Bridging the Digital Divide in Pierce County

Addressing the Need for Internet Connectivity In and Out of the Home

Washington Just 2.2 Percent From Vaccination Threshold

If 2.2 percent more Washingtonians 16 and older get their first shot, the state can immediately reopen.

Puyallup River Pollution: Electron Hydro Fined $501K For Spill

The Washington Department of Ecology is fining Electron Hydro half a million dollars for spilling astroturf into the river last summer.

Grocery Store Worker's Union Continues Push For Hazard Pay

Pierce County's hazard pay ordinance has been vetoed by Executive Dammeier, but UFCW Local 367 is not ready to give up the fight.

Washington Breweries Offer 'Pints For Pokes' To Boost Vaccination

Participating members of the Washington Brewers Guild will be offering a beer on the house to vaccinated customers next month.

Puyallup Launches Parklet Pilot Program

Puyallup is testing a program allowing restaurants to open curbside cafés so they can host more customers during the pandemic.

Puyallup-Based Small Business Offered Grant from Comcast RISE

Appethaizing Thai Food is Among 69 BIPOC-Owned Small Businesses in Washington Selected to Receive Support

Comcast will Boost Internet Speeds for Some Customers in Puyallup

Comcast will Boost Speeds of its Performance Starter+ and Gigabit Internet Packages this Week at no Additional Cost to Customers

To Offset Phase 2 Damages, Pierce Council Prepares To Invest

The county will re-enter Phase 2 Friday, further restricting local businesses. Now, the council is proposing new spending to help them out.

Comcast and Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Announce Broadband Expansion

Comcast and Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Invest Nearly $3 Million to Expand Broadband Service to 600 Homes in and around the Tribe’s Campus

Comcast to Provide $111,000 in Funding to Pierce County Charities

Comcast Reaches 10-Year Milestone for Low-Income Internet Adoption Program and Announced Future Investment Plans in Pierce County

Small Businesses in Puyallup Can Now Apply for Relief Grants

Ready for Business Fund from GSBA and Comcast will Provide $2,500 Grants to Small Businesses Hit by Economic Challenges

Puyallup Area Bankruptcies In Year Of Coronavirus: See Numbers

Bankruptcy filings were down in Pierce County last year, but experts expect them to surge in coming years.

One-Year Anniversary of Pandemic Reveals Internet Usage Trends

Puget Sound Region Became “Testing Ground” for How Home Broadband Networks Would Hold up Nationwide

How Reliable Is Your Washington Power Provider?

See how well power providers in the Puyallup area and across WA serve their customers.

Ferrucci Jr High Club Hosts Food Drive For Metro Animal Services

The Ferrucci Community Service Club is inviting the public to help feed hungry kids and pets in need.

Restaurant Jobs: Is The Industry Recovering In Washington?

See how employment in the restaurant industry in Washington has fared month to month since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Puyallup Patch Readers Share Favorite Local Restaurants

This week Patch asked its readers which local restaurants deserved national attention. Here's what Puyallup said.

Comcast Builds on Commitment to Low-Income Internet Service

Comcast Made Several Announcements this Week that Build on its Longstanding Commitment to Advance Digital Equity in Washington State

Federal Way Macy's Among 36 Closing In 2021

All 36 stores are set to close by the end of April.

Washington's Minimum Wage Will Rise Friday

Though not as significant as the jump to $13.50 per hour that happened at the start of 2020, the minimum wage will increase for 2021.

Christmas 2020 Grocery Store Hours In Puyallup

Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions at Safeway, QFC and more.

Fisher Scones Maker Fined For Overworking Teens 1,500 Times

The Washington Department of Labor & Industries says it's the "most occurrences ever of overworking teens".

Connecting Vulnerable Students in Puyallup To Online Learning

Comcast Extends COVID Support with 60 Days of Free Internet to June 30, 2021 for Low-Income Customers in Puyallup

Puyallup Receives Free Public Wifi Access from Comcast thru June

71,000 Public WiFi Hotspots throughout Washington state will Continue to be Available to Everyone for Free, including Non-Xfinity Customers

Small Brewery Sunday 2020: Where To Grab A Pint In Washington

The second annual Small Brewery Sunday is Nov. 29. Here’s how to support local breweries and taprooms all across Puget Sound.

Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Them Stay Afloat In Puyallup

Small Business Saturday can help local businesses across the country overcome pandemic hardships.

Which Puyallup Business Is Best Of The Year?

Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as a local Business of the Year.

Small Businesses in Puyallup May Apply for Support from Comcast

Recipients will Receive Marketing Consultations, Media Placements, Commercial Creative Production Services, Or Technology Services

Washington L&I Cites 9 More Businesses For Mask Violations

Citations remain relatively rare, however. L&I has only cited 20 businesses since July, but investigated 1,300 complaints in October alone.

The Great Junk Hunt Coming To State Fairgrounds In November

The flea market has been approved to use the fairground's space, which they say will be big enough to allow for safe social distancing.

11 Washington Businesses Have Been Fined For Mask Violations

The Department of Labor and Industries says they've been called to mask complaints at 4,200 businesses since the mandate began.

Upcoming 2021-2022 Puyallup Council Budget Meetings

The City Council will review and consider the preliminary budget at three workshops in October, on an as needed basis.

Pierce Co. Businesses Have Until Oct. 2 To Apply For COVID Relief

Among other relief programs, businesses can receive funds paying up to $24,000 in rent or mortgages.

Pierce County Council Approves Funding To Pay Commercial Rent

The council has signed off on nearly $8 million in funding to help local businesses suffering during the pandemic.

UW Conducting Survey On Health And Puyallup's Restaurant Industry

Restaurants have been hit hard by the coronavirus, now UW researchers are asking restaurant owners and patrons to share their experiences.

Helping Connect Low-Income Students in Puyallup to the Internet

New Program Available for Pierce and Thurston County Schools and Non-Profits to Connect Low-Income K-12 Students to the Internet from Home

City Of Puyallup Announces CARES Act Coronaviru Relief Funds

The deadline to submit an application and proof of 501(c)3 status is July 31.

Puyallup Starts Accepting 2021 Lodging Tax Applications

The Lodging Tax Revenue Guide and Application are available online and at City Hall.

Puyallup Gives $250K Of CARES Funds To Help Businesses, Residents

The city says they're setting aside a quarter million dollars to help non-profits and businesses struggling during the pandemic.