Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department makes local history with the appointment of the first African American woman in its top position. Chantell Harmon Reed, a doctoral candidate in public health at Tulane University, will become the director of public health at Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. Pending confirmation from the Pierce County and City of Tacoma councils […]
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Legislative Update: Co-response services, other legislative successes
Office of Rep. Dan Bronoske, 28th Legislative District announcement. Tuesday (February 13), we wrapped up the first dedicated block of floor debate this session. Referred to as the House of Origin cutoff, this milepost means that most bills need to have passed out of their house of origin to still be viable. I was successful […]
What Every Woman Should Know about Heart Health
Submitted by Dr. Kristina Petsas, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Washington. Heart disease is often thought to be more of a health issue affecting men. However, it’s the most common cause of death for women in the United States, causing more than 310,000 deaths in 2021. Because symptoms in women can differ from those in […]
Obituary Notices – February 21, 2024
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Gary Lee Doty. Mountain View Funeral Home: Augustine Chapman. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Peter Jerome Darling.
Tacoma Charter Review Extended Public Comment Meeting
Submitted by Donna Thompson. The Tacoma Charter is reviewed and potentially amended just once every ten years. The 2024 Charter Review Committee members will be taking extended public comment starting at 6 pm at the February 26, 2024 meeting in Council chambers in the Municipal Building, 747 Market St., Tacoma. You can come in person […]
Hidden Heroes Week 3: Government & Administration
The City of Lakewood, in partnership with the Clover Park School District, is highlighting the “Hidden Heroes” of our community. Each week we are featuring Black or African American professionals in the community who are making a difference. Week three focuses on local leaders in government and administration. Patrick D. Smith, Chief of Police, Lakewood […]
House passes Leavitt bills to support National Guard families and veterans with disabilities
Office of Rep. Mari Leavitt, 28th Legislative District announcement. The Washington State House of Representatives has passed a pair of bills that will help National Guard family members get workforce or college education and help non-profits serve veterans with disabilities. House Bill 1943 expands the Washington National Guard Postsecondary Education Grant to direct family members of […]
Pierce County Residents Benefit from Healthy Communities
Two local jurisdictions and 1 tribal government received honors for projects that promote community health. The 2023 Healthy Communities Awards recognize comprehensive plans and other community design efforts that will improve the health of residents. Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department recognizes 3 recipients that showed leadership to improve community health outcomes: We honored these agencies virtually […]
DuPont February 16 Report from Mayor, Council
Read the DuPont Mayor and City Council February 16 report by clicking here.