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The Puyallup DPS department is committed to making its permitting process more customer-centric, predictable, and transparent. As part of this effort, the Permit Performance Dashboard provides current data on permit applications and their review times.
The City of Puyallup accepts volunteer applications for Boards & Commissions year-round. Applications submitted for fully seated Boards & Commissions will be recorded for future consideration. Current open spots include:
Please visit our website to learn more about membership requirements. Applications can be submitted online.
For more information, email Info@PuyallupWA.Gov or call 253-841-5480.
Pierce College Appreciation Week is April 14 - 22, 2026. Check out our website page for details on the celebration.
Every year, the City offers the opportunity to publicly honor the contributions and sacrifices of our military veterans by engraving a brick at the Veteran's Memorial in Pioneer Park. The bricks line a small courtyard, which is bordered by a statue of a soldier. Engravings occur in August or September for best weather conditions and viewing.
Memorial bricks cost $50 for one engraved line (20 characters maximum including spaces), $75 for two lines, and $100 for three lines plus sales tax. Orders made starting in June will be fulfilled during the next calendar year.
Click here to order online today.
Explore Puyallup history through local news, events, and people with the Seattle Times Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and content only published online.
Search from a highly respected, diversified mix of scholarly journals, professional and trade publications, and magazines covering over 150 subjects and topics, including Spanish-language options. . ProQuest eLibrary offers a collection of full-text multidisciplinary periodical and media content, designed for middle and high school students, college undergraduates, instructors, and librarians. ProQuest Student Resources is a great place to find scholarly articles for school reports.
Libby provides access to thousands of e-books, audiobooks, magazines, and streaming content. If you are using an Amazon tablet (Fire, Kindle, Paperwhite), the equivalent app is called OverDrive. The apps are free and available in the app store for your device. You can also access this resource via the web. You will need your library card number and pin to access this online resource.
RECENT INCREASE IN JURY DUTY SCAMS REPORTED IN WASHINGTON STATE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: April 2, 2026
Contact: Eric Johnson, APR
Title: Public Affairs Officer
Phone: 253-770-3370
Email: ejohnson@puyallupwa.gov
Regional Lahar Evacuation Exercise Set for April 23 Across East Pierce County
Puyallup, WA – Communities across East Pierce County will participate in a coordinated regional lahar evacuation exercise on Thursday, April 23, 2026, aimed at preparing students, schools, and emergency responders for a potential volcanic hazard from Mount Rainier.
The full-scale exercise, taking place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., will involve students and staff from multiple school districts in Puyallup, Sumner, Bonney Lake, Orting, Buckley, Carbonado, and Wilkeson. Participants will practice walking established evacuation routes to designated safe areas, while schools outside the hazard zone will conduct shelter-in-place drills.
This multi-agency effort is coordinated by the East Pierce Interlocal Coalition for Emergency Management (EPIC), in partnership with local cities, school districts, and first responders. During the exercise, Emergency Operations Centers in participating jurisdictions will be activated to support coordination, communication, and safety monitoring across more than 50 facilities.
A lahar is a fast-moving flow of water, mud, rock, and debris that originates on a volcano. With Mount Rainier considered an active volcano, experts warn that a future lahar event could put thousands of lives at risk in the Puyallup River Valley and surrounding communities.
“The safety of our community starts with preparation,” said Scott Engle, Chief of the Puyallup Police Department. “This exercise ensures that students and staff understand evacuation procedures and are ready to respond quickly in the event of a real emergency.”
Kirstin Hofmann, the City’s Emergency Manager, emphasized the importance of readiness. “This exercise is about more than a single day; it’s an opportunity to practice lifesaving actions in a controlled environment while building a culture of preparedness. By working together across agencies and jurisdictions, we’re strengthening our ability to respond quickly and effectively to protect our community.”
The primary goals of the exercise include:
Community members can expect increased pedestrian activity, particularly in downtown areas and along evacuation routes, as thousands of students participate. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use caution near schools and crosswalks during the exercise window.
While the drill is limited to students and staff, residents are encouraged to use this opportunity to review their own emergency plans. Preparing for a lahar, or any disaster, includes identifying evacuation routes, signing up for emergency alerts, and assembling a household emergency kit.
For more information about the regional lahar evacuation exercise and preparedness resources, visit: https://laharexercise.com/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: March 24, 2026
Contact: Eric Johnson, APR
Title: Public Affairs Officer
Phone: 253-770-3370
Email: ejohnson@puyallupwa.gov
City of Puyallup Secures Over $1.3 Million in State Funding for Stormwater and Park Improvements
Puyallup, WA – The City of Puyallup has been awarded more than $1.3 million in state Capital Budget funding to support critical infrastructure and community enhancements, including upgrades to stormwater systems and improvements at a popular local park.
The City will receive $1,030,000 in state funding for the 4th Street NW Stormwater Project, which will address drainage challenges, improve water quality, and enhance system capacity in the surrounding area. This investment will help reduce localized flooding risks while supporting long-term economic development downtown.
In addition, the City has been awarded $361,000 to construct a parking lot at Van Lierop Park. The project will enhance accessibility, improve safety, and provide a more durable and functional parking area for park visitors. These upgrades will support increased use of the park and ensure a better overall experience for the community.
