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Puyallup
Saturday, May 24th, 2025
Good morning, Puyallup. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Pierce County deputies locked down Parkland elementary school at 611 132nd St S after a 7-year-old fired a compressed air BB gun replica from a nearby home, shattering two windows and confiscating the weapon while no arrests were made. KOMO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Department of Social and Health Services will offer the SUN Bucks program to help families buy food for school-aged children during the summer. Eligible children will receive $120 per child + funds will be deposited on existing SUN Bucks cards in early June while new cards are mailed in mid-June, and families must apply by August 29 if not automatically enrolled. Puyallup School District
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pacific Whale Watch Association said that Big Mama—renowned for her role in humpback recovery—returned to the Salish Sea with the season's first whale calf after members saw the pair on Wednesday in Haro Strait near the US-Canadian border. The young calf stayed close to its mother, and more humpbacks are expected to feed in local waters soon. KOMO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington state has introduced its first Smokey Bear license plate to raise funds for preventing human-caused wildfires. Governor Bob Ferguson signed SBB 5444 on Tuesday, and the plate will be sold starting November 1 with an initial fee of $40 and a $30 renewal fee — the money will support DNR wildfire prevention programs. KOMO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Memorial Day Weekend will bring sunny skies and air temperatures in the 70s, but local lakes and rivers remain in the 50s. Residents are urged to wear life jackets and avoid swimming alone – even experienced swimmers risk cold water shock. KOMO
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Paranormal Cirque II
12:30 PM — Washington State Fair — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling blend of circus art and paranormal excitement under the big top.
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Danny Vernon Illusion of Elvis with the DeVilles
4-5:30 p.m. — Puyallup Main Street Association — Free entry — Experience an incredible tribute to Elvis with Danny Vernon and his band, The DeVilles.
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5K for Today Race
12:00 AM — Rogers High School, Puyallup, WA — Virtual option available — Participate in a flat, fast 5K to support the paralysis community.
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