A press release from Pierce County. For most children living in foster care, reunification with their family is the best option for a permanent and loving home. Each year in Pierce County, hundreds of children are successfully reunited with their families after parents put in hard work to gain new understanding and skills, and partner […]
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Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 17
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Aug. 17, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 26-Aug. 8 is 434.6. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 8.9 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 275 COVID-19 cases and 4 […]
Back to School Webinar Aug. 19
A social media post from WA Department of Health. On August 19 at 5 p.m., join the Washington Department of Health, the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, Kaiser Permanente WA, and the Washington State PTA for a discussion on returning to school and helping children manage their stress and mental health. Submit […]
Sound Transit seeks public comment on Transit Development Plan
A press release from Sound Transit. Sound Transit is seeking public comment on its proposed Transit Development Plan. People can view the plan and leave comment through September 2 at https://www.soundtransit.org/tdp In accordance with RCW 35.58.2795, Sound Transit is required to prepare a six-year transit development plan and annual report, as well as conduct a public hearing. […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 16
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Aug. 16, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 23- Aug. 5 is 379.6. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 8.3 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 419 COVID-19 cases and […]
Board of Health posts Aug. 18 Study Session agenda
The August 18, 2021 Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health Study Session agenda and packet are available for view on our website. Watch the meeting live on our website.
Employment Report June 2021
A press release from WorkForce Central. Pierce County unemployment is currently 5.6% (0.3 points higher than June 2019), representing 24,890 people looking for work. The number of workers is up a quarter of a percent, bringing the total employment to 416,555. See more data at the WorkForce Central website.
Initial regular claims increased the week of August 1, total claims continue to decrease
A press release from Washington State Employment Security Office. During the week of August 1 to 7, there were 5,420 initial regular unemployment claims, up 10.2 percent from the prior week. Total claims filed by Washingtonians for all unemployment benefit categories numbered 306,858, down 0.5 percent from the prior week. Initial regular claims applications are […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 13
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On August 13, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 22- August 4 is 355.4. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 8.2 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 382 COVID-19 cases and […]