Pierce County recently dedicated $7.5 million from its federal CARES Act allocation to create a program that would offer a 30 percent discount to dine-in customers, excluding alcohol purchases. The 30 percent discount is only available to customers eating at eligible restaurants during a two-week promotional window. The promotional dates have not been set. Licensed restaurants in operation before March …
For full press release click here. The city of Gimhae, Korea, delivered 10,000 KF94 masks and 1,000 sets of personal protection equipment (PPE), which includes body suits, N95 masks, gloves, eye protection, and shoe covers, to the city of Lakewood on Monday, August 17. Gimhae and Lakewood have shared Friendship Cities status since 2006. The masks and PPE were donated …
In response to COVID-19, Washington has launched Washington Listens, a support program and phone line to help people manage elevated levels of stress due to the pandemic. People who call the Washington Listens support line will speak with a support specialist and get connected to community resources in their area. The program is anonymous. “Washington Listens helps people cope and …
In early August, the Pierce County Council passed two ordinances aimed at making more funding available to local businesses struggling from impacts of COVID-19. The first ordinance doubled the total amount of funding available through a previously established COVID-19 Adaptation Grant Program, bringing the total authorized for assistance to $10 million. The second ordinance established a Commercial Rent and Mortgage …
The city understands that child care is a critical resource for parents to return to work. Many parents are understandably wary of accessing child care as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise. The city is using some of its CARES Act Relief funds it received from the state of Washington to provide grants to licensed child care providers in Lakewood. …
Two mobile COVID-19 testing trailers are scheduled in Lakewood and University Place. Lakewood – Wednesday, July 29 at West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 21, located at 5000 Steilacoom Blvd SW in Lakewood, from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. University Place – Tuesday, August 4 in the vacant lot across from West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 31, located at …
To curb rising COVID-19 cases, changes coming to the “Safe Start” Plan Gov. Jay Inslee and Secretary of Health John Wiesman announced changes to “Safe Start,” Washington’s phased approach to reopening. The changes target activities that data have shown provide a higher risk of COVID-19 exposure. In an attempt to curb rising case numbers, the governor and secretary are changing …
The CARES Act Funding Dashboard provides an overview of how the city is allocating the CARES Act funding it received. To learn more about CARES ACT funds the city received visit here. For a full display of the dashboard click here.
July 2, 2020 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Inspector General drafted a COVID-19 fraud bulletin outlining potential loan modification and foreclosure rescue schemes that borrowers may face. To read the HUD Fraud Bulletin visit here.
July 1, 2020 The city is now accepting applications for the Lakewood Small Business Emergency Coronavirus Relief Fund Grant program. This program is designed to support local businesses and the economy. The program is funded with $607,640 from a portion of the City’s CARES Act stimulus package distribution. To learn more about this program’s eligibility requirements, application process, and to …
June 24, 2020 Gov. Jay Inslee and Secretary of Health John Wiesman announced a statewide mandatory face covering order that will take effect Friday, June 26. To learn more about the statewide mandate visit here.
June 17, 2020 The city of Lakewood established an assistance program to support small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is focused on providing much needed capital to sustain business operations and retain employees who may otherwise be laid off as a result of the current economic climate. If your business has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, …
June 8, 2020 The Tacoma Pierce County Chamber and the Economic Development Board of Tacoma-Pierce County have shared out the following resources for business to assist in re-opening and recovery. Re-Opening Tool-Kits, and Recovery Resources www.backtoworktoolkit.com – A toolkit for reopening the office and getting back to work. Joint project led by Madrona alongside Seattle Venture Community, leading Tech, Retail, …
June 5, 2020 Pierce County announced today that its application to move to Phase 2 was approved by the state Department of Health. The move to the second phase is effective immediately. From Pierce County: “I’m pleased that our residents’ hard work to social distance and abide by best practices has been recognized,” said Executive Bruce Dammeier. “While we are …
May 29, 2020 Effective Monday, June 1, 2002 Lakewood Municipal Court will resume normal operations. To keep the public and court employees safe, court counter services and court hearings will be conducted using public health guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Visitors to the court, whether it is to attend or watch a hearing or to do …
May 25, 2020 Pierce County is providing free personal protective equipment (PPE) to businesses to help them comply with COVID-19 workplace safety practices and protect employees and customers. This program is funded through $158 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act federal dollars. A total of $30 million will be focused on economic stabilization and recovery projects …
May 22, 2020 The Lakewood City Council approved a new small business no-interest deferred loan program for low income businesses affected by COVID-19. Applications will be available in June. Details of the program are being finalized. Once complete more information will be shared about how to apply and who is eligible. The city received $350,611 in grant money awarded by …
May 8, 2020 The city thanks the many healthcare workers in our community for their continued commitment to providing care and for being on the frontline daily during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lakewood police officers showed their appreciation to Western State Hospital workers on May 7, 2020 alongside West Pierce Fire & Rescue crews. The healthcare workers at Western State work …