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Puyallup
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Puyallup. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Nearly one month after the White River Bridge closed on August 18 following a semi-truck crash, local businesses in Buckley and Enumclaw have seen sales drop by nearly 50% as detour routes stretch delivery times — business owners urge quick repairs to restore normal operations. FOX 13
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Washington drivers have paid the highest gas prices in the nation with King County at $4.88, Snohomish at $4.68 and Pierce at $4.72 while the national average stands around $3.20—drivers pay about $1.65 more per gallon than in other states. State leaders argued over a six-cent gas tax raised in July that funded transportation projects and defended the Climate Commitment Act as a key effort to reduce carbon emissions. KOMO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new proposal will launch a fast ferry service between Tacoma and Seattle for next year's World Cup—Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello said fully electric Artemis 29 vessels will run eight round-trips daily from selected docking sites under a one-year pilot program costing $4 million, half funded by tourism dollars. Residents support the plan, though it remains uncertain if the service will be ready in time. KOMO
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Captain America's Back to School Mission
4-5 p.m. — Holiday Cafe — $40 per child — Design your own shield and join Captain America on an adventurous back-to-school mission.
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Cider Swig Festival
12-5 p.m. — Haub Family Field — Cost varies — Celebrate Washington’s largest cider festival with tastings, live music, and family-friendly activities.
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