A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Aug. 25, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Aug. 3-Aug. 16 is 580.9. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 13.0 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 179 COVID-19 cases and 4 […]
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Pierce County Council honors Judge Jasprica
A social media post from Pierce County. On Aug. 24 Pierce County Council passed a resolution recognizing Pierce County Judge Jasprica for 30 years of serving on the District Court bench. Thank you for your honest, balanced and fair approach in the courtroom Judge. Enjoy retirement!
We are committed to finding safe places for people to live
A press release from Office of Pierce County Councilmember Ryan Mello. Currently, there are an estimated 3,300 people in Pierce County experiencing homelessness. And with just under 1,000 emergency shelter beds and 15 safe parking units across the county, about 2,287 people are without shelter in our county each night. We know that 70 percent of people […]
Alzheimer’s educational series provides guidance to caregivers
A press release from Pierce County. The numbers are shocking. Almost six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s today and in 30 years, that number is expected to rise to 14 million. After a family member is diagnosed, they often become the most important individual in that family, with many loved ones stepping in as caregivers. But […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 24
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Aug. 24, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Aug. 2-Aug. 15 is 556.0. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 12.8 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 319 COVID-19 cases and 3 […]
Strickland Votes to Pass H.R.4
A press release from Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021. This legislation will correct the partisan, anti-democratic barriers keeping voters — especially voters of color — from the ballot box by restoring […]
Pierce Transit CTAG Aug. 26 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Community Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG) will meet on Aug. 26 remotely at 5:30. Read the meeting agenda participation instructions here.
Pierce County memorial for unclaimed decedents on Aug. 31
A press release from Pierce County. What happens when someone dies, and no one claims their body? In Pierce County, the Medical Examiner’s office arranges the cremation of the decedents and provides a respectful ceremony at a final resting place. A public memorial and gathering will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 31, at 11 a.m. […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 23
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Aug. 23, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 30-Aug. 12 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 11.1 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 273 COVID-19 cases and 4 […]