Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. The public is invited to weigh in on options for the future Tacoma to Puyallup Regional Trail route between downtown Tacoma and Fife. The online open house provides information on two options to connect the trail from the intersection of Pacific Highway East and Port of Tacoma Road to […]
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2023 Community Funding process now open
City of Puyallup announcement. The City of Puyallup is accepting funding proposals from social service agencies which provide services to the local community. Organizations interested in submitting a proposal for funding in 2023 must meet the Eligibility Information outlined in Section III of the application. The application is designed to be filled in electronically and […]
Fred Oldfield takes on World War II and wins
By the fall of 1940, Fred Oldfield registered for the draft, as all young men were required to do. But Fred also had the chance to pursue his art education. “My brother Whitey’s occupation was mostly gambling,” Fred wrote. “He became friendly with a drifting artist and paid him $2 a day to teach me to paint. Whitey […]
Lodging Tax (LTAC) funding process now open
City of Puyallup announcement. The City of Puyallup is soliciting applications for Lodging Tax revenues in 2023. Organizations wishing to apply must use the Application for 2023. All proposals must meet the Lodging Tax Guidelines as adopted by the City Council. In accordance with state law, applicants for lodging tax funds must provide estimates of how any funds received […]
City Celebrates We are One Project
City of Puyallup announcement. Puyallup, WA – The City is hosting a public ceremony to dedicate the “We Are One” project, a collaboration with the Puyallup School District to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion through artistic expression. The ceremony will be held on the second floor of the College Center building at Pierce College on […]
Storytime in the Park
City of Puyallup announcement. This summer, we are excited to provide two Storytime sessions in the great outdoors. We will be at the picnic shelter, come rain or shine! Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join the fun. These sessions are targeted for ages 3-6. Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 10:00 AMBradley Lake Park531 […]
Internationally Acclaimed and Loved artist Fred Oldfield’s Western Heritage Center Celebrates 20 years
The first time premier western artist Fred Oldfield created successful art came in the summer of 1934. As retold in Joella Oldfield’s book, Better Than I Deserve, sixteen year old Fred was lying on his bunk after a long day herding cattle, and he began to sketch. First, he drew a bull thistle on the wall […]
Puyallup looking to improve Meridian
City of Puyallup social media post. Wayfinding signage and street trees are just some examples of streetscape elements that the City is looking to improve with the Meridian Streetscape Project. Get involved by participating in our upcoming in-person Open House on June 22 at the Pavilion. FMI https://bit.ly/MeridianStreetscapes
Puyallup Rec Center Restoration Project making progress
City of Puyallup social media post. The Puyallup Recreation Center Restoration Project is moving along. In May, the City’s contractor, Neeley Construction, began the demolition of the interior and exterior walls of the center to make way for new improvements. FMI https://mailchi.mp/puyallupwa.gov/recreation-center-restoration-project-update