Pierce County Council social media post. On Jan. 10 the state Legislature convened for the 2022 session. Here’s @PierceCo‘s 2022 Legislative Priorities for the short session. Read more: http://bit.ly/PC22Leg
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Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed January 11
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. Today’s data shows increased COVID-19 case rates and hospitalizations in Pierce County. Omicron is more contagious than other variants, but so far, it is proving to be less severe. We’re not seeing hospitalizations increase at the same rate as cases. This is good news. But because the number of […]
House Democrats Introduce Bills to Provide Clarity to Police Accountability Laws
Washington State House Democrats announcement. House Democrats introduced a pair of bills last week to clarify portions of the historic police accountability package passed by the Legislature last year. Legislators passed a package of laws designed to establish clear expectations for officer behavior; to set a baseline for the acceptable use of force, tactics, and […]
Mission Critical: Designing the 911 Center of the Future
South Sound 911 announcement. Ten years in the making and three years in the works, see how South Sound 911’s new home finally came together in 2021!
January is National Blood Donor Month – Please schedule your donation and roll up those sleeves
Submitted by Ty Cordova, State Farm. Blood supplies across the country are running critically low. To do our part to ensure lifesaving blood, plasma, and platelets are readily available for patients in need, State Farm is helping raise awareness about National Blood Donor Month. We are encouraging everyone to schedule their American Red Cross blood […]
Pierce County Library System Board discusses 2022 work plan and other issues
Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System Board of Trustees will discuss the Library System’s 2022 work plan and conduct other business at its Board meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 3:30 p.m. Join the meeting by phone or online: Phone: 253-215-8782, webinar identification: 853 3159 8218, passcode: 305939 Zoom with a Zoom […]
Puyallup Tribe of Indians’ $158,000 grant will fund work to reduce tobacco use in Pierce County
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Someone you love might live a longer healthier life, thanks to a generous gift from the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. The Tribe awarded Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department a 1-year, $158,664 grant to help reduce tobacco use among our residents. Tobacco is an important focus of our work. It’s the top […]
Volunteers for 2022 Homeless Point-In-Time (PIT) count
Pierce County social media post. We’re looking for volunteers to help with the Pierce County Homeless Point-In-Time (PIT) count. During the count, volunteers will survey people experiencing homelessness in our community. Sign-up to be a volunteer or learn more about the PIT count: http://PierceCountyWa.Gov/PIT.
Health Department Issues a Sewage Spill Advisory for Flett Creek Basin and Flett Creek
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department issued a sewage spill advisory for Flett Creek Holding Basin and Flett Creek. Because of a broken sewer line and heavy rain, sewage is discharging into Flett Creek Holding Basin and Flett Creek, which runs into Chambers Bay. People and pets should avoid the water and […]