Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees welcomes Pamela Duncan, a Lakewood resident, to its governing board. “Leading and supporting the Pierce County Library is both a natural extension of my professional and personal work as well as a passion for me,” said Duncan. “As a community advocate and […]
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Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Outbreaks in businesses and schools
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. We didn’t see much change in outbreaks this week, but school outbreaks dropped a bit. Our total school outbreaks were down 4, to 46. And we had 231 related cases, down 10 from last week. Classroom cases make up a bigger share than last week, and 84% of those […]
Send a Valentine to a Shelter Pet
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. We all deserve love, even if we are still searching for our soulmates! The animals at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County could really use some of that love right now and there’s a super easy way to make them feel special! From February […]
Puget Sound Energy files three-year rate proposal
Puget Sound Energy announcement. Puget Sound Energy has filed a three-year rate plan request with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) — a plan that provides safe and reliable energy and accelerates efforts toward meeting ambitious clean energy goals and enhancing climate resiliency. For residential customers, the proposal would increase rates in the first […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Vaccinations
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. As we reported yesterday, we’re starting to see COVID-19 cases drop. The worst COVID-19 outcomes tend to lag case peaks, and that’s what we’re seeing now. We reported 64 deaths from COVID-19 this week. And hospitalizations remain high. Most deaths and hospitalizations are among people who are not vaccinated. […]
Get the skills to get a new job with services from the Pierce County Library System
Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System’s Job + Business Center services help people develop technology skills, gain digital literacy, and improve their job and career choices. “The Library had everything I needed for my job search,” said Marcia Montenegro, a person who used the University Place Pierce County Library’s Job + Business Center […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Cases, hospitalizations and deaths
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. As expected, we’re starting to see COVID-19 cases drop. Today’s case rate is higher than what we reported last Tuesday. But the rate peaked late last week and has started to decline this week. Today’s reported 14-day case rate includes a lag, and our more recent data shows cases […]
The Board of Health Feb. 2 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on Feb. 2 (3 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Business and government to connect at Greater Pierce County Purchasing Forum
Pierce County announcement. Business owners looking to create or expand a revenue stream by working with government are invited to attend the virtual 2022 Greater Pierce County Purchasing Forum. In partnership with Alliance Northwest, the Forum will be held on Thursday, March 10, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Businesses will learn firsthand how to compete […]