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 […]
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Orphaned Kittens in Critical Condition
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. On March 3, four 4-week-old kittens were brought to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County with a life-threatening infection after being found by a good Samaritan in an empty lot. The kittens arrived at the shelter suffering from a severe upper respiratory infection causing […]
Strickland Launches Annual Congressional Art Competition
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that her office will begin accepting submissions for the 2022 Congressional Art Competition, marking the second year of her office’s participation. This national competition is an opportunity to recognize, honor, and encourage young artistic talent across the nation. “The Congressional Art Competition allows students […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Outbreaks in businesses and schools
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. In less than 2 months, our outbreaks and outbreak related cases have dropped more than 80%. Total outbreaks – from 221 and 3,151 cases to 30 and 452 cases. School outbreaks – from 50 and 241 cases to 4 and 20 cases. Locations with outbreaks of 10 or more […]
Two serial armed robbery suspects arrested, charged
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. This week, we arrested two suspects for a series of armed robberies that occurred over a six-month period. Detectives believe the two suspects, a 30-year-old male and a 28-year-old male, are responsible for at least 24 armed robberies throughout Gig Harbor, Tacoma, Spanaway and Graham. The pair targeted restaurants and […]
PSE partners with Taco Time to help restaurants go carbon neutral
Puget Sound Energy announcement. Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and Taco Time Northwest are working together to make all 79 Taco Time restaurants carbon neutral. Taco Time has signed on to match 100% of its energy used with renewable power through PSE’s Green Power and Carbon Balance programs. By matching its electric and natural gas usage with clean energy options, Taco Time restaurants […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Cases, hospitalizations and deaths
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. ICYMI: Pierce County’s falling case and hospitalization rates moved us into CDC’s medium-risk category. While CDC’s website doesn’t reflect that yet, Washington State Department of Health is working with CDC to ensure up-to-date data. Read more in our recent blog. Our latest data shows how far those rates dropped in […]
County Council honors Sue Kidd
Pierce County Council social media post. Today Council took time to recognize longtime South Sound food critic, Sue Kidd, who passed away unexpectedly last week. Kidd was integral in helping the Council-initiated Restaurant Rally program succeed and was a true champion for small business. She will be missed.
Pierce County Library’s Board of Trustees reviews audit updates and other issues
Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System Board of Trustees will review recent audit updates and conduct other business at its Board meeting on Wednesday, March 9, 3:30 p.m. Join the meeting by phone or online: Phone: 253-215-8782, webinar identification: 853 3159 8218, passcode: 305939Zoom with a Zoom […]