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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,...
Washington City Ranks Very High for Best City for Foodies
Whenever I travel, I find what food that town is known for. Traveling is a great way to see what new food is out there or what food that region is known for. Place like upstate New York you'll find items like chicken riggies and something called a garbage plate.
Equestrianless Seattle: A No Horse Town
In an attempt to cut the budget and save money, the Seattle Police Department is doing away with a 150-year-old patrol unit. As of September 30, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) will officially be discontinuing its Mounted Patrol Unit (MPU), citing resource constraints and the need to prioritize emergency response and criminal investigation.
PNW volunteers, emergency responders deployed as Hurricane Helene’s death toll tops 130
Two members of Washington Task Force One are part of the sprawling effort involving many government agencies and nonprofits to help millions of people struggling from flooding and power outages. Hurricane Helene tore through the south after making landfall, and as of the weekend, 4.8 million people were without electricity.
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