Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. Our COVID-19 case and hospitalization rates continue to rise. We are below the January peak of the Omicron wave, and CDC lists Pierce County in the low community level. We’ll continue to monitor our data. To help you make safe and healthy decisions, see the CDC community level and […]
Obituary Notices – May 5, 2022
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Elizabeth Glover; Marcia Ann Crook. Mountain View Funeral Home: Richard L. Dahlby; Melissa Christine Hernandez; Camila Martinez. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Joan M. Lavin; Chad M.N. Gilstrap. Hill Funeral Home: Amanda Davenport. Gaffney Funeral Home: Grace Ann Hart.
Honoring our Heroes
Tacoma Public Library social media post. All are welcome to attend the annual Pierce County Law Enforcement Memorial on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 6 pm. See following for location and more information.
Letter: City of Lakewood Citing Incorrect “Facts”, and Using Bad Analysis on Waughop Lake
Submitted by Tom McClellan. I feel bad for Lakewood’s Communications Manager Jim Kopriva. He has not been on the job very long, and he is compelled by his duty position to be the voice of the City’s staff, even on topics where he does not have any firsthand knowledge. He has been led by the […]
Pelosi and Strickland Highlight the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Inbox
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) hosted Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi at the Chambers Creek watershed, to discuss how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act can help address the South Sound’s infrastructure needs. This was Speaker Pelosi’s first visit to Washington’s South Sound. Local leaders and […]
Community invited to final phase of input for the Feasibility Study for Hilltop and Eastside Library Services
Tacoma Public Library announcement. TACOMA, WASH.— Tacoma Public Library (TPL) and BERK Consulting invite the community to provide feedback on specific options for the future of library services on Hilltop and the Eastside through three Listening Sessions and an online survey. This engagement builds on neighborhood conversations in late 2021 and early 2022. Attendees will be […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Outbreaks in businesses
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. We saw 15 more outbreaks and 113 more cases at long-term care facilities this week. If you feel sick, stay home from work and get tested for COVID-19. If you test positive, you may be eligible for free life-saving treatment. Businesses and long-term care facilities had 48 outbreaks with 444 cases, a […]
TCC Hosting On-Campus COVID Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for May
Tacoma Community College announcement. What: COVID Vaccination Clinics When: May 10 & 31, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Tacoma Community College Building 11 Senate Room Vaccination clinics are open to the public, and no registration is required. First and second doses, booster shots and pediatric doses are available. Snacks will be served. Sponsored by: TCC Black Student […]
How to find health and hope if you face mental health challenges
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Why devote an entire month to mental health? You or someone you care about will likely face behavioral health challenges at some point. While 1 in 5 people experience a mental illness during their lifetime, everyone faces challenges that affect their mental health. Each year, mental health organizations like Mental Health […]