State funds community-based program to ensure COVID-19 information gets to hard-to-reach communities

April 18- In an effort to make sure all Washingtonians have the information they need to stay healthy, the state is funding a $500,000 community-based outreach campaign. Community-rooted organizations will provide emergency language and outreach services to groups disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic but less likely to be receiving timely information through government agencies and traditional news … Continue reading State funds community-based program to ensure COVID-19 information gets to hard-to-reach communities

PSE offers bill assistance for customers impacted by COVID-19

April 13- Puget Sound Energy will make funds available to help customers who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through its Crisis-Affected Customer Assistance Program (CACAP). This includes customers who recently became unemployed, partially unemployed, or cannot work. The $11 million are carry-over funds under PSE’s Low Income Program. With approval from the Washington … Continue reading PSE offers bill assistance for customers impacted by COVID-19

Puget Sound Fire Weekly Emergency Incident Recap March 29- April 4

April 17- Puget Sound Firefighter Montero begins the agency's series of Firefighter Read Alouds with The Fire Engine Book. Grab your kiddos and enjoy a story! Every week, the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority releases its emergency incident response summary. This is the totals for the week of March 29-April 4. According to the statistics, … Continue reading Puget Sound Fire Weekly Emergency Incident Recap March 29- April 4

Governor Inslee expands eviction moratorium and adds additional protections for residential and some commercial tenants

April 16-Gov. Jay Inslee expanded protections for renters today as COVID-19 continues to impact the finances of Washingtonians statewide. “It is clear that as we deal with the challenges around COVID-19, the financial impacts on Washingtonians are significant,” Inslee said. “People have lost their livelihoods through no fault of their own and we must continue … Continue reading Governor Inslee expands eviction moratorium and adds additional protections for residential and some commercial tenants

Sound Transit to temporarily reduce service further on Link and some ST Express routes

Agency asks riders to only take essential trips and wear face masks April 16-Because of fluctuating staffing availability to operate service, Sound Transit will introduce additional service reductions on Link starting on Monday, April 20 and on certain ST Express routes operated by King County Metro starting Saturday, April 18. The further service reductions also … Continue reading Sound Transit to temporarily reduce service further on Link and some ST Express routes

SeaTac Police Officers Save 72-Year-Old Man in Trouble

April 10-SeaTac Police staff has been assisting the Parks, Community Programs & Services with the mobile lunch program for seniors as part of the COVID-19 response.  This service along with the skills of two members of the police department were especially helpful for one resident last week. On April 2, Community Service Officer Regina Burke … Continue reading SeaTac Police Officers Save 72-Year-Old Man in Trouble