“These grants represent a significant investment in Puyallup’s infrastructure and public spaces,” said Mayor Ned Witting. “The 4th Street NW stormwater improvements will help protect our neighborhoods from flooding and prime downtown for investment, while the Van Lierop Park project ensures residents and visitors can safely and comfortably access one of our valued community parks.”
The 4th Street NW Stormwater Project is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to modernize aging infrastructure and meet current environmental standards. Funding will go towards the next phase of this project, titled phase N2-B, which will extend the new stormwater main from W Stewart south on 5th St NW under the BNSF railroad tracks and end just past the Sound Transit parking garage.
The Van Lierop Park parking lot project aligns with broader goals to enhance parks and recreational amenities throughout Puyallup. The $361,000 grant will go towards the Final Design and Engineering phase of this project, with the goal of expanding the existing parking lot to accommodate demand for the new playground.
The City sends a heartfelt thank you to the 25th Legislative District for helping secure these grant funds. Thanks to the efforts of Representative Cyndy Jacobsen, Representative Michael Keaton, and Senator Chris Gildon, the City can move forward with these two critical capital projects.
For more information about these projects and other City initiatives, please visit the City of Puyallup website.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: March 3, 2026
Contact: Eric Johnson, APR
Title: Public Affairs Officer
Phone: 253-770-3370
Email: ejohnson@puyallupwa.gov
City of Puyallup Thanks Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland and Senator Maria Cantwell for Securing $850,000 Federal Grant for Meeker Festival Street Project
Puyallup, WA — The City of Puyallup is proud to thank Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell for their leadership in securing an $850,000 federal grant to support the Meeker Festival Street project, a transformative investment in downtown Puyallup’s safety, accessibility, and community vibrancy.
“Revitalizing the Meeker Festival Street is a smart investment for Puyallup,” said Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10). “I am proud to secure federal funding that makes our communities more safe, attractive, and vibrant.”
The funding, part of the FY26 Federal Appropriations package, will help reimagine a section of E Meeker downtown into a flexible festival street that enhances pedestrian safety, improves accessibility, and creates an inviting space for residents, businesses, and community events.
“This investment is a tremendous win for Puyallup,” said Mayor Ned Witting. “Congresswoman Strickland’s advocacy and Senator Cantwell’s support helped bring this funding home. We are so grateful for their continued commitment to our community. This funding, coupled with our investment in streetscapes and private investment in housing and storefronts, will bring incredible vitality to our downtown. It will make it a place where residents and visitors can connect, congregate, and celebrate.
Located on E Meeker, between S Meridian and 3rd St SE, the Meeker Festival Street will be a flexible, pedestrian-oriented public space that can be temporarily closed to vehicle traffic for special events, community gatherings, markets, and programming while still functioning as a key link in the downtown street network.
The project is a centerpiece of the City’s downtown revitalization goals. In addition to creating an inviting space for gatherings and activities, it will replace aging utilities and pavement, improve streetscape infrastructure, and strengthen the connection between the downtown core and historic Meeker Mansion, enriching both daily life and visitor experience. This project, along with the planned redevelopment of the nearby Cornforth Campbell property, will activate an area of downtown that has been historically underutilized.
The City of Puyallup thanks Representative Strickland and Senator Cantwell for championing this project at the federal level and for their ongoing support of Puyallup. The Meeker Festival Street is currently set for construction in summer 2027. To learn more about the project, please go to the City’s website.
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Persons may set off consumer fireworks in the city limits of Puyallup from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm on July 4th.
Consumer fireworks are the kind which can be purchased from various retailers or at licensed firework stands. Many fireworks available for purchase outside of the city are not legal to own or discharge in Puyallup.No one may discharge fireworks in a public park or on a public street or sidewalk. Fireworks may only be discharged on private property with the permission of the property owner. Youth of 15 years and under are prohibited from possessing or discharging any fireworks unless directly supervised by an adult who is responsible for the underage person.Puyallup’s fireworks regulations are contained in chapter 16.20 of the city’s Municipal Code.Citizens can report fireworks violations by calling the non-emergency number: 844-821-8911. Please do not call 911.
Practicing good hygiene and keeping surfaces clean is essential now more than ever. But baby wipes, disinfectant wipes, paper towels and even smaller makeup-remover wipes must be thrown away in the trash. On a not-good day, wipes and other products clog pipes and pumps, increasing maintenance. On a terrifically bad day (the kind no one wants), flushing these kinds of products can lead to sewer backups.
The only safe product to flush is toilet paper, because only toilet paper is designed to break down quickly in the wastewater system. Even if a non-toilet paper product says it’s flushable, don’t do it. Dispose of all types of wipes in the garbage.
Many people who have Puyallup addresses naturally think they live in the city, but some of them do not. That’s because a large number of Puyallup addresses (as assigned by the US Postal Service) are located in unincorporated Pierce County, beyond Puyallup’s city limits.
If you’re not sure whether you live in or outside of the city, there's an easy way to determine the answer. Simply enter your address into the search function on this map and click on your property to return a “yes” or “no” regarding your Puyallup residency.
One of the biggest differences between living in Puyallup or outside is the source of public services including law enforcement, Code compliance and business licensing. Residents of Puyallup must receive garbage collection service, and they pay stormwater fees which fund facilities designed to reduce nuisance flooding and keep our local waterways clean. Those who live in Puyallup also pay some of their property taxes to the city for essential and other services, including maintenance and operation of the Puyallup Public Library.