Good morning, Puyallup.

The 2025 Vesey/Munson Art Show will take place from May 15 to 21 at the Karshner Museum in Puyallup — junior high and high school artwork will be on display and an artist reception will be held on May 21 from 7 to 8 p.m. The show honors art teachers Dan Vesey and Deb Munson for their role in inspiring creativity in students, teachers and community members.

Earlier this month, students from Puyallup High School and Rogers High School traveled to Spokane for the 2025 Washington HOSA State Leadership Conference where they competed against over 2,500 students in medical skill assessments.

Top performers earned placements and invitations to the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Nashville in June—showing their strong skills and dedication—.

Ralph Munro, Washington’s longest-serving secretary of state—who served five terms since his 1980 election—died Thursday morning at age 81.

He worked hard to help people get to polling places, make voting easier, and learn about government.

Washington drivers will need to remove studded tires from their cars by March 31 to avoid a $137 fine—WSDOT said—and automotive centers are expected to be busy the weekend before the deadline.

PSD student-athletes finished the winter semester with high marks in sports and academics.

Schools such as Emerald Ridge and Puyallup High earned state and district awards in basketball, wrestling, gymnastics and swimming — several teams even recording undefeated seasons.

Washington State Gaming Expo 2025

The Washington State Gaming Expo features a wide range of gaming vendors, celebrity guests, and various gaming activities across an expansive venue in Puyallup.

Jordan World Circus in Puyallup

The Jordan World Circus features thrilling aerial acts, animal attractions, and interactive experiences for children at the Washington State Fair.

Youth Job and Resource Fair

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — South Hill Mall — Free entry — Connect with local employers and kickstart your career with job opportunities and on-site resume help.

Wild Edible Foods foraging & herbal Medicine Workshop

9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. — Wolf Camp and the Conservation College — $195 — Discover the art of foraging and herbal medicine making while embracing nature's bounty.

DIY Planted Pots & Succulents Night

6:30-8 p.m. — Holiday Cafe — $30 for two — Enjoy a hands-on workshop painting pots and planting succulents while creating memories.

Spring Fair

10 AM – 10 PM — Washington State Fair — Cost info not specified — Experience a lively community fair with rides and local delights.