Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Some of you have asked about COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5. We will have those doses at our vaccine events after they receive FDA, CDC and Western States authorization. We will post information on social media when they are available. The FDA meeting is scheduled for June 15. As of June […]
Pierce County
Change can be hard
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. There are two community-specific changes that are happening in the 6th District. I mentioned above the Old Parkland School. For those that haven’t followed Facebook, or any of the local media stories, the building stands at the corner of Pacific Ave (SR7) and 121st Street in Parkland. […]
Public feedback period available for proposed free youth fares
Sound Transit announcement. Sound Transit has launched a public engagement period for a proposed policy change to implement free fares for passengers 18 years of age and younger. The Sound Transit Board is expected to consider an action in July to make fares free for youth, with the agency’s goal of implanting the change by […]
Read Beyond the Beaten Path with Summer Reading at the Pierce County Library
Pierce County Library System announcement. Venture off the beaten path this summer with the Pierce County Library System’s Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme, Read Beyond the Beaten Path, takes readers of all ages on reading challenges with activities, events, prizes and more. This fun, free program is a great way to foster a love of […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Outbreaks in businesses and care facilities
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. After many weeks of increases, we saw little change in COVID-19 outbreaks at businesses and care facilities this week. This matches other trends we’re seeing. Yesterday we reported our first weekly case rate drop since March. Preliminary data shows our 7-day case rate plateaued last week. You can help stop […]
Letter: The least accountable government in the county
Submitted by Walter Neary. I had the pleasure of being quoted recently in a story by The News Tribune related to the main branch of the Lakewood library. There are clearly a lot of people who want to save the current library building. In order to understand how to move the Pierce County Library System, […]
Kids’ vaccination rates dropped during the pandemic
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. The pandemic likely upended your family’s life in many ways—including some you might not have noticed. Washington State Department of Health announced many children in Washington are behind on their regular vaccinations. This may have happened because you stayed home during the pandemic and your kids missed a regular trip to the […]
Celebrate Ride Transit Month at 7 Seas Brewing in Tacoma
Pierce Transit announcement. Celebrate with Pierce Transit, Downtown on the Go and Pierce Trips at our first in-person trivia event at 7 Seas Brewing in Tacoma. Individuals or teams (up to 6 players) will answer transit related questions featuring historical facts, transit in pop culture and local transit knowledge. Show off your expertise with a fun, family-friendly quiz. Light snacks will […]
Pierce County Library System’s Board to discuss 2023 budget and other issues
Pierce County Library System announcement. The Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees will discuss the 2023 budget, get an update on the Lakewood Pierce County Library, and discuss other issues at its Board meeting on Wednesday, June 8, 3:30 p.m. Join the meeting by phone or online: Phone: 253-215-8782, webinar identification: 853 3159 8218, passcode: 305939 Zoom […]