Pierce County Council announcement. Vacant land that sat untouched for 15 years will get new life as a future affordable housing project, thanks to a partnership between Pierce County and the city of Tacoma. Under an agreement between to the two jurisdictions, Pierce County will transfer 2.90 acres at 3561 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma to […]
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Workshops offer tips for caregiving on the Alzheimer’s journey
Pierce County announcement. It’s normal for older adults to worry about forgetfulness as they age, but when someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, individuals and their families must know what to expect as the disease progresses. With roughly 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s today, it’s more important than ever that caregivers and families […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Outbreaks in businesses
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. We’re reporting 1 more COVID-19 outbreak this week and 59 fewer related cases. Businesses and long-term care facilities had 21 outbreaks with 251 cases, a less than 10% increase in the number of outbreaks and a 19% decrease in associated cases from last week. We closed 2 larger outbreaks […]
Face coverings no longer required on transit and in transit facilities in Puget Sound region
Sound Transit announcement. In accordance with yesterday’s statement from the federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA), agencies providing transit to riders throughout the Puget Sound region announced that face coverings will no longer be required on transit, at transit facilities or in transit hubs effective today. Participating in this announcement are the following agencies: Community Transit […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Cases, hospitalizations and deaths
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. Our COVID-19 case and hospitalization rates both increased this week. The weekly number of cases rose for the fourth straight week. We will continue to monitor local data and recommend you use the best tools available to help protect yourself, your family, and our community from COVID-19. Everyone 5 […]
The Board of Health April 20 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on April 20 (3 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Pierce County Parks receives project of the year award for Frederickson Community Center
Pierce County announcement. Pierce County Parks was recently recognized with a Project of the Year award for its preservation work completed at the historic Frederickson Community Center located in Cross Park, 4420 Military Road East. The award, granted by the American Public Works Association (APWA) Washington State Chapter, recognizes the best in management and administration […]
Strickland Enhances Access to Public Transit
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) secured $3,000,000 in federal funding for Pierce Transit’s Spanaway Transit Center and the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Station Completion (at Pacific Avenue/SR 7 BRT route’s southern terminus) for the federal Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2022. With this funding, the Spanaway Transit Center will serve […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Vaccinations
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. Our weekly number of COVID-19 vaccine doses has increased the last 2 weeks as many eligible people have received their second booster. If you’re 50 or older, you can find your second booster dose at any of the COVID-19 vaccine events listed at tpchd.org/vaxtothefuture. Younger people who are immune compromised […]