Sound Transit announcement. The Sound Transit Board of Directors will convene the fifth meeting of its CEO Selection Committee on Monday, May 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The committee will hold an executive session to discuss the qualifications of CEO applicants, as authorized under RCW 42.30.110 (1)(g). The meeting will take place as […]
Pierce County
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Vaccinations
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Staying up to date with vaccinations helps limit the spread of COVID-19 and lessens the severity of the illness if you get it. Find your dose at tpchd.org/vaxtothefuture. If you test positive, you may be eligible for free life-saving treatment. As of April 30, 65.9% of all Pierce County residents are fully […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Cases, hospitalizations and deaths
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. Our COVID-19 case and hospitalization rates continue to rise. We are below the January peak of the Omicron wave, and CDC lists Pierce County in the low community level. We’ll continue to monitor our data. To help you make safe and healthy decisions, see the CDC community level and […]
Pelosi and Strickland Highlight the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Inbox
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) hosted Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi at the Chambers Creek watershed, to discuss how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act can help address the South Sound’s infrastructure needs. This was Speaker Pelosi’s first visit to Washington’s South Sound. Local leaders and […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Outbreaks in businesses
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. We saw 15 more outbreaks and 113 more cases at long-term care facilities this week. If you feel sick, stay home from work and get tested for COVID-19. If you test positive, you may be eligible for free life-saving treatment. Businesses and long-term care facilities had 48 outbreaks with 444 cases, a […]
How to find health and hope if you face mental health challenges
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Why devote an entire month to mental health? You or someone you care about will likely face behavioral health challenges at some point. While 1 in 5 people experience a mental illness during their lifetime, everyone faces challenges that affect their mental health. Each year, mental health organizations like Mental Health […]
New ORCA card system begins on May 16
Sound Transit announcement. Starting May 16, hundreds of thousands of ORCA transit customers across the Puget Sound region will have access to a new website, smartphone app, and real-time value loading for their ORCA cards. Customers will also begin to see new card readers and vending machines as technology is updated and rolled out at transit locations throughout the region. This will mark the […]
Where is the church when we need healing from racism?
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. Our COVID-19 case and hospitalization rates continue to rise. We are below the January peak of the Omicron wave, and CDC lists Pierce County in the low community level. We’ll continue to monitor our data. To help you make safe and healthy decisions, see the CDC community level and […]