Molina Healthcare of Washington is committing an additional $15 million to support primary care providers (PCPs) and substance use disorder (SUD) providers across the state and to help alleviate the financial impacts of COVID-19 on safety net providers. Molina’s contribution will lead to increased stability and ensure that its contracted providers are able to adapt care delivery and maintain and … [Read more...]
Puyallup Farmers Market struggles to survive with COVID-19 restrictions | Tacoma News Tribune
“We are skating on thin ice.” Read more: Puyallup Farmers Market struggles to survive with COVID-19 restrictions | Tacoma News Tribune … [Read more...]
Accessibility improvements coming to section of Gem Heights Drive East
A project to improve accessibility and sidewalk connectivity along Gem Heights Drive East between 176th Street East and 168th Street East will begin June 29. The work is expected to be complete in early September. … [Read more...]
Washington schools superintendent sues over voter pamphlet language | The Seattle Times
State superintendent Chris Reykdal is suing a primary challenger for what he describes as a defamatory sentence in her statement for the state voters' pamphlet. Read more: Washington schools superintendent sues over voter pamphlet language | The Seattle Times … [Read more...]
Pierce schools grapple with in-person learning, required masks | Tacoma News Tribune
The Bethel School District has already put in an order to purchase 40,000 masks for students and visitors. Read more: Pierce schools grapple with in-person learning, required masks | Tacoma News Tribune … [Read more...]
Library Board discusses progress and next steps of service during the pandemic
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System Board of Trustees will discuss how the Library System has been serving communities while the library buildings are closed to help reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic 2019 (COVID-19) and steps to reinvent services. Join the meeting via conference call, 1-510-338-9438, access code: 623 788 004 #, attendee ID: #, on … [Read more...]
Virtual Memorial Day Observance presented by Tacoma Historical Society
Each year on Memorial Day, Tacoma Historical Society sponsors a ceremony and observance of this solemn national holiday at Tacoma's War Memorial Park to honor those who've given their lives in service to their country. … [Read more...]
Lakewood officer who fatally shot man identified | Tacoma News Tribune
This is at least the second officer-involved shooting this Lakewood officer has been involved in. Read more: Lakewood officer who fatally shot man identified | Tacoma News Tribune … [Read more...]
Going back to school will look different post-pandemic in WA | Tacoma News Tribune
“Nobody thinks we’re coming back (to school) in anything that doesn’t still look like social distancing.” Read more: Going back to school will look different post-pandemic in WA | Tacoma News Tribune … [Read more...]
Letter: Fishermen still must stay home?
At 8:14 A.M. today, April 27, Drew Mikkelsen, KING-5’s South Bureau Chief tweeted: “Hiking/fishing resuming soon??? Gov. Inslee just announced he’s having a 2:30 press conference with public lands/fish & wildlife/state parks officials.” This could mean we’ll need to: … [Read more...]