COVID-19

Council lands in D.C. on first trip to capital since pandemic began; Chairman meets with President Biden

Council lands in D.C. on first trip to capital since pandemic began; Chairman meets with President Biden

Chairman Bill Sterud meets with President Biden on Tuesday, Feb. 15, to discuss how the Investment, Infrastructure and Jobs Act can support ambitious new plans for the Tribe’s 200+ acres of port property. The meeting took place virtually due to COVID-19 concerns while the Chairman was on the first Tribal Council trip to the nation’s capital since the pandemic began. Chairman Sterud, Councilman James Rideout and Councilwoman Monica Miller are meeting with lawmakers, including Sen. Maria Cantwell, and key staff in the federal government. Tribal Financial and Economic Development Officer Matt Wadhwani and Government Relations Director Ehren Flygare accompanied the…
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The Vaccine Incentive Program is quickly approaching. Complete your application before Thursday, September 30.

The Vaccine Incentive Program is quickly approaching. Complete your application before Thursday, September 30.

Update: The Vaccine Incentive Program deadline has been extended indefinitely. haʔł sləx̌il, spuyaləpabš ʔiišəd. Good day, Puyallup Tribal Members. Fully vaccinated Puyallup Tribal Members, 12 years and older, are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine incentive.* To receive the $500 incentive payment, Tribal Members must provide their: Vaccine card showing the completion of the vaccine; either both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer or the single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccineTribal ID card (front and back copy)Completed application (see below) Ways to submit or request an application: Email, [email protected], https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/614414d51ece4648be1d01378be6de8aIn-person at the Administration Building; scheduling an appointment is…
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Reminder: Twulshootseed Yard Sign Giveaway

Reminder: Twulshootseed Yard Sign Giveaway

11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, August 21 People's Park, 900 M.L.K. Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405 These drive-thru events are open to everyone. Please remember to wear a mask and to practice social distancing. If you are feeling unwell, join us for the next event. Questions? Contact David Turnipseed, [email protected] or (253) 344-3665 For more information about this project visit: https://www.puyalluptriballanguage.org/community/PuyallupTribeYardSigns.php
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Dealing with heat and wild fire smoke

Dealing with heat and wild fire smoke

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning, which will end at 7 p.m., Saturday. Over these next few days we will be experiencing warmer temperatures and wild fire smoke. Below are some resources for staying cool and dealing with the air quality changes. National Weather ServiceLocal forecastHeat watch vs. warningHeat safety tips and resources​Tacoma- Pierce County Health Department: Wild fire smokeKeep coolPierce County: Cooling centersPuget Sound Clean Air Agency: Make your own filter fan videoCenter for Disease Control and Prevention: Wild fire smoke and COVID-19 ​
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Main Admin Building closed Tuesday, August 3, membership services to continue

Main Admin Building closed Tuesday, August 3, membership services to continue

Good evening, Tribal community. The main Administration Building will be closed Tuesday, Aug. 3. Two more employees reported positive tests for COVID-19 today. Following our usual protocols, Human Resources has been conducting contact tracing and the building is being deep cleaned. Please reschedule any in-person appointments that were to take place in Admin, as employees are being encouraged to telework. Department and program contact information can be found using the Tribal Directory, http://puyallup-tribe.com/services/directory.html Vaccinations available – and free to employees + households and PTHA Patients  The Tribe’s medical director, Dr. Shelton, said we are in a new wave of COVID-19. All Tribal government…
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