Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. TACOMA, WA – From Dec. 13-31, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is hosting their first-ever “Hope for the Howlidays”, an event to help long-time shelter pets know they haven’t been forgotten. During this event, the community can choose a shelter pet to sponsor […]
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Pierce Transit CTAG Dec. 16 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Community Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG) will meet on Dec. 16 remotely at 5:30 pm. Read the meeting agenda participation instructions here.
Give Thanks: Reflections on my first year in office
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. It is hard to believe that it has almost been one year since I joined Council, but it has, and I have truly enjoyed working for the community members of the 6th District and Pierce County as a whole. I am thankful to all the people […]
The Board of Health Dec. 15 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on Dec. 15 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Pierce Transit Dec. 13 Board Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Board will meet on Dec. 13 remotely at 4 pm. Read the meeting agenda and participation instructions here (PDF download).
House Passes Kilmer-Led Legislation to Restore & Strengthen Democracy, Protect Elections
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On Dec. 9, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting Our Democracy Act — a sweeping package of reforms co-sponsored by Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) that aims to strengthen America’s democratic institutions against future presidents, regardless of political party, who seek to abuse the power of their office for corrupt […]
Slight and steady: 4-week moving average for regular initial claims increase, regular continued claims decrease
Washington State Employment Security Department announcement. For the 4-week moving average ending Nov. 27, 2021, compared to the previous 4-week moving average ending Oct. 30: Regular initial claims increased by 189 to a total of 5,461. The increase is likely due to seasonal layoffs, primarily in the construction and agriculture industries. Regular continued claims decreased by 5,686 […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed December 10
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Dec. 10, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Nov. 17-30 is 280.6. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 5.8 per 100,000. This week, we’re transitioning to a new reporting schedule and will […]
Holly, jolly
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. One of the old classic holiday songs made memorable by Andy Williams describes this month as “the most wonderful time of the year.” (If you have no idea who Andy Williams is, you can Google him!) And, it is a wonderful time of the year, thanks to our hard-working Parks department. […]