A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On August 5, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 14- July 27 is 209.2. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 3.6 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 275 COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. Our totals are 54,434 cases and 636 deaths. Find more information on: Case counts, hospitalizations, testing and […]
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Obituary Notices – August 6, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Marie Magdalene Elms; Erich Anton Lindermair. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Edward Duane Hedington Jr; Michael John Nelson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Jack Avril; Robert N. Barnett; Oddette Ofelina Kelly; Sione Uluaki Unga Sr. Gaffney Funeral Home: Robert Stumpf.
Pierce County Council continues commitment to equity with new legislation
A press release from Pierce County. Two pieces of legislation unanimously passed by the Pierce County Council this week reinforce its commitment to equity, and work toward Council’s goal to have future policy decisions weighed and considered against a pre-determined set of factors before adoption. In a bipartisan effort, members drafted two resolutions using recommendations […]
SCAM; Phishing scheme targets unemployment insurance benefits and PII
“Have you gotten an alarming text message about your unemployment insurance benefits from what seems to be your state workforce agency? You’re not alone. Identity thieves are targeting millions of people nationwide with scam phishing texts aimed at stealing personal information, unemployment benefits, or both.” Learn more at the FTC website.
Community leaders join the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees
A press release from Pierce County Library System. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – Two community leaders are joining the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees this summer. Neesha Patel, an Edgewood resident, and Abby Sloan, a University Place resident. “Being part of the Board of Trustees is an exciting opportunity for me to further serve our communities. I am […]
Register Now for Puyallup 101
A press release from City of Puyallup. Puyallup, WA – Have you ever wondered how a City government operates? Or, perhaps how a local government manages its budget? Now is your opportunity with Puyallup 101, an eight-week civic course on the City of Puyallup and how it operates and functions. Residents, who are interested in […]
Electric Trucks coming to Tacoma port
A press release from the Northwest Seaport Alliance. TACOMA— Managing Members of the NWSA voted today to further environmental sustainability efforts by approving $560,000 to support the use of Electric Yard Trucks in the Tacoma Harbor. Electric Yard Trucks, also known as terminal tractors, are cargo handling equipment that move containers to and from container stacks […]
Puyallup’s Meeker Days Street Closures
An announcement from City of Puyallup. The following streets will be closed on Friday, August 13, Saturday, August 14, and Sunday, August 15, 2021 in downtown Puyallup for the annual Meeker Days Art and Music Festival. The street department crews post no parking signs 48 hours in advance and will begin closing various side streets […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 4
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On August 4, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 13- July 26 is 190.5. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 4.4 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 179 COVID-19 cases and […]