Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Our COVID-19 case and hospitalization rates continue to show us in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s low community level. CDC updated its COVID-19 isolation guidance last week. If you test positive for COVID-19, you should stay home for at least 5 days and isolate from others. If you are exposed to someone […]
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PCTV: Look, Listen & Learn
Pierce County TV social media post. Check out Look, Listen & Learn, an early learning television show that supports the emotional well-being of BIPOC families by offering fun, in-home learning tools for 3-8 years olds. New episodes play on PCTV: Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.!
A ‘typical’ day as a Sheriff’s Deputy
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department video. Take a look inside a “typical” day as a sheriff’s deputy. We rode along with several deputies over the past few weeks and we recorded it all. Today, we’re taking a ride with Deputy Kevin Pressel. Also included: body-camera footage of Deputy Pressel apprehending a robbery suspect.
Pierce College celebrates 55 years with Legacy of Excellence Gala this fall
Pierce College announcement. Pierce College invites the community to celebrate our past, present and future as we continue our commitment to providing quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world. The Legacy of Excellence: Inspiring Students to Thrive Gala celebrates our 55th anniversary and highlights the distinguished career […]
Strickland Vote to Lower Costs for South Sound Families
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland press release. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a founding member of the New Democrat Coalition’s Inflation Working Group, voted today to pass the Inflation Reduction Act. The bill lowers costs for South Sound families, combats the climate crisis, reduces the deficit, and ensures that the largest corporations pay their fair share in […]
Beware Jury Duty Phone Scam
Pierce County social media post. Be careful! The jury duty phone scam has returned to Pierce County. The court won’t call you and demand money from you for missing jury duty. If you have sent money to the scammers please contact your bank immediately and file a report with your local police department.
Vet Clinic, Aug ’22
The PACT Act… will help VA deliver for millions of Veterans and their survivors New Veterans Crisis Line number – Dial 988 then Press 1 MOVE! program plus Fitbits equals healthy Veterans Pension Poaching: Learn to spot scammers and who you can trust for support Death of Family Members or Friends | Videos & Info […]
How we doin’?
By Dan Grimm, Deputy Executive and Chief Operating Officer for Pierce County. Former New York mayor Ed Koch was famous for his impromptu walking tours of the city. He asked everyone he came across the same question: “How am I doin’?” Our version of “How am I doin’?” is an Internal Services Survey, an opportunity for employees to […]
Greater Gig Harbor Literary Society Joins the Fun Again
No plans for the weekend yet? Whether you are a bookworm or not, the Greater Gig Harbor Literary Society knows how to draw you in with their wide variety of books of different genres. On Sunday, August 14 from 9 a.m. through 4 p.m., the Greater Gig Harbor Literary Society will be present with a […]