Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. At the end of the year, I always take the time to reflect back on the challenges we faced and what we accomplished. For 2021, I thought back to where I was a year ago, with 2020 finally wrapping up and looking forward to the new year. Here are […]
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Three cideries open, one moving, one closing in Tacoma, Pierce County
The hard cider world keeps getting bigger in Pierce County. Today, I’ve got three openings and a move. Unfortunately, I’ve also got a cider tasting room closure. LOCUST CIDER OPENS IN GIG HARBOR The Gig Harbor tasting room for Locust Cider officially opens Dec. 16 with a grand opening ceremony from 3-8 p.m. (If you […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Vaccinations
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. As of Dec. 11, 60% of all Pierce County residents are fully vaccinated and 67% of eligible residents, (currently those 5 and older) are fully vaccinated. We’ve administered 1,217,000 doses to Pierce County residents and 546,400 residents are fully vaccinated. Last week: We administered 23,100 We administered more than 4,100 […]
Tell us before you need us: Free profile automatically shares crucial information for critical calls
South Sound 911 announcement. When a caller has a registered Emergency Health Profile, crucial life-saving information is automatically shared with South Sound 911 during an active 911 call or text without saying a word. Information can include pre-existing medical conditions, disabilities and allergies; behavioral health information; emergency contacts; and other relevant information about the caller […]
Rise in Deaths from DUIs Calls for Stronger Interventions, Including Calling 911
Washington Traffic Safety Commission Announcement. 2020 was one of the deadliest years in Washington from driving under the influence (DUI)-related crashes, despite fewer drivers on the road, according to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC). Preliminary data for 2021 also indicates an increase in deaths this year from DUIs. As Washington prepares to celebrate the […]
Bronoske bill would help reserve members of Space Force
Washington State House Democrats announcement. OLYMPIA—A proposed law by Rep. Dan Bronoske (D-Lakewood) will help future reserve members of Space Force serve their country without using personal vacation days or time off without pay. “This is a question of fairness for everyone who serves in the reserves,” Bronoske said. “The Space Force is a new branch of the military, […]
County’s 2022-2023 budget signed
Pierce County Council social media post. Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier signed the County’s 2022-2023 biennial budget on Dec. 14. Read the highlights from the budget here.
The Pierce County Districting Committee Dec. 16 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce County Districting Committee will hold a Special Meeting on Dec. 16 (5:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed December 14
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Dec. 14, our current 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 288.2 for Nov. 21-Dec 4, which is: Similar to the last 2-week period (date range: Nov. 7-Nov. 20). It declined less than 10%. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our current 7-day hospitalization rate per 100,000 is 5.3 for Nov. 28-Dec 4, […]