Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Dec. 6, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Nov. 11-24 is 286.7. 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. On Saturday we confirmed 139 cases. On Sunday we confirmed 156 […]
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Nobles selected Maternal and Child Health Fellow
Washington State Senate Democrats announcement. State Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest) has been selected as a 2022 NCSL Maternal and Child Health Fellow in a program designed to support legislators who are experienced or emerging leaders in maternal and child health. “I look forward to joining this program in hopes of re-examining health care models to […]
Pierce Transit releases 2021 Report to the Community
Pierce Transit announcement. Pierce Transit has released its 2021 Report to the Community which provides the public with a summary of the agency’s annual activities and accomplishments. The report features videos and links to information as well as recognition of the efforts made by Pierce Transit employees in service to Pierce County residents. Highlights include […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed December 3
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Dec. 3, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Nov. 10-23 is 303.3. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 7.6 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 242 COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths: A […]
Investing in yourself
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier blog post. On Tuesday, I joined a group of our County colleagues who are investing in themselves and our ability to better serve our community – at the latest “graduation” from our Leadership Certification program. This talented group of employees included veteran leaders, new leaders, and aspiring leaders. It ranged from […]
Special Districting Meeting scheduled to hear public comment
Pierce County Council announcement. The Pierce County Districting Committee will hold a special meeting Monday, Dec. 6, at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom for the public to comment on the final draft plan that proposes boundary changes to Pierce County’s seven Council districts. Due to discrepancies in data that appeared in the GIS version of the […]
Strickland Introduces Legislation to Help Servicemembers Access Fertility Care and Start a Family
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a leader in the Pro-Choice Caucus, led the introduction of the Expanding Access to Fertility Care for Servicemembers and Dependents Act, which would expand TRICARE coverage to make Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) services available to all active-duty servicemembers (including the Reserve and National Guard) and […]
GILLIG, Pierce Transit partner on fleet electrification
Pierce Transit announcement. Pierce Transit is adding six GILLIG electric buses to its fleet, providing clean, quiet public transportation to Pierce County residents. The benefits of all-electric buses include zero emissions, 30 percent fewer parts, and lower maintenance costs compared to standard fuel buses. The new buses are similar in appearance, operation and componentry to […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed December 2
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Dec. 2, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Nov. 8-21 is 303.5. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 7.2 per 100,000. Today’s case and hospitalization rates are the same as yesterday because […]