Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. As of January 1, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has changed its hours of operation to the public. The shelter is now open daily from 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. with the Adoption Center closed on Mondays. From Tuesday to Sunday, anyone interested […]
Pierce County
Pierce County Council chooses council leadership for 2022
Pierce County Council announcement. At its first meeting of the year, the Pierce County Council again elected a bipartisan slate to serve as Council leadership for 2022. Councilmember Derek Young, D-Gig Harbor, was re-elected Council Chair for 2022 by his peers at the Jan. 4 regular meeting. This is Young’s final year on Council. Council […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed January 4
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. Today’s data shows increased case rates and hospitalizations in Pierce County. Omicron is more contagious than other variants. Our case rates and hospitalizations have tripled in recent weeks. In time, we’ll know if people are getting sicker. In the meantime, we all need to protect ourselves and one another. […]
LWV releases January 2022 newsletter
The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Tacoma-Pierce County has released their January 2022 Voter newsletter. Click here to read it.
The Board of Health January 5, 2022 Meeting Agenda
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on January 5, 2022 (3 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Local Animal Shelter Inundated with Neglected Dogs in Winter Storm
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. A total of 19 dogs from different properties were brought to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County in terrible condition. On Dec. 27, Pierce County Animal Control brought six dogs from a property in Graham to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed December 30
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. New case and outbreak data show that as we gather to celebrate the holidays it is more important than ever to use safe practices to help slow the spread of COVID-19. DOH reports the fast spreading Omicron variant is most likely the dominant strain in WA state. We expect the number of cases […]
Oh, the weather outside is frightful
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. It is the season for holiday songs on the radio, Pandora, and Spotify. I can’t imagine you haven’t heard “Let is Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow” at least once. This iconic song starts out with these lyrics: “Oh, the weather outside is frightfulBut the fire is so […]
Pierce County Library System closed Jan. 1, New Year’s Day
Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System will be closed Saturday, Jan. 1, New Year’s 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.