A story from Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier. It’s been said that “teamwork makes the dream work.” Unless you are Bruce Wagner, you probably never dream about roads, but I wouldn’t blame him if he did! Summertime means lots of things – kids out of school, time spent relaxing at beaches and in the water, […]
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Who is doing dynamic work in the field of history? Washington State Historical Society reveals annual History Awards
A press release from Washington State History Museum. Tacoma, WA – Public history isn’t a subject that garners a lot of news coverage, yet fascinating and important work in the field of history is happening all the time. Each year, the Washington State Historical Society makes a point of recognizing individuals who are advancing the field of history in […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 12
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On August 12, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 21- August 3 is 329.5. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 7.5 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 272 COVID-19 cases and […]
Burn Ban – Red Flag Event
A press release from Town of Steilacoom. All outdoor burning including recreational and cooking fires (except a gas grill) during this Red Flag Event is prohibited until the Red Flag Event is over as determined by the National Weather Service. See the Pierce County Fire Marshal’s website at https://www.piercecountywa.gov/982/Outdoor-Burning for additional information.
Joint Statement from Local Health Officers Regarding Need for Masks in Indoor Public Spaces
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. The health officers representing all 35 local health jurisdictions in Washington state have joined together to pass on their best public health advice to protect you, your family, and our communities. We recommend all residents wear facial coverings when in indoor public settings where the vaccination status […]
Strickland Releases New Report Detailing Health Care Marketplace Savings from American Rescue Plan
A press release from Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland. Ahead of the August 15th deadline to sign up for expanded health care savings, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released a report outlining new tax credit benefits available to residents of Washington’s 10th Congressional District as a result of the American Rescue Plan. WA-10 residents can enroll in or […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 11
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On August 11, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 20- August 2 is 307.3. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 7.2 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 273 COVID-19 cases and […]
PPP Loan Forgiveness topic of Aug. 20 webinar
A press release from Pierce County. Webinars will cover the new Coronavirus relief bill updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application and related instructions.Representatives from the SBA and the Washington State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will provide updates on the new PPP loan and loan forgiveness requirements: Topics Covered: New Direct to […]
Perspectives: Too many American communities are falling behind. We have a solution.
Opinion by Rep. Derek Kilmer and Sen. Chris Coons originally for CNN Business Perspectives. As our economy has changed in recent years, communities have been left behind. Many of them have gone from exporting products to exporting young people as job opportunities erode. In Claymont, Delaware, a bustling steel mill that was once the beating heart of a large […]