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Pierce County Invests $7.15M in Rural Internet Access

12/2/2025

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Pierce County pledged $7.15 million for rural high-speed Internet, including Herron Island, as part of an American Rescue Plan Act-funded initiative.
Plans to build a tower were canceled due to permitting delays.
Astound cited complexities in permitting related to environmentally sensitive areas.
Astound is exploring alternative solutions, such as subsea cables.
The Nisqually area portion of the project continues as planned.

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Story summary

Pierce County pledged $7.15 million for rural high-speed Internet, including Herron Island, as part of an American Rescue Plan Act-funded initiative.
Plans to build a tower were canceled due to permitting delays.
Astound cited complexities in permitting related to environmentally sensitive areas.
Astound is exploring alternative solutions, such as subsea cables.
The Nisqually area portion of the project continues as planned.