December 2018

SERVE OUR COMMUNITY ON A CITIZEN BOARD OR COMMISSION:When we say we couldn’t do it without you, we mean it!

November 2018

"HOUSING OPTIONS" CODE AMENDMENTS PUBLIC HEARING: The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 12th to consider proposed zoning code text amendments.

October 2018

JOINT EMERGENCY RESPONSE EXERCISE: The City of Puyallup’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) team participated with the City of Lakewood’s EOC team in a joint emergency response functional exercise on October 11th.

September 2018

CONSTITUTION DAY: On Constitution Day, September 17th, Puyallup Municipal Court Judge Andrea Beall spoke to two sixth grade classes at Edgemont Jr. High.

August 2018

COMMUNITY CAMPOUT: Bradley Lake Park was open for camping on August 11th and more than 100 people braved the rain to spend the night in the park.

July 2018

YET ANOTHER REASON TO NOT LEAVE YOUR DOG IN YOUR VEHICLE: Persons who leave their pet in their vehicle on a warm day could subject the animal to stress (or worse) and be themselves subject to a $250 fine.

June 2018

FOOD TRUCK FRENZY: The Food Truck Frenzy took over Bradley Lake Park on June 30th.

May 2018

PIONEER PARK PAVILION: The Pavilion was once again the site for the Puyallup Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony that was held on May 27th.

April 2018

NEW BUSINESS LICENSING SERVICE: Puyallup’s finance department is currently working with the Department of Revenue to transition to the state Business Licensing Service (BLS).

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.

Shaw Road OPEN 23rd to Manorwood

This project was completed on time and within budget. We thank you for your questions and comments, and hope you enjoy the improvements.

Shaw Road New Center Turn Lane Info

The FAQs for the Shaw Road project have been updated to include questions about the new center turn lane and the lane widths.

Shaw Road 23rd to Manorwood Three-Month Update

On April 19th,  Shaw Road was closed between 23rd and Manorwood for construction of a left-turn lane and other improvements.

Much progress has been made over the past three months. All of the deep excavation work and installation of new utility li...

Shaw Road Project: Manorwood & 33rd Intersection Closures

Update: The intersections of Manorwood Drive and 33rd Ave. SE at Shaw Road will not be closed this week as previously announced. Instead, these two intersections will be closed on June 25th for eight weeks to accommodate necessary utility work and allow t...

Shaw Road One-Way Restriction

The section of Shaw Road between 23rd/Crystal Ridge Drive and 26th/Cherokee, available only to northbound vehicles, is now 25 mph. Southbound travel is prohibited, and anyone using this lane to travel south risks a $136 infraction. Travelling the wrong wa...

Shaw Road Project Update

This project began construction on April 19th. The webpage (cityofpuyallup.org/ShawRoad) is being kept updated with current information, including responses to FAQs.

Many residents who live in neighborhoods adjacent to Shaw are experiencing increased traff...

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.

Memorial Bricks

Do you know of a military veteran that you would like to see memorialized?

One opportunity to do so is through the purchase of an engraved brick at the Puyallup Veteran's Memorial in Pioneer Park.  The memorial is a monument to honor veterans, bot...

Boards and Commissions Vacancies

City residents interested in serving in a volunteer capacity on one of the city's boards and commissions are encourage to submit an application for the following positions:

Arts and Culture Commission (4)Civil Service Commission (1)Council Salary Review Co...

Puyallup Community Court Receives Grant from Department of Justice

The Puyallup Municipal Court is one of five applicants nationwide that will receive a grant for its community court from the U.S. Department of Justice in partnership with the Center for Court Innovation. 

Puyallup will receive up to $200,000 as w...

And It’s Another Green Light!

In 2015, the signal lights along Meridian and 3^rd and 2^nd Streets NE (aka “the bypass”) in Puyallup’s downtown were outfitted with a system designed to improve traffic flow by adjusting signal timings based on demand. The system was then expanded to River...

Hearing Examiner Decision Entered on New Hope Significant Impact Business License

UPDATE: Although the hearing examiner spent over 150 hours reviewing records, listening to testimony and issuing her findings and decision on New Hope’s appeal of the City’s requirements relating to its significant impact business license, and while the C...

Initial Court Ruling on Puyallup's Pedestrian Safety Zones

Roy Ruffino, a signature gatherer, sued the City of Puyallup because the City implements pedestrian safety zones at the two busiest gates (Gold and Blue) of the Washington State Fair during the fall and spring fairs. Pedestrian safety zones are small desi...

Your Puyallup Address--In the City? Or Out?

Many people who have Puyallup addresses naturally think they live in the city, but some of them do not. That’s because a fair number of Puyallup addresses are located in unincorporated Pierce County, beyond Puyallup’s city limits.

If yo...

Fishing in Bradley Lake Park: New Restrictions

The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife has adopted a rule change regarding fishing in Bradley Lake. Beginning July 1^st, fishing will be restricted to juveniles (under the age of 15), seniors, and disabled persons who possess a designated har...

