Pierce County announcement. Join us for the 2022 State of Pierce County address on April 20 at 12:30 p.m. County Executive Bruce Dammeier will review challenges and successes for Pierce County in 2021. Watch live on our Facebook page, or learn about other ways you can tune in: (http://PierceCountyWa.Gov/SOTC).
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Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Outbreaks in businesses
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. COVID-19 outbreaks held steady this week. We saw a slight increase in the number of outbreaks and a slight decrease in the number of outbreak cases. Businesses and long-term care facilities had 20 outbreaks with 310 cases, an 18% increase in the number of outbreaks and a less than […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Cases, hospitalizations and deaths
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. Our COVID-19 case rate is up slightly this week and the number of weekly cases has risen the last 3 weeks. Our hospitalization rate and number of deaths remain low. We will continue to monitor local data and recommend you use the best tools available to help protect yourself, […]
Sheriff’s Deputies Train at Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. Throughout their shifts, our patrol deputies respond to emergencies with their lights and sirens activated. They may have to go through stop lights, pass cars, and sometimes pursue vehicles. So how do they learn to safely drive fast and respond to emergencies without making mistakes? The Emergency Vehicle Operations Course […]
2021 Realtor Awards Annnounced
Submitted by Tacoma-Pierce County Association or Realtors. TACOMA, Washington – Tacoma-Pierce County Association of REALTORS®, the Voice for REALTORS® for over 100 years, announced the recipients of the 2021 REALTOR® Awards. The REALTOR® awards recognize outstanding achievement and service by REALTOR® and Affiliate Members, as well as the South Sound Community. The 2021 award recipients are: […]
Effects of New Police Reform Legislation
Submitted by League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County. Earlier this year, Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 2037, a measure which rolled back parts of sweeping police reform legislation passed in the previous year. These reforms came following widespread protests for police accountability in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder and ensuing unrest, particularly […]
Pierce County Library’s Board to discuss intellectual freedom and other issues
Pierce County Library System announcement. The Pierce County Library System Board of Trustees will discuss intellectual freedom and its grounding in public libraries and other issues at its Board meeting on Wednesday, April 13, 3:30 p.m. Join the meeting by phone or online: Phone: 253-215-8782, webinar identification: 853 3159 8218, passcode: 305939 Zoom with a Zoom […]
Construction project on section of Canyon Road East will start April 11
Pierce County announcement. Construction on a project to enhance safety and relieve traffic congestion on Canyon Road East from 400 feet north of 84th Street East to 72nd Street East will start April 11. The project is expected to be complete in Fall 2023. Crews will work 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. […]
Kilmer Votes to Support Washington’s Restaurants and Small Businesses
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On April 7, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) voted to support the Relief for Restaurants & Other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act – which aims to deliver $55 billion to replenish funding for local Washington restaurants and establish a new program aimed at supporting other small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 […]