A press release from Washington State Employment Security Office. During the week of July 25 to 31, there were 4,919 initial regular unemployment claims, up 8.0 percent from the prior week. Total claims filed by Washingtonians for all unemployment benefit categories numbered 308,266, down 0.9 percent from the prior week. Initial regular claims applications are […]
Pierce County
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 6
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On August 6, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 15- July 28 is 222.8. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 4 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 243 COVID-19 cases and […]
Please stop the ride….
A story from Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier. As a kid growing up in University Place, I loved going to the Puyallup Fair. Hobby Town, the Dairy Barn, the Pig Palace, scones, and exhibits – I loved all of it. I also liked the rides – at least most of them. Once, after visiting one […]
Sound Transit Board adopts plan for delivering critical transit expansions as quickly as possible
A press release from Sound Transit. Following 17 months of discussions and engagement with jurisdictions and stakeholders, the Sound Transit Board on August 5 adopted a realignment plan that will serve as a framework for delivering critical transit expansions across the region as rapidly as possible. The steep rise in real estate and construction costs […]
Pierce County Library System’s Board discusses 2022 planning and more
A press release from Pierce County Library System. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System Board of Trustees will discuss it 2022 budget and work plan and other issues at its Board meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 3:30 p.m. Join the meeting by phone or online: Phone: 253-215-8782, webinar identification: 977 6052 7787, passcode: 106659 Zoom with […]
Pierce Transit August 9 Board Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Board will meet on August 9 remotely at 4 pm. Read the meeting agenda and participation instructions here.
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 5
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On August 5, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 14- July 27 is 209.2. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 3.6 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 275 COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. Our totals are 54,434 cases and 636 deaths. Find more information on: Case counts, hospitalizations, testing and […]
Pierce County Council continues commitment to equity with new legislation
A press release from Pierce County. Two pieces of legislation unanimously passed by the Pierce County Council this week reinforce its commitment to equity, and work toward Council’s goal to have future policy decisions weighed and considered against a pre-determined set of factors before adoption. In a bipartisan effort, members drafted two resolutions using recommendations […]
SCAM; Phishing scheme targets unemployment insurance benefits and PII
“Have you gotten an alarming text message about your unemployment insurance benefits from what seems to be your state workforce agency? You’re not alone. Identity thieves are targeting millions of people nationwide with scam phishing texts aimed at stealing personal information, unemployment benefits, or both.” Learn more at the FTC website.