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Free Covid Testing
Pierce County is bringing COVID-19 mobile testing to Fife on Tuesday, Sept 2. The testing is free and identification is not required. While on-site staff can help you register, filling out this form ahead of time can make things go faster. The free covid testing will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday …
Read MoreI-5 Total Lane Closure Fife
The city of Fife has asked the Chamber to help spread the news. Plan a detour ahead of time so you can avoid the complete I-5 lane closure in Fife this weekend. While closed lanes, both north and southbound are not likely to make motorists happy, notable progress will be completed on the State Route…
Read MoreUnemployment/Lost Wages Assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that Washington has been approved for a grant under a lost wages assistance program. For a quick summary, read the details below. For greater details on the LWA, visit FEMA’s lost wages supplemental payment assistance page. Update 8/24 Published 8/21: Unemployment continues to be a concern for Washingtonians. That’s no…
Read MoreChildcare Panel – Virtual
After our Zoom call with Kevin Alfano, Superintendent with Fife Schools, we decided on our next topic. Since the decision to operate schools remotely affects the whole community, our next focus is childcare. What are parents to do while working if their children are too young to be left alone? Childcare has always been a concern…
Read MoreCommunity Resource Guide & Directory
The 2020 Directory and Community Resource Guide is finally here. Best of all, it’s available, whether you want it digitally and/or in print! Of course, you’ll find some quick facts about our 3 communities and see information at a glance. Then you’ll find information on employment, education and housing. And even more important, you’ll have…
Read MoreZoom Call with Superintendent of Fife Public Schools
Who could have predicted that a global pandemic would mean a complete overhaul of how students are educated in our schools? To this end, who thought twice about the massive implications of what this new “home schooling” would bring? The Fife superintendent, Kevin Alfano, spent an hour with the Fife Milton Edgewood Chamber to answer…
Read MorePort of Tacoma Strategic Plan
Published Aug 4. Updated Aug 12 When you think of the Port of Tacoma, do you just think of the cargo that moves in and out of Tacoma, gigantic cranes, and the large shipping containers that you see on the back of trucks on I-5? The Port is so much more than that. They invest…
Read MoreGuidance for Long Term Care Facilities
The state has offered more guidance to anyone who has a loved one in long term care. Family members know the challenges of not spending time with that person. While it may be hard on visitors, the emotional strain on the resident is tremendous. Though social isolation leads to a mental health issue for many,…
Read MoreSchool Recommendations from Inslee
While educators and students are wondering what school recommendations will look like this year, the entire community wonders as well. What will happen with the schools with Covid? Previously, the Chamber brought Dr. Chen to a Zoom call after his recommendation that Pierce County schools operate remotely. Now Governor Inslee has offered his recommendations for…
Read MoreFME Community Schools Will Be Thru Remote Education this Fall
Update: Aug 6. Governor Inslee has announced a statewide plan for remote education in schools this fall. His decision reiterates Dr. Chen’s decision from a few days ago. No one seems particularly excited about the idea of remote, virtual learning for students in schools this fall. It’ll be hard on students, teachers, parents, employees and…
Read More“Google My Business” Know-How
In today’s world, many businesses are really starting to recognize the importance of their digital presence. If they didn’t have a web presence before, they are realizing that they need one now! Customers are either unwilling or unable to come into the stores like they did in February. But despite that, there are some businesses…
Read MoreSchool Backpacks from MVCC
An annual school backpack giveaway is one way Mountain View Community Center consistently strives to support our FME community. Each year, they help ensure that kids head back to school with needed supplies each fall. During this pandemic, their commitment to schools, students, families and the community is unwavering. No matter what school will look…
Read MoreSafe Start Washington – Indefinite Extension of Pause on Counties Moving Ahead
The original Safe Start Plan indicated that a county would stay in every phase for a minimum of three weeks. However Governor Inslee implemented a pause on July 2. It was scheduled to end this week. However, due to the spike in the Covid numbers, on July 28, the governor extended the pause indefinitely on…
Read MoreFace Covering Requirements
New face covering requirements are now in place due to the high levels of Covid-19 in the state. July 23 brought an onslaught of bad news to the business and educational community. Governor Inslee announced roll-backs in business practices based on the phased approach to reopening. Meanwhile the Director at Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department recommended…
Read MoreRemote Learning Recommended for Pierce County Schools Fall 2020
Update: Statewide guidance for schools Anthony L-T Chen, Director of Health at Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and chief health strategist for Pierce County has recommended remote learning for schools this fall. Several schools in Pierce County released an announcement today. Puyallup, Sumner-Bonney Lake, and University Place School Districts will move to fully remote learning this…
Read MoreRibbon Tying Event
We are celebrating the reopening of several Edgewood businesses in Edgewood with a ribbon tying event! Businesses Charlene’s Baskets and Bows Goldenrod Jewelers Moose Canyon Winery D’Nails & Spa The Sewing Project Join us in-person for the ribbon tying (in the parking lot with social distancing). As much as we’d love to see you in…
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