Pierce County Council announcement. At its Dec. 7, 2021 meeting the Pierce County Districting Committee took action to amend the final draft plan of proposed new boundaries for the seven Pierce County Council districts as presented by the Districting Master. The changes included technical amendments proposed by the Pierce County elections division to correct discrepancies, […]
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Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed December 9
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Dec. 9, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Nov. 16-29 is 278.9. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 5.9 per 100,000. This week, we’re transitioning to a new reporting schedule and will […]
Kilmer Votes to Support Servicemembers, Military Families, and Federal Civilian Workforce
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On Dec. 7, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) voted to support S. 1605 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (NDAA). The bill authorizes funding for the Department of Defense and passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. “If you serve this country, Congress should have […]
People Helping People Awards: BECU Grants $535,000 to Member-Nominated Nonprofits
Submitted by BECU. After receiving nearly 650 nominations from its members, BECU announced the recipients of its 2021 People Helping People Awards program, granting $535,000 in total. Now in the program’s ninth year, last night’s virtual event recognized more than 30 nonprofit organizations and BECU members that dedicate their time to helping others in BECU’s […]
Strickland Secures Over 10 Wins for Military Families & Servicemembers in Defense Budget Agreement
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed S. 1605, the bipartisan, bicameral text of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 by a vote of 363-70. The NDAA includes over ten […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed December 8
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Dec. 8, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Nov. 15-28 is 267.3. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 6.7 per 100,000. This week, we’re transitioning to a new reporting schedule and will […]
Holidays Treats Your Teeth Will Cheer For
Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds, DMD. The array of holidays to celebrate in the coming months comes with a variety of sugary desserts. Whether you’re the baker or the taste-tester, you can choose which holiday treats are best for your teeth while still maintaining that dessert-induced smile. The holidays are a time to celebrate with […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed December 7
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Dec. 7, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Nov. 14-27 is 265.9. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 7 per 100,000. This week, we’re transitioning to a new reporting schedule and will […]
South Sound Housing Affordability Partners Executive Board Dec. 8 Special Meeting
Pierce County announcement. City of Tacoma a special meeting of the South Sound Housing Affordability Partners (SSHA3P) Executive Board will be held on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 3 p.m. This meeting will not be conducted in-person and will have telephonic and virtual access for the public to attend as indicated below: Join Zoom Meeting […]