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Pierce County rural areas to see improved internet through $12M project
(The Center Square) – Pierce County has announced a public-private partnership that will use more than $7 million in federal funds to boost internet access in the region’s most rural areas. The public-private partnership totals $12.1 million, with Pierce County dedicating $7.15 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to the project. Astound Broadband will spend the remaining $4.95 million as part of the partnership. According to the county,...
IAM 751 President Jon Holden gives a strike update
The Boeing machinists’ strike is in its third week. On Friday, the company and the union were back at the negotiating table. This came after Boeing made another offer earlier in the week, its “Improved Best and Final” one. It was quickly rejected. There were criticisms that it didn’t go far enough. Also, that the company had disrespected the negotiating process by releasing the offer’s details to the media. Meanwhile, the company has begun requiring thousands of managers and non-union employees to take one week off without pay. This will occur every four weeks as part of temporary rolling furloughs.
Washington Minimum Wage Set to Increase to $16.66 per Hour in 2025
TUMWATER - The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced today that the state’s minimum wage will increase to $16.66 per hour beginning January 1, 2025. This 2.35 percent increase from 2024 is based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), as calculated by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Weather Update: Mix of Clouds, Light Rain Sweeping Across Western Washington
Seattle, WA – The National Weather Service reports a weakening front is moving through the northern part of Western Washington this afternoon, bringing a mix of clouds and light rain. As the front dissipates, a weak upper-level trough will linger, resulting in continued chances of showers tonight and into Wednesday.
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