Sound Transit announcement. The Sound Transit Board of Directors will convene the third meeting of its CEO Selection Committee on Friday, April 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The committee will receive a summary of the CEO recruitment process. The committee will also hold an executive session to discuss the qualifications of CEO applicants, […]
Pierce County
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Cases, hospitalizations and deaths
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. Our COVID-19 case and hospitalization rates are down this week and starting to level off. The number of weekly COVID-19 deaths is at its lowest since July. On April 5, our current 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 67.6 for March 13-26, which is: Less than 10% lower than […]
Strickland Votes to End Federal Prohibition of Cannabis
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) voted to pass the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act after leading a bipartisan letter calling on Congressional leadership to expeditiously consider the bill. The MORE Act ends the federal prohibition on marijuana and seeks justice for those whose lives have been ruined by marijuana-related charges. “To protect […]
Kilmer, Strickland Votes to Lower Cost of Insulin for Washington Families
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On March 31, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer and Marilyn Strickland voted to support new legislation aimed at lowering the cost of insulin for Washingtonians. The Affordable Insulin Now Act, which passed the House with bipartisan support, will cap out-of-pocket expenses to ensure that Washington families pay no more than $35 […]
The Board of Health April 6 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on April 6 (3 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Help remodel Sprinker Recreation Center
Pierce County announcement. Pierce County invites community members to submit Sprinker Recreation Center building (Sprinker) upgrade ideas and feedback via an online open house until April 29. Located in the heart of the Parkland and Spanaway communities, Sprinker is Pierce County’s premier regional recreation center. Built in 1978, the building features a National Hockey League […]
Kilmer, Timmons Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Federal Government Efficiency, Save Taxpayers Money
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On March 31, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and William Timmons (SC-04) introduced the Improving Government for America’s Taxpayers Act – bipartisan legislation aimed at driving better implementation of recommendations from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to help improve government efficiency and save taxpayers more money. The legislation is co-sponsored by […]
Distracted Driving Rate Falls in Washington
Submitted by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. Pierce County – Washington’s distracted driving rate fell in 2021, from 9.4 percent in 2020 to 6.9 percent, according to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission’s (WTSC) Annual Distracted Driving Observation Survey. Officials said the decline was welcome news to mark the beginning of April as Distracted Driving Awareness […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Vaccinations
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. If you’re 50 or older, you’re now eligible for a second COVID-19 booster shot. Younger people who are immune compromised are also eligible. If you’re in one of those groups, you can get your booster at any of our vaccine clinics except South Hill Mall. That clinic will offer boosters for […]