Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – Understanding the trends of the economic sectors you depend on is vital for sound business planning. At the Tacoma-Pierce County’s virtual Horizons Economic Forecast, you will hear from local and regional business leaders in a wide array of sectors, leading economists will discuss our local, regional, and national economies, […]
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Strickland Releases 2021 Annual Report Showing Historic Wins for the South Sound
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On January 13, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released a report that highlights her legislative and constituent service accomplishments for the people of the South Sound. Read the full report here, and watch the recap video here. “I’m proud of the work we have done in 2021 to deliver for our neighbors […]
Pierce County Library System closed Monday, Jan. 17, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System will be closed Monday, Jan. 17, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. During that time, the Library’s online services, as always, will be open at www.piercecountylibrary.org, featuring online e-books, audiobooks, videos and magazines as well as other services and resources.
Pierce County checks out 1.9 million e-books and audiobooks from Pierce County Library System in 2021
Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – January 13, 2022 – The Pierce County Library System announced today that it reached a record-breaking 1.9 million digital book checkouts in 2021. This milestone illustrates the continued growth and importance of library digital lending of e-books and audiobooks, especially after a prolonged period of building closures due to the global pandemic. Pierce County Library is one of 121 public library systems worldwide that surpassed one million digital checkouts (complete list here). More than 21,000 libraries provide e-books, audiobooks and other digital media through the award-winning Libby app. Pierce County Library has […]
2022 Greater Pierce County Purchasing Forum with Alliance Northwest
Is your business looking to create or expand a revenue stream by working with government? You’re invited to attend the virtual 2022 Greater Pierce County Purchasing Forum (March 10 8am-2pm) in partnership with Alliance Northwest to help you learn first-hand how to compete for contracts with local, state, and federal governments. Since 2009, the Greater Pierce […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed January 13
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. We are experiencing more COVID-19 outbreaks and related cases this week. We all need to take care of ourselves and help protect those around us. Vaccines remain our best defense against severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. Kids 5 and older are eligible to get vaccinated, and everyone 12 […]
South Sound 911 statement regarding COVID-19 outbreak
South Sound 911 announcement. South Sound 911 had 28 employees test positive for COVID-19 since Dec. 17, and others are awaiting test results. While we believe several of the affected employees likely contracted COVID-19 over the holidays, we understand Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department considers two positive cases at a work site an “outbreak.” Reported symptoms […]
RFP: Pierce County Behavioral Health & Therapeutic Courts and Liquor Tax
Pierce County social media post. Next month, Pierce County Human Services is opening the RFP process for the Pierce County Behavioral Health & Therapeutic Courts and Liquor Tax. Programs eligible for funding must address the unmet behavioral health needs in Pierce County. Apps due in early March, with funding being allocated for services beginning July […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed January 12
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. When you get your COVID-19 vaccine, or your booster if you’re already fully vaccinated, you protect yourself from serious illness, winding up in the hospital—and death. Currently, 20.5% of Pierce County kids ages 5-11 have had at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Omicron is more contagious than other […]