‘Going to save some lives.’ Puyallup Tribe launches outpatient opioid treatment clinic
Puyallup Tribal Council member Fred Dillon had a lot stacked against him growing up. He came from “broken homes” and ultimately wound up in a treatment center, which he credits with saving his life. Dillon joined his fellow Puyallup tribal members on Friday in celebrating Tacoma’s new Cedar Wellness Center, an outpatient clinic that will treat both Native and non-Native residents. The building, 503 E. 26th St. near the Tacoma Dome, officially opens its doors on Tuesday. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (Simone Carter)
Washington to receive over $28 million from EPA for lead pipe replacement
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced over $28 million in federal funds will go to help Washington residents replace harmful lead-lined pipes. According to the EPA, the Biden Administration is sending $28,650,000 to Washington so lead pipes can be identified and replaced which would prevent lead exposure in drinking water. The EPA says the funding will come from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and made available through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. Continue reading at KXLY. (Jon Elswick)
A ‘tool of last resort’: PSE may shut off power in some areas when fire risk is high
This year’s wildfire season may bring a new wrinkle for some Puget Sound Energy customers. The utility has said it may begin to use temporary power shut-offs in some communities to prevent powerlines from igniting blazes in risky weather conditions. Officials are calling this new approach a “tool of last resort.” In recent years, climate change, largely fueled by emissions from the use of coal, oil and gas, has led to longer and more severe wildfire seasons in Washington. Continue reading at KUOW. (Megan Farmer)
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