Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. Case rates are rising and expected to continue to rise. A booster dose of vaccine gives you the best possible protection against COVID-19. Everyone 16 years and older should get a booster shot. Find your dose at tpchd.org/vaxtothefuture. As of Dec. 25, 60.9% of all Pierce County residents are fully […]
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Lines at Lakewood’s COVID testing center grow
City of Lakewood social media post. “The County’s COVID-19 testing site in Lakewood is popular lately – expect longer wait times. Do not block local businesses as you queue. The cutoff for new visitors is 4:00 p.m. today.”
Strickland Champions 17 Defense Budget Wins into Law for Military Families & Service Members
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On. Dec. 27, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after President Biden signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 into law. The Defense Budget includes 17 priorities and provisions Strickland secured to support service members […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed December 28
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. This week’s report on COVID-19 cases and deaths lacks information on new cases. Because of a surge in COVID-19 testing, we don’t have complete case data form the state. We’ve included data on case rates, hospitalization rates and deaths. You can always view updated data on cases and case rates on the […]
Looking for some Humane Society apparel?
Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County announcement. Only 4 days left to get the limited release merch! These three designs will be going away forever after December 31st, so don’t miss out on getting some of the coolest merch that supports pets in need in Pierce County. Celebrate the love of the Pacific Northwest […]
Heritage Bank Inclement Weather Update, Dec. 29
Submitted by Heritage Bank. To ensure the safety of our customers and employees, we have made the following adjustments to our branch service hours for Wednesday, December 29, 2021: All branches (except eastern WA branches) will open at 10:00 a.m. The customer service center will open at 9:00 a.m. Please visit our Branch Updates page for more […]
Pierce Transit offering free rides to warming centers
Pierce Transit announcement. The Puget Sound is experiencing record cold temperatures through at least Dec. 30. To help those who need access to transportation to get out of the cold, Pierce Transit is partnering with the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management to provide free bus rides to local warming centers and shelters. The free […]
Letter: Let’s help unhoused people stay safe from the cold
Submitted by J Hutchins. We need help. The weather is dangerously cold for unsheltered people existing on the street. To help meet their immediate needs, our county headed committees to oversee the acceptance of donations in the form of blankets, coats and other necessities. Local organizations and volunteers are helping to distribute them. In this […]
Pierce County District Court inclement weather information
Pierce County announcement. District Court offices at the County City Building, including the Probation Division, will be open during normal business hours. The Court Resource Center will be open during normal business hours for virtual service connections. No walk-in service is being provided at this time. If you are unable to make it to court […]