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...

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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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...

Puyallup Community Court Receives Grant from Department of Justice

The Puyallup Municipal Court is one of five applicants nationwide that will receive a grant for its community court from the U.S. Department of Justice in partnership with the Center for Court Innovation. 

Puyallup will receive up to $200,000 as w...

Pierce County Hearing Examiner Issues Decisions on Knutson Farms Development

On November 21^st, the Pierce County Hearing Examiner issued his decisions on the City’s appeals of Pierce County’s approval of the Knutson Farms warehouse development plan.  The project involves construction of approximately 2...

Puyallup PD Recognized for DUI Enforcement Efforts

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) recognized the Puyallup Police Department with its "Partnership in Public Safety Award" for Puyallup's efforts in capturing Place of Last Drink (POLD) data during fiscal year 2018. POLD data i...

Hearing Examiner Decision Entered on New Hope Significant Impact Business License

UPDATE: Although the hearing examiner spent over 150 hours reviewing records, listening to testimony and issuing her findings and decision on New Hope’s appeal of the City’s requirements relating to its significant impact business lice...

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 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...

Fishing in Bradley Lake Park: New Restrictions

The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife has adopted a rule change regarding fishing in Bradley Lake. Beginning July 1^st, fishing will be restricted to juveniles (under the age of 15), seniors, and disabled persons who possess a designated har...

Public Safety Staffing: What's Sufficient?

One of the most basic and critical functions of local government is the provision of public safety services. In the interest of ensuring that Puyallup’s public safety needs are met, the City commissioned a study to  determine the staffing levels ...

Civil Service Meetings - Date Changes

NOTICECIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONCHANGE IN MEETING DATES

Notice is given that in 2019, the regularly scheduled January and February meeting dates of the City of Puyallup Civil Service Commission have been changed due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the ...

PUBLIC NOTICE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR NPDES PERMIT

City of Puyallup, Hans Hunger, 333 S Meridian Puyallup,
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Library Board Meetings - Date Changes

NOTICEPUYALLUP LIBRARY BOARDCHANGE IN MEETING DATES

Notice is hereby given that in 2019, the regularly scheduled January and February meeting dates of the City of Puyallup Library Board have been changed due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the Presid...

And It’s Another Green Light!

In 2015, the signal lights along Meridian and 3^rd and 2^nd Streets NE (aka “the bypass”) in Puyallup’s downtown were outfitted with a system designed to improve traffic flow by adjusting signal timings based on demand. The system was then expanded to River...

Puyallup Sued Over Homeless Encampment Clean-Ups

A large Seattle-based law firm has sued the City of Puyallup and Pierce County on behalf of six homeless plaintiffs. The Seattle law firm alleges that the plaintiffs were victimized because the City and County cleaned up volumes of trash, waste and debris...

Public Safety Staffing: What's Sufficient?

One of the most basic and critical functions of local government is the provision of public safety services. In the interest of ensuring that Puyallup’s public safety needs are met, the City commissioned a study to  determine the staffi...

More Sidewalks Coming to Puyallup

The City of Puyallup is constructing $1.95 million worth of sidewalks as part of its Sidewalk Link Program.

At its August 21st meeting, the Puyallup City Council authorized two construction contracts with Reed Trucking & Excavating for the 2016 and 201...

Initial Court Ruling on Puyallup's Pedestrian Safety Zones

Roy Ruffino, a signature gatherer, sued the City of Puyallup because the City implements pedestrian safety zones at the two busiest gates (Gold and Blue) of the Washington State Fair during the fall and spring fairs. Pedestrian safety zones are small desi...

Who Represents Me? What is my Property Zoned? Do I Live in a Floodplain?

To answer these and other questions, the City recently added interactive mapping services to our website. The first set of these new applications make it easy to look up your City Council district and the zoning of any property. You’re ...

Your Puyallup Address--In the City? Or Out?

Many people who have Puyallup addresses naturally think they live in the city, but some of them do not. That’s because a fair number of Puyallup addresses are located in unincorporated Pierce County, beyond Puyallup’s city limits.

If yo...

Yet Another Reason to Not Leave Your Dog in Your Vehicle

Persons who leave their pet in their vehicle on a warm day could subject the animal to stress (or worse)--and be themselves subject to a $250 fine. That's because the City of Puyallup increased the fine for confining an animal in a vehicle in a way that p...

Fishing in Bradley Lake Park: New Restrictions

The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife has adopted a rule change regarding fishing in Bradley Lake. Beginning July 1^st, fishing will be restricted to juveniles (under the age of 15), seniors, and disabled persons who possess a designated har...

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 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...

South Sound Business on Puyallup's Diverse Economy

Reporting for South Sound Business, Andrew Fickes explains how Puyallup's diverse economy helps make it a Pierce County powerhouse.

Another Little Free Library in Puyallup

Thanks to the work of volunteers, there's another Little Free Library in Puyallup. Article by Allison Needles.

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...