The Puyallup City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on September 10 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
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Strickland, Schrier Tour Puyallup Planned Parenthood
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Lakewood, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) visited Planned Parenthood’s Puyallup Health Center for a clinic tour and a roundtable discussion on reproductive rights with local providers. “Planned Parenthood provides essential healthcare for patients,” said Strickland. “I remain committed to ensuring that all women, regardless […]
Meridian Closed for Rodeo Parade September 6
Starting on Friday, September 6, 2024, at approximately 8:30 am, a section of Meridian in downtown Puyallup will be closed for the annual Rodeo Parade. From Stewart to 7th Ave SW, Meridian will be closed to vehicles while the parade is taking place. Additionally, other side streets, including 3rd ST SW, 9th Ave SW, and […]
Pierce College to receive Association of Community College Trustees regional equity award
Pierce College will receive the 2024 Pacific Region Equity Award from the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). This recognition demonstrates the college’s commitment to creating equitable educational opportunities for underrepresented and underserved communities. “Equity is foundational to our mission of creating quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an […]
City Celebrates College Appreciation Week Starting August 31
Puyallup, WA – The City of Puyallup is hosting College Appreciation Week starting at Noon on Saturday, August 31st, 2024, at the Washington State Fair. Watch the BIG game on a BIG screen at the Fair as WSU takes on Portland State. Before kick-off, the City will host a VIP event as part of the […]
My Community: How one Pierce College student is using his education to give back
In 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic began, many students had to make the difficult decision between staying in school and supporting their families. One such student was Vitaly Bravo Urrutia. Vitaly put his Pierce College education on hold to work whatever jobs he could find to help his mother pay rent, put food on the […]
Pierce College’s Director of International Education selected for AIEA Presidential Fellowship
Pierce College’s Executive Director of International Education Cindy Schaarschmidt has been named a 2024-2025 Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) Presidential Fellow. “It’s an honor to be selected for the AIEA presidential fellowship program,” Schaarschmidt said. “I look forward to working alongside such an accomplished group of fellow international education leaders this year and learning […]
Local leader appointed to the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees
The Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees welcomes Ryan Wheaton, a Pierce County resident, residing near Puyallup, to its governing board. “As a parent, I understand the vital role libraries play in shaping our children’s educational journey, and as a lifelong learner, I know the continued resources libraries offer throughout our paths in life,” said Wheaton. […]
Puget Sound Energy breaks ground on new Operational Training Center
Puget Sound Energy and development partner Trammell Crow Company, a global real estate development firm, are breaking ground on a new training facility, enhancing hands-on training for PSE field workers, first responders, engineers and project management staff. When complete, electric and gas utility workers and emergency first responders will receive high quality training in one […]