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Pierce College protests against education cuts

About 250 students who represented 13 community and technical colleges in Washington state shouted to the rooftops of the Capitol Rotunda last week in Olympia.Their message:...

Tow Mater appearance to benefit Puyallup Food Bank

Tow Mater is coming to Puyallup. A replica of the toothy tow truck from the Disney/Pixar movie “Cars” will roll into town for a one-day guest appearance...

Sumner schools show off science and art

The Sumner School District celebrated the arts and sciences among its student body during the annual Science Fair and Art Show on Saturday at Mountain View Middle School in Bonney...

Daffodil Festival princesses crowned

One by one, 24 high school senior girls knelt on the stage last Saturday at Clover Park Technical College&#';s event center and were officially named this...

Puyallup Homeless Coalition formulates 2012 strategic plan

Concerned residents, business owners, educators and city government representatives gathered last week at the United Methodist Church to collaborate with the Puyallup Homeless...

Cleanup continues

Puyallup and Sumner are still in clean-up mode following the winter storm last month.

Princesses named official Goodwill Ambassadors

Last year, the Daffodil Festival worked to revive the event and become more connected through community service. It offered the princesses to community organizations as unofficial...

Knowing the symptoms of a heart attack can save your life

February was proclaimed as Heart Month to build awareness about heart attack and heart disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control, cardiovascular disease is the leading...

Gala ‘Reflections’ to officially open

After they’ve spent the past three years at the Tacoma Hockey Center, area skaters are awaiting the gala reopening of the Spanaway Ice Rink this weekend. Especially...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Counting the homeless

The Puyallup Homeless Coalition shined a light on the homeless population of Puyallup and South Hill last Thursday during the nationwide 24-hour Point-in-Time Survey.

Larson elected to lead Fair board

Jerry D. Larson, 47, the vice president of Larson Glass Company, Inc., and a Puyallup native, has been elected as president by the shareholders of the Western Washington...

Mud Bay grows leaps and bounds

“We are currently the 14th largest U.S. pet retailer (by store count) and one of the top three U.S. retailers in natural pet care,” co-CEO Marisa Wulff said....

Daffodil Festival preparations in full swing

For the 79th consecutive year, the Daffodil Princesses of Pierce County are hard at work. This time, though, the festival will come with some updated elements.

Mild to Wild Car Show

from:Puyallup Fair and Events Center

The Mild to Wild car show was created over 20 years ago by Chas Marten, a Tacoma native well known for producing local shows since the 70's.The Mild to Wild event has been held in...

Jason Kertson and The Immortals from Puyallup to perform at Hard Rock Cafe

Autism Speaks, the largest resource agency in the U.S. providing assistance in the fight against autism, has invited Puyallup-based hard rock band Jason Kertson and The Immortals...

Riverside Fire and Rescue celebrates 60 years

For Riverside Fire and Rescue of Pierce County Fire District 14, 2012 is a major milestone.

Mr. Sumner&#'; proud of his service on city council

After he served for 23 years on the Sumner City Council, including two years as the mayor, Leroy Goff — regarded by so many as “Mr. Sumner” — decided the end...

March on Puyallup

Despite a bitterly cold morning, the Kalles Junior High School student body took to the streets last Friday and marched in honor of the late Martin Luther King Jr. and the beliefs...

Puyallup partners with USDA to control coyote population

As the Puyallup coyote population continues to pose a threat to people and domestic animals, the city is finalizing a contract with the U.S. Department of Agriculture that aims to...

Schlumpf embraces candidacy for state representative

Shelly Schlumpf, the executive director of the Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce and an advocate for small-business growth, job creation and workforce education, has announced...

Zeiger&#';s military emblem&#'; bill passes in committee

State Rep. Hans Zeiger shined a light on decorated military veterans last Wednesday when his bill unanimously passed in the House Transportation Committee.

Chamber recognizes Good Samaritan for innovation

A nasty winter storm that rolled in last week almost derailed the Puyallup/Sumner Chamber&#';s annual awards breakfast at the Pioneer Pavilion in Puyallup.

Aging in place, then and now

While the idea of aging in place is not new, there is a resurging interest in the concept.

