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Pierce County
Community leaders join the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees
A press release from Pierce County Library System. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – Two community leaders are joining the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees this summer. Neesha Patel, an Edgewood resident, and Abby Sloan, a University Place resident. “Being part of the Board of Trustees is an exciting opportunity for me to further serve our communities. I am […]
Moana Comes to U.P.
A press release from City of University Place. Don’t forget that this Saturday, Aug. 7 marks the return of the popular U.P. summer tradition of Movie Night in the Park. This year’s feature presentation is Disney’s “Moana,” the story of a young girl who tries to break a curse and set things right on her ancient Polynesian island. Come […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 4
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On August 4, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 13- July 26 is 190.5. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 4.4 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 179 COVID-19 cases and […]
Sound Transit and the Future of our Region
An announcement from Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier and Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. On Thursday, August 5, the Sound Transit Board will decide whether Sound Transit 3 (ST3) will be built as the regional mass transit system voters approved or become yet another victim to local interests. Since the founding of Sound Transit in 1993, […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 3
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On August 3, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 12- July 25 is 176.5. 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 533 COVID-19 cases and […]
County Election Primary Results
If you are curious to know the results of the August 3 Election, visit the Pierce County Current Election page here.
Dental Sealants Can Reduce Kids’ Cavity Risk by 80 Percent
Submitted by Jeff Reynolds, DMD, Delta Dental. Beyond daily brushing and flossing, dental sealants have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of cavities in kids – yet the clear protective coatings, which work by filling the deep grooves where bacteria can accumulate – remain largely underutilized. Statewide it is estimated that only 54 percent […]
Sound Transit Board to hold special meeting on Aug. 5
A press release from Sound Transit. The Sound Transit Board of Directors will convene a special Board meeting from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 5 to consider adopting a realigned capital program in response to significant upward cost pressures and a $6.5 billion affordability gap. The meeting will take place in lieu […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 2
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On August 2, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 9- July 22 is 152.9. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 3.7 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 215 COVID-19 cases and […]
Board of Health August 4 meeting agenda
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. The August 4, 2021 Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health Agenda and packet are available for view on our website. Watch the meeting live on our website or through Zoom and entering Meeting ID: 966 8527 3697 and Passcode: 484284, when prompted.
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed July 30
On July 30, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 8- July 21 is 145.7. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 3.7 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 85 COVID-19 cases and no deaths. Our totals are 53,071 cases and […]