Pierce County Council Chair Derek Young was recently appointed to a one-year term as chair of the National Association of Counties (NACo) Health Steering Committee by NACo President Larry Johnson. Johnson, a DeKalb County, Ga. Commissioner, made the leadership appointments shortly after being sworn in July 12 at the conclusion of NACo’s annual conference. The […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed July 26
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On July 26, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 2- July 15 is 106.7. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 3.2 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 83 COVID-19 cases and […]
Obituary Notices – July 27, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Margo Sue Tingle; Betty Ann Schaler; Virginia Barbara Daniels; June Patricia Malone.
Pierce Transit resumes in-person services
A press release from Pierce Transit. On July 27, Pierce Transit will resume in-person reception in Lakewood with modified hours and location. In March 2020, to protect customers and agency employees during the spread of COVID-19, Pierce Transit closed its administrative and customer service offices to the public. The Bus Shop customer service office at […]
DuPont Councilmember Kevin Ballard awarded with Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership
Submitted by City of DuPont. Kevin Ballard, Councilmember from DuPont recently received an Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership program recognizes city and town elected officials for accomplishing training in four core areas: Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements Public sector resource management Community planning […]
Joint Statement from Local Health Officers Regarding Need for Masks in Indoor Public Spaces
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. The health officers of King, Pierce, Snohomish, Kitsap, Clallam, Jefferson, San Juan, and Grays Harbor counties have joined together to pass on their best public health advice to protect you, your family, and our communities. We recommend all residents wear facial coverings when in indoor public settings […]
City of Lakewood First to Join Intergovernmental Affordable Housing Initiative
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – On Tuesday, July 20, the City of Lakewood became the first government to formally approve an intergovernmental agreement to participate in the South Sound Housing Affordability Partners (SSHA3P). As stated within the agreement, “the most efficient and effective way (sic) to address access to affordable and attainable housing needs in Pierce County is through cooperative […]
Candidate Forum – Clover Park School Board, Districts 3 & 4
Submitted by League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County. The League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County is hosting a nonpartisan candidate forum along with several other community groups for races in Pierce County for which there are three or more candidates in the Primary election. This is an opportunity for the public to hear […]
Help shape the future of Fife parks and recreation
Submitted by City of Fife Parks, Recreation & Aquatics. Fife, WA — The City of Fife seeks community feedback on top priorities and park concepts to include in the city’s Parks, Recreation, Aquatics and Open Space (PROS) Plan and site master plans for Cappa Park and Levee Pond Park. Community members can view and provide […]