Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. We had technical issues, so the case count we’re reporting today is lower than it should be. You’ll be able to see the correct case number on our dashboard when we get the complete numbers. We don’t expect the difference to be large. This also affects some of our […]
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Sound Transit Board Fares Workshop confirmed for March 16
Sound Transit announcement. The Sound Transit Board of Directors will convene a special Board Fares Workshop on Wednesday, March 16 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. At the meeting, the Board will receive a comprehensive overview of Sound Transit fare policies, current trends, and how these items tie into financial projections. The workshop will also […]
Nourish Food Bank has 21 location in the county
Nourish Pierce County social media post. Do you, or someone you know, need a little assistance?
The Board of Health March 16 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on March 16 (3 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Pierce County District Court guidance on face coverings
Pierce County announcement. Pierce County District Court plans to end its court-wide face covering requirement effective March 14, 2022, based on information provided in Governor Jay Inslee’s conference on Feb. 28, 2022. Face coverings will be optional and social distancing will not be required. Masks and hand sanitizers will continue to be provided and frequent […]
Pierce County Flood Control Zone District grants available
Pierce County Council announcement. In an effort to increase safety while stimulating the economy, the Pierce County Flood Control Zone District (Flood District) announced today the availability of $3.5 million in grant funding for projects that reduce the impact of flooding and improve watersheds in our community. This round of grant funding follows a successful pilot program […]
Pierce Transit March 14 Board Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Board will meet on March 14 remotely at 4 pm. Read the meeting agenda and participation instructions here.
Moving On
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. Despite the increased conjecture over the last couple of years, I was not ready for the announcement that Russell Wilson had been traded to Denver. And the reactions of people I talked with were across the board. Some frustrated Seahawks fans wished him good riddance, while others thought it […]
Strickland Hosts March Telephone Town Hall
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that she will be hosting a Telephone Town Hall on Wednesday, March 16, at 6:30 PM PT. She will be joined by Mayor Dick Muri of Steilacoom, who will serve as moderator. “Back in Washington D.C., I have been working to deliver results for […]