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UpdatedThu, Apr 29, 2021 at 11:54 am PT Reply (Shutterstock) PIERCE COUNTY, WA — The Pierce County Council has unanimously approved a proposal to expend $50.5 million to support county residents as they struggle with recently re-imposed pandemic restrictions. "This bill addresses the emergent needs of people and businesses who are hurting in our community, as well as confirms our continued response to the pandemic itself," said Pierce County Council Chair Derek Young. "It also represents the foundation of our recovery. The Council's strategic investments now and through future appropriation...

Pierce County to spend millions on COVID-19 relief for residents, businesses © Peter Haley, The News Tribune Pierce County Council unanimously approved millions in spending Tuesday to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and its repercussions. Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and it was signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11. It gives states and counties $65.1 billion in flexible aid to help with the impacts of COVID-19 on government, businesses and individuals. Washington was allocated an estimated $1.47 billion, according to the National Association of Counties...

Pierce County Council to pause investigation into Sheriff Ed Troyer (Pierce County Sheriff's Department, Facebook) The Pierce County Council announced Wednesday that it will be pausing its investigation into Sheriff Ed Troyer, following the announcement of a separate investigation from the state Attorney General. The two investigations stemmed from a late-January incident, where Troyer had called the police on a Black newspaper delivery driver. Troyer had reported seeing a car moving in and out of a neighbor’s driveway at 2 a.m. with its headlights off. He then confronted the driver, identi...

County Council's investigation of Sheriff Troyer paused as state looks at criminal case News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash. 4/28/2021 Josephine Peterson, The News Tribune (Tacoma, Wash.) Apr. 28—The Pierce County Council has temporarily halted its investigation into Sheriff Ed Troyer's interaction with a Black man delivering newspapers in a Tacoma neighborhood. Council Chairman Derek Young announced in a Tuesday meeting that the council has paused the investigation into Troyer until the state's criminal investigation has concluded. The council previously agreed to hire Brian Moran...

Covid-19: step towards normality as restrictions ease across north-east The north-east is taking its biggest step out of lockdown so far this year as Covid-19 restrictions ease across the region today. Restaurants and cafes, beer gardens, non-essential shops and gyms can all welcome customers for the first time since Christmas. Alcohol cannot be served indoors, but is allowed outside. Leisure centres and attractions such as galleries and museums can also reopen, along with tourist accommodation. Funerals and weddings can take place with up to 50 people in attendance, non-essential...