A press release from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Oct. 14, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 21-Oct. 4 is 529.3. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 12.1 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 546 COVID-19 cases and […]
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WorkForce Central release August 2021 Employment Report
A press release from WorkForce Central. The unemployment rate in Pierce County held steady at 5.3% in August (up two-tenths of a percent from July). We saw slight increases in the total number of workers and residents looking for work bringing the total labor force up to 444,000. Read WorkForce Central’s August 2021 Interactive Report […]
Important Deadlines for Washington State Redistricting Commission Coming Soon
A press release from Washington State Redistricting Commission. The Washington State Redistricting Commission reminds the public that to ensure the full consideration, third-party maps should be submitted by Friday, October 22. Third-party map submissions are those that meet the same statutory requirements the Commissioners must meet when delivering their final maps. Those requirements are detailed […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed October 13
A press release from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Oct. 13, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 21-Oct. 4 is 529.3. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 12.1 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 317 COVID-19 cases and […]
Pierce County Council allocates remaining ARPA funds for ongoing COVID response
A press release from Pierce County Council. The Pierce County Council allocated its remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds Tuesday to support area schools and youth programs and increase shelter opportunities for area homeless. Included in the allocation was $4 million to help Pierce County schools respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The money will go […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed October 12
A press release from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Oct. 12, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 19-Oct. 2 is 532.9. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 11.8 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 238 COVID-19 cases and […]
BECU Employees Assemble 26,000 Care Kits for Local Nonprofit Partners
Submitted by BECU. As a leading financial cooperative, BECU supports the communities where its members live, work and play. Today, the credit union announced its doors are closed for Indigenous Peoples Day and nearly 2,500 employees are participating virtually in its annual BECU Cares Day (formerly its Annual Day of Service), packing around 26,000 kits […]
Pierce County Library Board discusses 2022 work plan and director recruitment
A press release from Pierce County Library System. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System Board of Trustees will discuss the Library’s 2022 work plan and budget, recruitment for a new executive director, and conduct other business at its Board meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 3:30 p.m. Join the meeting by phone or online: Phone: 253-215-8782, webinar […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed October 11
A press release from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Oct. 11, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 16-29 is 550.7. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 11.9 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 215 COVID-19 cases and 5 […]