Spotlight
‘We’re not out of the woods yet’
It’s tempting to think of the pandemic as something that occurred in the past, but the reality is that COVID-19 continues to be a significant burden in the United States. As of last November, there were more than 39,000 new cases, 3,000-lus hospitalizations, and about 350 deaths attributable to COVID-19 each day nationwide. Despite relatively low rates of COVID-19 in recent months in Pierce and King counties, serious cases and deaths are still occurring, and health officials urge the general public to keep their guard up and keep testing to help avoid spreading the virus and protect their own health.
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News
School measures are on the ballot
Voters in three school districts in Pierce County and one King County school district are being asked to approve school funding measures in a special election in February.
The “economic climate” gets the blame from the developer for ending an agreement with Pierce County to build a resort at the county’s Chambers Bay Golf Course.
How people are taking civic action
At the same time the world is recovering from the pandemic, individuals and organizations can address issues they care about in their communities.
PenMet Parks is proposing two new recreational and community spots for the Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula area—one of them a senior center.
Lifestyles
BOOK REPORTS: Beating boredom; trailblazing black women; and Betty White Is it possible that being bored in retirement can actually be a good thing?
Food
What federal climate legislation means to farmers and the food system For farmers and the broader food system, experts say the climate legislation passed by Congress doesn’t go nearly as far as some would like but will still have far-reaching implications.
Adventures
Walla Walla says go east Boosters of the eastern Washington town say winter visits there are a winner.
Health & Fitness
Places to take your fitness sitting down or standing up Looking for some fitness and exercise programs designed especially for older adults?
Personal Finance/Consumers
Social Security through a crystal ball Social Security payments and how they might stack up in the future against the cost of living is the subject of a new study.
