A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Aug. 16, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 23- Aug. 5 is 379.6. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 8.3 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 419 COVID-19 cases and […]
Obituary Notices – August 17, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Bun Bun Kim; William Thomas Gunderson.
KNKX, Seattle Times team up on Manuel Ellis feature
Local radio station KNKX and The Seattle Times partnered up to report “the latest details in the Manuel Ellis case since felony charges were announced in May against three Tacoma police officers.” Read the KNKX feature here, and The Seattle Times feature here.
Board of Health posts Aug. 18 Study Session agenda
The August 18, 2021 Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health Study Session agenda and packet are available for view on our website. Watch the meeting live on our website.
Letter: My new trusted source for research?
Submitted by Paul Nimmo. Never have had much time for conspiracy theories. Aliens amongst us, Elvis still alive and how can you really explain New Coke? I was looking for some background on an article I wanted to write. I could not remember the amount of time, or actually lack of amount of time, Patti […]
Grieving the death of a loved one?
Submitted by GriefShare. It hurts to lose someone. Find help at GriefShare. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Find a GriefShare support group or event near you at www.griefshare.org. Sunset Bible […]
City of DuPont Lodging Tax Applications Now Open
Submitted by City of DuPont. City of DuPont 2022 LTAC Part A applications are now open and will close on September 16, 2021. LTAC grants are used for activities that promote and increase tourism as well as for capital expenditures of municipal tourism‐related facilities. https://www.dupontwa.gov/87/Lodging-Tax-Advisory-Committee To submit your application, turn it in at City Hall, […]
DuPont Mayor & Council Weekly Report – August 13, 2021
Submitted by City of DuPont. Read the weekly report online by clicking here. Read past reports here.
Steilacoom cancels Aug. 17 council meeting
The next Steilacoom Town Council meeting will take place Sept. 7.