An announcement from West Pierce Fire & Rescue. West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to […]
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Pierce County Library System closed Monday, Sept. 6, Labor Day
A press release from Pierce County Library System. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6, Labor Day. The Library’s online services, as always, will be open at www.piercecountylibrary.org, featuring downloadable e-books, audiobooks and magazines (downloads.pcls.us) as well as other services and resources.
Initial regular claims and total claims for all benefits decreased week of August 22
A press release from Washington State Employment Security Office. During the week of August 22 to 28, there were 5,073 initial regular unemployment claims, down 5.3 percent from the prior week. Total claims filed by Washingtonians for all unemployment benefit categories numbered 272,845, down 1.0 percent from the prior week. Initial regular claims applications are […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed September 3
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Sept. 3, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Aug. 12-25 is 640.8. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 19.65 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 448 COVID-19 cases and 7 new […]
Obituary Notices – September 4, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Willetta Jean Clein; Anna “Caroline” Butler. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Constance Ann Flanagan; Marilyn Jean Wren. Mountain View Funeral Home: Marybelle Absten. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Clara R. Burress; Gaffney Funeral Home: Nicholas William Rathke; Mary Edna Siridakis.
The power of a name
A story from Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier. I was blessed to have a third granddaughter born last month. Her parents considered many potential names – and her sisters had their own favorites too. I was in the hospital room holding her for the first time when they made it official – Maggie Joy Dammeier. […]
Director of Health Dr. Anthony Chen issues outdoor mask order for Pierce County
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. Dr. Anthony L-T Chen, Director of Health for Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, issued a countywide health order Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. Everyone 5 years and older in Pierce County must wear a face covering at any outdoor event with 500 or more people in attendance regardless of vaccination status […]
Lakewood City Manager September 3 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) September 3 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Steilacoom Town Administrator September 3 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s September 3 report to the Town Council by clicking here.