Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime training with mortars from 5 a.m. March 30 to 11:59 p.m. March 31. … [Read more...]
Pierce County Council Adopts COVID-19 Emergency Small Business Relief Loan Program
The Pierce County Council enacted the COVID-19 Emergency Small Business Relief Loan Program on March 24, 2020, a direct action to keep businesses located in unincorporated Pierce County in operation and protect jobs threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Loan amounts up to $10,000 will be awarded, based on number of employees. Loans will be offered to qualified applicants at no interest … [Read more...]
MultiCare to Implement Temporary Pay and Benefit Program for Employees
TACOMA, Wash. — MultiCare Health System is grateful to the health care professionals and employees who continue to work tirelessly to address the COVID-19 health crisis – and recognizes that this is a stressful situation for all. To address this, MultiCare is creating a temporary staffing, pay and benefit protection program for all MultiCare employees. … [Read more...]
Free Library Services for You While Staying Home
We truly hope you are staying home and staying health during this public health crisis. In our efforts to help reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic 2019 (COVID-19) and in compliance with Gov. Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order, the Pierce County Library System’s buildings continue to be closed, however our online library is always open for you. … [Read more...]
Unemployment insurance applications increased 843 percent over previous week
Submitted by the Washington State Employment Security Department. During the week of March 15-21, 133,464 new claims for unemployment benefits were filed with the Employment Security Department (ESD) which was an increase of 119,310 new claims over the previous week. … [Read more...]
“Stay home, stay healthy”: What does it mean for you?
This week, Gov. Inslee issued a new proclamationrequiring the people of Washington to “Stay Home, Stay Healthy.” What, exactly does this policy mean for you and where can you go for more information and assistance? … [Read more...]
Financial Relief to be made Available from Delta Dental of Washington
Submitted by Delta Dental of Washington. Delta Dental of Washington is pledging financial assistance – in the form of grants and advance payments – for its in-network dentists following orders by Gov. Jay Inslee to halt all non-emergency dental procedures for two months in order to reserve critical equipment for COVID-19 healthcare workers. … [Read more...]
Hearing Examiner issues decision on Pierce Transit master plan amendment
The Hearing Examiner issued a Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Final Decision related to the Pierce Transit Public Facilities Master Plan Amendment. … [Read more...]
Your Money is Protected During These Uncertain Time
Submitted by Don Clark, Jr., President/CEO, Sound Credit Union Credit unions and banks across the country are seeing an uptick in cash withdrawals as consumers feel uncertain about the current state of the economy and flock to their local branches and ATMs. … [Read more...]
Obituary Notices – March 28, 2020
Mountain View Funeral Home: Ronnie Bacote; Kelly Jo Blaisdell-Cook; Kelli Jean Kaler; Garfield Klinger; Evelyn L. McAfee; Sandra Jean Purser; Lolala Martha Reynolds. … [Read more...]