Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Nov. 10, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Oct. 18-31 is 411.4. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 9.1 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 162 COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. Today’s […]
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Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Issues Forum Nov. 17
Submitted by Derek Faust, PhD, Clover Park Technical College. Mark your calendars and register for the Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council’s 5th annual Watershed Issues Forum on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, from 3:30 to 6:00pm. This event is FREE and being held virtually via Zoom. The forum will feature eight guest speakers on topics related to […]
What Veterans Want Civilians to Know This Veterans Day
Submitted by Cohen Veterans Network. This Veterans Day is the first following the end of America’s longest war. Now, a new survey is revealing the impact that the 20-year War in Afghanistan has had on how Americans plan to honor our nation’s veterans this year. The Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) Veterans Day Survey 2021 has […]
Puppies Dumped on Side of Road Now Fighting For Their Lives
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. On Oct. 20, a good human found seven puppies huddled together on the side of a road next to traffic in South Tacoma. The puppies were brought to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County where they are currently being cared for. They arrived sick […]
Strickland, Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Hold Roundtable on Supporting Foster Youth
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland press release. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) held a virtual roundtable discussion with State Senator T’wina Nobles (28th LD) and Amara, a Pacific Northwest based nonprofit that serves children in foster care, their families, and adoptees. The roundtable discussion focused on the impacts […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed November 9
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Nov. 9, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Oct. 17-30 is 407. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 10.5 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 289 COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths: A […]
Supporting The Troops That Support US; Happy Veterans Day!
Our trusty American businesses support American active duty and veterans with these specials. Call to be sure the offer is available or possible stipulations. Be prepared to show proof and pay for extras such as taxes (and tip!) Starbucks: free 12-oz cup of coffee to active duty and veterans, and military spouses. Little Caesars: free […]
Pierce County Library System closed Nov. 11, Veterans Day
Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System will be closed Thursday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day. During that time, the Library’s online services, as always, will be open at www.piercecountylibrary.org, featuring downloadable e-books, audiobooks and magazines as well as other services and resources.
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed November 8
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Nov. 8, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Oct. 14-27 is 417.6. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 12.4 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 198 COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths: A […]