Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On the heels of securing over $12 million of funding for community projects in 2022, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced a new set of requests that were submitted to the House Committee on Appropriations. Led by a panel of community leaders representing diverse sectors, the Congresswoman selected 15 projects […]
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House Passes Legislation to Strengthen America’s Workforce Development System
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) voted to support the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022 – legislation to reauthorize and strengthen America’s workforce development system and help fill job openings with qualified workers. The legislation passed the House 220-196. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is the […]
PSE Foundation launches a $600,000 competitive grant program to empower community resiliency
Puget Sound Energy announcement. The Puget Sound Energy Foundation has announced the opening of their $600,000 competitive grant program for local nonprofit organizations and tribal governments serving within Puget Sound Energy’s 10-county service area. Applications for these nondiscretionary funds are due by June 30. The awards will prioritize submittals that demonstrate how funds will rebuild, […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Outbreaks in businesses
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. COVID-19 outbreaks at Pierce County long-term care facilities are increasing and resident’s health is on everyone’s mind. We created a new toolkit to help LTCF residents and their families navigate things like: COVID-19 outbreaks. Keeping hospitalizations low. Preparing for future outbreaks. Encouraging residents’ health in other ways. Find quick links for help […]
Calling all people of faith in Pierce County
Associated Ministries announcement. Learn about Racial Healing for People of Faith at the Worship Call with Rev. Gregory Drumwright on MAY 22, 2022 @ 3:00 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Tacoma, 2106 S. Cushman Ave., 98405. No cost to attend. Racism permeates every aspect of our society. Some say churches have been slow to […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Cases, hospitalizations and deaths
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. Today, we updated our report and data dashboard to focus on the 7-day case rate. CDC uses a combination of the 7-day case and hospitalization rates to determine our COVID-19 Community Level. Our current level is low and our 7-day rate is 168.2. We update the case rate on our main dashboard every Tuesday, […]
8th Annual Buffalo Soldiers Golf Classic. Sign-up now
Submitted by Phil Raschke. Get Ready! The 8th Annual Buffalo Soldiers Golf Classic is set for Friday, 26 August at Eagles Pride Golf Course in DuPont, WA. Proceeds from the event help support the acclaimed Tacoma Buffalo Soldiers “Youth Education” programs that provide engaging, inspirational, historically based after school and outdoor learning classes. Registration begins at 11 am […]
New ORCA system for regional transit launched
Sound Transit announcement. On May 16, the new and improved ORCA system launched for hundreds of thousands of transit customers across the Puget Sound region with access to a new myORCA.com website, myORCA smartphone app, and real-time value loading for ORCA cards. Normal fare collection resumes today for all regional transit agencies who accept ORCA cards. All current ORCA cards, including […]
May 18, 2022 Board of Health Retreat
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. The May 18, 2022 Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health Retreat agenda and packet are available for view on our website. Watch the meeting live on our website.