Pierce County press release. Following a nationwide search, Constance R. White has been selected to serve as Pierce County’s Clerk of Superior Court. She succeeds Kevin Stock, who is retiring after serving in the role for nearly two decades. White joins the County from Texas, where she has served in court administration since 2002. Most […]
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Medicare 101: The 5 Types of Plans
Submitted by Community Health Plan of Washington. Open Enrollment for 2022 Medicare health insurance plans starts on October 15 and runs until December 7. For Washington’s 1.3 million Medicare beneficiaries, the process can be confusing—especially when it comes to choosing the plan that’s right for you. That is why we’re walking through the different options […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed October 26
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Oct. 26, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Oct. 3-16 is 454.5. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 11.5 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 120 COVID-19 cases and 1 new death, a […]
Results of Pierce County Council-initiated independent investigation released
Pierce County Council press release. Today the Pierce County Council received the results of the independent investigation it commissioned in early April to review the conduct of Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer. “In the interest of transparency, Council is making the results of the investigation immediately available to the public,” Pierce County Council Chair Derek […]
Pierce Transit CTAG Oct. 28 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Community Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG) will meet on Oct. 28 remotely at 5:30. Read the meeting agenda participation instructions here.
Strickland Amendment to Strengthen Workplace Equity for Women & Mothers Passes House
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland press release. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a member of the Black Maternal Health Caucus and a Leader in the Pro-Choice Caucus, released the following statement after the House passed her amendment to H.R.3110, the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act, legislation which protects workers by expanding access to breastfeeding accommodations in the […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed October 25
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Oct. 25, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 30-Oct. 13 is 472.0. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 11.0 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 346 COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths: […]
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month Spotlight
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Looking for a furry best friend? October marks the official start of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has many adoptable dogs waiting for a loving home. Meet Frenzy, a 3-year-old Labrador retriever and German shepherd who has been […]
Letter: How You Lost My Vote
Submitted by Barbara Harman. An individual running for office recently rang our doorbell. Without thinking, I opened the door and for the first time in almost 2 years, an unmasked stranger was standing within 2 feet of my door. That one detail told me more about you than any of your campaign literature and cost […]