Global Inversion Thanks To Teeter Hang Ups

PUYALLUP, WA - With over 2 million people in 64 countries using Teeter Hang Ups equipment to invert, the pursuit for back pain relief...

Professional Athletes And Trainers Trust Teeter

PUYALLUP, WA - The physical strain that Professional athletes ( http://www.teeter-inversion.com/teeter-athletes.asp ) put on their bodies often times results in...

Wii bowling at activity center is a very popular social scene

Every Friday morning, the Puyallup Activity Center&#';s lounge comes alive with the virtual lanes of Wii bowling.

Vermillion will serve on the Pierce Transit conference

City Council member Steve Vermillion has been appointed to represent Puyallup as a member of the newly convened Public Transportation Improvement Conference.

Auto group poised to expand in 2012

After several years of declining sales, auto dealerships in Puyallup are noticing slight improvement. One that attests to that is the Harnish Family Auto Group.

Seniors beat the winter blues at Activity Center

As part of its January wellness program, the Puyallup Activity Center welcomed Jennifer Wrye, an adult services specialist at Good Samaritan, to speak about ways to beat the...

City, police to complete flashing beacon project

The Puyallup Police Department, in conjunction with the City of Puyallup, plans to install two remaining flashing beacons in the school zones of Maplewood and Stewart elementary...

Leslie’s hot house rhubarb set for harvest

It’s the winter season in the Sumner Valley, which means the tender and fresh hot house rhubarb soon will be for picking at Leslie Farms. In a few weeks, workers at Leslie...

Loose-leaf teas get top bill at the Sumner library

The Sumner Public Library hosted Tea Madame Tea Shop owner LaDonna Olmstead for a public class on the wide world of loose-leaf teas.

Steel drum performer introduces children to wide world of percussion

Children and adults were taken on a Caribbean vacation last Wednesday at the Puyallup Public Library when steel drum performer Ian Dobson came to visit.

Berryland Café treats customers like family

Last July, Lola said Berryland Café garnered enormous success during Sumner&#';s inaugural Rhubarb Festival. The restaurant sold more than 200 rhubarb pies.

Santa Claus is the real deal

Thousands of children visit Old Cannery each Christmas season

Puyallup man leaves behind a legacy of integrity

Potter, considered an icon by many who knew him and worked with him, died of natural causes on Dec. 28. He was 61.

Couple to open backyard bird feeding store

Wild Birds Unlimited, the nation&#';s largest chain of backyard feeding and nature specialty stores, is expected to open its first Puyallup-area location in March on...

Chamber rebrands Puyallup tourism with retro visitor center

The Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce will have a new look to its front-lobby Visitor&#';s Center, and a restaurant guide, map and business directory soon will be...

Redistricting panel approves new political maps

With less than 90 minutes to spare, the Washington State Redistricting Commission transmitted plans on Sunday night to the state Legislature that reshape the state&#';s...

Edgewood water company wins state taste award

Acknowledgment came this past summer, when member-owned Mt. View-Edgewood Water Company was named the 2011 award-winner for the Best Tasting Water in Washington State. The honor...

Police to offer class to Sumner community

For many citizens, police officers are synonymous with highway patrolmen; rarely do people think about what being a cop is all about. But for Sumner residents who are interested...

Worksource Puyallup adds hundreds of jobs

When the Hampton Inn opened Oct. 21 in Puyallup, the excitement of a new hotel property in the market was great news. But equally as remarkable was the fact that 23 jobs were...

Consolidate Your Home Gym With ThunderBell(R)

Puyallup, WA - The ThunderBell(R) is a new fitness product by Teeter(R) which replaces the need to have kettlebells, dumbbells, barbells and medicine balls to achieve your fitness...

Teeter Is Making History at HSN

Puyallup, WA - On January 4th and 5th, Roger Teeter will celebrate his 14th year as a guest at the TV shopping network HSN. The Teeter Hang Ups Inversion Table is the longest...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Puyallup, Washington with AmericanTowns Puyallup Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Pierce County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Puyallup organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Puyallup is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Weekend Activities in and around Puyallup

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Puyallup area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Washington’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

Flip for Fitness

PUYALLUP, WA---This New Year, stop making resolutions and start working on a better, healthier you. One way to get there is to literally flip your fitness routine on its head with...