Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees selected Gretchen Caserotti to serve as its new executive director. Following interview panels with the Library’s Administrative Team and Leadership Team, presentations and discussions in a public forum, and interviews with the trustees, the board unanimously selected Caserotti. […]
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Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Vaccinations
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. We are learning to live with COVID-19. As we do so, it is important for all of us to follow the best public health practices for each situation. Make sure you’re fully vaccinated and boosted. Up-to-date vaccination provides the best protection against serious illness and death. As of March […]
Statewide Flag Lowering for Deputy Dominique “Dom” Calata
Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Pierce County Deputy Sheriff Dominique (Dom) Calata, 35, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Friday, March 25, 2022. Deputy Calata died in the line of duty on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Flags should remain […]
Preparing for Kitten Season in the Community
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Spring showers don’t just rain cats and dogs – it also rains kittens! Lots of kittens. March marks the start of kitten season. As the warmer months approach, unaltered female cats go into heat, and the mating season begins. Cats can become pregnant several times a […]
Three Ways to Cope with the New Now
Submitted by Terry Lee (M.D.). Washington State ranks sixth highest among all the states in the U.S. with the highest percentage (22.2 percent) of adults with a diagnosable mental health illness, according to a Mental Health America report. As Washingtonians enter the third year of a global pandemic, go back to working in-person, and witness […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Outbreaks in businesses and schools
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. COVID-19 outbreaks in Pierce County continued to fall last week. Since Jan. 27, total outbreaks and related cases dropped more than 90%. Only 2 long-term care facilities remain on our list of larger outbreaks. This is great news for some of our most vulnerable residents! Business outbreaks were lower […]
Procession route established for Deputy Dom Calata’s Celebration of Life
Pierce County announcement. The procession route has been established for the March 25 Celebration of Life for Deputy Dom Calata. The procession will begin at the Washington State Fairgrounds. Vehicles will begin west on 9th Avenue SW Turn left on Fairview Drive Fairview Drive becomes 9th Street SW Turn right on 39th Ave SW 39th […]
Support fund established for Sgt Rich Scaniffe
Pierce County announcement. A support fund has been established for Sergeant Rich Scaniffe, who suffered a life-threatening injury in the line of duty. Sergeant Scaniffe is facing a long journey toward recovery which will require a great deal of support. Donations can be made online or by visiting any TAPCO Credit Union Branch. 100% of […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Cases, hospitalizations and deaths
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. COVID-19 case and hospitalization rates continued to fall this week. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now lists Pierce County in the low community level of risk. Sadly, we still recorded 10 COVID-19 deaths. One was a boy under the age of 10. He is the second COVID-19 death under 18 […]