On July 22, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for June 30-July 13 is 93.9. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 3.1 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 118 COVID-19 cases and no deaths. Our totals are 52,303 cases and 630 […]
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Obituary Notices – July 23, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Helen F. Surber; Ute Hoffmann; Carmen R. Dinglasan; Willis Grant Myers. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Margaret Dora Woodbury. Mountain View Funeral Home: Carl Matthew Rogers.
JBLM Soldier found deceased off-base
A press release from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. On July 21, 2021, at approximately 2 p.m., following an extensive search led by the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s office, 1st Lt. Brian Yang was found deceased along a run route near Mt. St. Helens. Yang was a platoon leader assigned to 513th Transportation Company, 13th Combat Sustainment Support […]
Toxic algae caution advisory issued for Spanaway Lake
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On July 21, we issued a toxic algae caution advisory for Spanaway Lake. You should avoid areas of the lake where you see algae because they can pose health concerns. You’ll see signs posted at the lake to let you know about the advisory. When you see […]
University Place to Chipseal Neighborhood Streets Next Week
The City of U.P. Public Works Department will be chipsealing eight miles of neighborhood streets from July 29 through July 31. On-street parking on affected roads will be prohibited that day from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the roads will be closed during the actual chipseal application. Motorists will be able to access the […]
Water Assistance through LASA for Eligible Lakewood Residents
Submitted by Irene Coco, LASA Case Manager. LASA is currently helping eligible Lakewood residents with water assistance. Up to $100 of one-time annual assistance for overdue bills Seniors are eligible for $300 in assistance for overdue bills Income must be lower than 80% of Lakewood’s median income Call 253-581-8689 to make a Tuesday morning application […]
New Initiative Offers Certified Nursing Assistant Training for Young Adults Leaving High School
A press release from WorkForce Central. Tacoma, WA – A new training program in Pierce County offers young adults leaving high school an opportunity to enter directly into an in-demand field with a promising career pathway in healthcare. The Young Adult Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Cohort started in early July and runs for a total […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed July 21
On July 21, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for June 29- July 12 is 88.3. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 2.9 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 74 COVID-19 cases and 3 deaths: A man in his 50s from […]
Obituary Notices – July 22, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Denis Gerasimchuk. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Margaret Jean New; William Andrew Eul; Rahma Ida Wang. Mountain View Funeral Home: Anselmo Gomez Nava; Chuck Allen Marlow; Thomas Anthony Neudorfer; Gregory Wisse. Powers Funeral Home: Joyce Marie Kolowinski; Ida Mary Gettler. Hill Funeral Home: Richard Robert Andersen.