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Puyallup
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Puyallup. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Seattle Sonics star Shawn Kemp pleaded guilty to second-degree assault for a 2023 Tacoma Mall shooting in which he claimed self-defense after his truck was broken into, and he was sentenced Friday afternoon—at 1:30 p.m. in Pierce County. FOX 13
- ➤ On August 21, a 29-year-old man crashed his motorcycle into a house in Pierce County and was arrested for several crimes including burglary, hit and run, and firearm offenses — he also had felony warrants and was found with cash, drugs, and a stolen firearm. FOX 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Six school districts in western Washington, including Puyallup School District, received over $75,000 from Gesa Credit Union's Affinity debit card program—supporting classroom technology, academic programs, and extracurricular activities. KOMO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pierce County officials formed a task force to study a new youth justice center because the current facility has not been updated in 30 years—detailed proposals will be discussed soon. FOX 13
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.38 Special Concert
10:30 a.m. — Washington State Fair — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a live performance by the iconic rock band at a community fair.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.
~ Native American Proverb
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