Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. An online open house is now available for travelers, freight haulers, business owners and others to provide feedback on the future of safety rest areas across Washington state. Input will be used to make decisions about the program’s maintenance and operations and to update the Washington State Department of Transportation’s strategic […]
Pierce County
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Outbreaks in businesses and care facilities
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. We saw the same amount of outbreaks and more associated cases this week compared to last. We added more large outbreaks than we closed. You can help stop outbreaks. If you feel sick, stay home, get tested and use CDC’s quarantine and isolation tool to see the next steps you should […]
Pierce County Arts Commission: Traffic Box Art Wrap Project
Pierce County announcement. 2nd Call for Artwork: Submission Deadline July 18 The Pierce County Arts Commission is seeking designs that can be reproduced as a vinyl wrap and applied to traffic signal boxes throughout unincorporated Pierce County. This opportunity is open to amateur and professional artists of all levels, residing within Pierce County, working in any […]
WSDOT tools available for best times to travel on key routes
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. With the Fourth of July holiday fast approaching, the Washington State Department of Transportation’s highly anticipated travel charts are now available to help people plan ahead. The weekend prior to Monday, July 4 is expected to see increased travel on many key routes including Interstate-5, I-90 and ferry service throughout the […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Cases, hospitalizations and deaths
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Our COVID-19 case rate held steady this week while our hospitalization rate fell. Pierce County remains in CDC’s medium COVID-19 community level. At this level, CDC recommends: If you are at high risk for severe illness, talk to your healthcare provider about whether you need to wear a mask and […]
Kilmer Votes to Protect America’s Children, Keep Schools Safe, and Reduce the Threat of Gun Violence
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On June 24, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) voted to support the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act – a package of bipartisan proposals aimed at reducing gun violence across the country, investing in mental health and providing support services for children and families, and providing new resources to support schools […]
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department supports women’s sexual and reproductive rights
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. Sexual and reproductive health services are public health. Washington state recognizes all people have the right to choose to have an abortion. At Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, we agree with the American Public Health Association, which says, “the ability to safely and legally terminate a pregnancy is both an individual […]
Local Animal Shelter Receives Grant Award
Submitted by Lindsey Heaney. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County received a $40,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love during a special celebration at a local Petco store in support of their lifesaving work for animals in Pierce County. Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the […]
Businesses and stakeholders invited to participate in Disadvantage Business Enterprise webinars on June 28
Sound Transit announcement. Sound Transit is inviting business owners and stakeholders to participate in one of two webinars to learn about the agency’s new proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal and the efforts the organization will make to try to achieve that goal each year. Sound Transit is working with BBC Research & Consulting to […]