Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System will be closed Thursday, Nov. 25, and Friday, Nov. 26, for Thanksgiving. During that time, the Library’s online services, as always, will be open at www.piercecountylibrary.org, featuring online e-books, audiobooks, videos and magazines as well as other services and resources.
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Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed November 22
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Nov. 22, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Oct. 28-Nov. 10 is 332.9. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 10.3 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 84 COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths: […]
‘Fear of vaccines is real:’ Dr. John Vassall builds trust one story at a time
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. 70% of Black people in the U.S. say our healthcare system treats people differently because of their race. That’s according to an October 2020 survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation and ‘The Undefeated’. And many who haven’t gotten vaccinated say mistrust is an important reason. Dr. John Vassall worked for most of […]
Kilmer’s Bipartisan Legislation Included as Pilot Program in Build Back Better Act
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On Nov. 19, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that a pilot version of the bipartisan Rebuilding Economies and Creating Opportunities for More People Everywhere to Excel Act (RECOMPETE Act) was included in the House-passed Build Back Better Act. The RECOMPETE Act, which Rep. Kilmer introduced with U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed November 19
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Nov. 19, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Oct. 26-Nov. 8 is 335.4. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 11.1 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 128 COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths: […]
Equity works
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. In last week’s blog I wrote about the important work we are doing to reform our criminal justice system to be more equitable for all members of our community. There are many other facets of our society that are ripe for reinvention and reinvestment to ensure fairness and opportunity. Our educational system […]
Pierce County 2022-2023 Budget nears completion
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. Following a lengthy meeting Nov. 16, the proposed Pierce County 2022-2023 Biennial Budget is one step closer to final adoption. During the Tuesday meeting Council reviewed 21 ordinances related to the budget and fees. Of these, 15 were approved and six were continued to Council’s […]
Eligible for Medicare? The Clock is Ticking to Choose Your 2022 Coverage
Submitted by Jesse Gamez, Intermountain Medicare President at Humana. Making a list and checking it twice isn’t just for the holidays this year. If you’re 65 or over or eligible for Medicare due to disability, developing a detailed list of what you have spent on your health care this past year – including hospital expenses […]
Strickland and AARP Host Live Tele-Town Hall on Caring for Caregivers
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland press release. During National Family Caregivers Month, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and AARP held a live tele-town hall to take questions, provide resources, and highlight how we must better support caregivers and families, especially as the House considers the Build Back Better Act. Strickland was joined by Cathy MacCaul, Advocacy Director for […]