Pierce County Parks and Recreation has sought approval for a timber harvest in Frontier Park, affecting 18.5 acres near Puyallup. The project is under review, with public comment likely required before final decisions.
Multiple highway closures are in effect this week as part of WSDOT maintenance and repairs. I-5 and SR 169 will see lane reductions and closures, with SR 169 closing both directions between Southeast 332nd Street and Plass Road starting August 17 for 35 days to remove a fish barrier. SR 522 will also close its right lane for maintenance on August 5-6.
Electron Hydro LLC is seeking public input on upgrades to the Puyallup River hydropower facility, with comments due by August 24. The project aims to improve energy generation capacity while addressing environmental concerns.
The Puyallup Library has launched a new website with enhanced features for accessing resources and events. The update aims to improve community engagement with library services.
Puyallup residents should be aware of new airspace restrictions near Spokane fires, which affect drone usage. The restrictions are in place to support firefighting efforts as the Sinlahekin Fire grows to 9,000 acres near Loomis in Okanogan County.
The city has released a detailed flooding preparedness guide, offering safety tips for low-lying areas near rivers and streams. The guide includes evacuation routes and property protection measures.
What to watch next: The August 24 deadline for hydropower project comments and the completion of SR 169's fish barrier removal project in early September.