Submitted by League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County. On September 15, 7:00 pm, the League of Women Voters, Tacoma-area NAACP and Vibrant Schools are offering a forum on the history and experience of racism from the perspective of Indigenous People. The first in a six-part series, Evolution of Racism: History to Hope, this forum […]
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Announcing Forum Series – Racism Evolution: History to Hope
Submitted by League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County. Three organizations are collaborating to offer a six-part forum series on racism history and experience of racism by several cultural groups. The forums are based on the premise that mutual understanding will help change attitudes for the better. Starting on September 15, there will be two […]
Pierce County Library System’s Board discusses work plan and budget for 2022
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System Board of Trustees will discuss it 2022 work plan and budget, review an update to its Communications with the Public policy, and conduct other business at its Board meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 3:30 p.m. Join the meeting by phone or online: Phone: 253-215-8782, webinar identification: 977 6052 7787, passcode: […]
Pierce County Council Will Hold In-District Meeting in the U.P. Council Chambers on Sept. 8
A press release from City of University Place. The Pierce County Council will hold its Evening District No. 4 Council Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 at 6 p.m. in the University Place City Hall Council Chambers at 3609 Market Place West, third floor. This meeting shall be in addition to the regular 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. […]
Join the virtual conversation about health and wellness in Pierce County
A press release from Pierce County. Communities across the U.S. are significantly lowering healthcare costs, improving productivity, fostering economic development and enjoying a higher quality of life through the Blue Zones Project. Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier, leaders from MultiCare Health System and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, and other local leaders are working with a […]
Strickland Secures Support for Military Families & Servicemembers in Defense Budget
A press release from Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee passed H.R. 4350, the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by a bipartisan vote of 57 to 2. Strickland secured Committee passage of over 20 provisions to support servicemembers and military families […]
Pierce County Library System closed Monday, Sept. 6, Labor Day
A press release from Pierce County Library System. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6, Labor Day. The Library’s online services, as always, will be open at www.piercecountylibrary.org, featuring downloadable e-books, audiobooks and magazines (downloads.pcls.us) as well as other services and resources.
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed September 3
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Sept. 3, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Aug. 12-25 is 640.8. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 19.65 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 448 COVID-19 cases and 7 new […]
The power of a name
A story from Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier. I was blessed to have a third granddaughter born last month. Her parents considered many potential names – and her sisters had their own favorites too. I was in the hospital room holding her for the first time when they made it official – Maggie Joy Dammeier. […]