Good morning, Puyallup.

A crash involving two cars and three semi-trucks blocked all but the HOV lane on southbound I-5 in Fife near the 54th Ave E exit at 9:27 a.m. Friday—two semi-trucks rolled over and debris along with spilled oil caused an 8-mile backup—and teams are working to clear the scene with no injuries reported.

The Puyallup School District will introduce a new transportation system for the 2025-2026 school year that includes a Puyallup Access Card for student safety and the StopFinder app for real-time bus tracking, with updated route information starting August 22—families will receive email instructions then and access cards in September with mandatory use beginning October 6—to improve security and communication.

PSD is partnering with Acts Pharmacy to host a free vaccination clinic at Aylen Junior High Library on August 20 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for students under 18, offering Tdap (tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis), Meningococcal and HPV vaccines to help meet immunization requirements.

Bubble Run Seattle

8:00 AM – 11:30 PM — Washington State Fair — Cost varies — Experience a colorful and fun-filled 5K run with bubbly excitement for all ages.

5k for Mental Health Awareness

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Foothills Trail, East Puyallup Trailhead — Free entry — Participate in a 5k run/walk to support mental health awareness for first responders and the community.

Concert in the Park featuring Hair Nation

6:30-8 p.m. — Pioneer Park — Free entry — Experience a night of nostalgia with Hair Nation at Puyallup's lively Music in the Park event.