SR 167 from Puyallup to Tacoma. This project will construct the remaining four miles of SR 167 between Meridian in Puyallup and I-5 in Tacoma.

SR 167 Extension Project Update (It's Good News!)

For several years, the City of Puyallup has worked to ensure the best of two options for the future SR 167/Meridian/Valley Avenue interchange when SR 167 is extended between Meridian and I-5.

As described on the City's website, Puyallup has consistently ad...

Puyallup Herald Reports Latest Addition to Outdoor Sculpture Gallery

The Puyallup Herald reports on the latest addition to the city's outdoor art sculpture gallery: the piece "Siblings" by Olinka Broadfoot.

KIRO 7 Reports on WSU Puyallup's Work to Protect Waterways

At WSU Puyallup, researchers are trying to figure out how to best protect our local waterways from toxic chemicals. KIRO 7's Jeff Dubois explains more.

Puyallup Purchases Land for Future Public Safety Building

On August 23, 2016, the Puyallup City Council approved the purchase of 3.06 acres of land on 39th Avenue SE as the possible future location of a new public safety building.

This action was taken pursuant to the Council's stated interest in eventually ...Read on...

Puyallup North Neighborhood Streets Improvements Project Wins Award

The Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce's special publication "Building with Concrete" featured the 2016 Excellence in Concrete Construction Award Winners as chosen by the Washington Aggregates and Concrete Association. Page 7 describes Puyallup'...Read on...