Pierce County Health Department Resuming In-Person Services

The state is reopening at the end of the June, and the Tacoma - Pierce County Health Department says it's ready too.

Pierce County Superior Court Requiring Masks And Social Distancing At Least Until June 30

These restrictions apply to Superior Court offices and courtrooms only.

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Month Recognized By Pierce County

The Pierce County Council has designated June 2021 as Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Month in an effort to bring awareness to mental health.

Coronavirus In Pierce County: Week In Review

Vaccination rates are climbing, but unfortunately case counts are also on the rise. Here's how things stand.

As Vaccination Rates Rise, Pierce Health Addresses Hesitancy

Vaccination rates are on the upswing in Pierce County. Now, health officials are hoping community members will speak up against hesitancy.

Plan To End Street Homelessness By November Moves Ahead

The Pierce County Council is developing a two pronged approach to create long- and short-term solutions to the homelessness crisis.

Coronavirus In Pierce County: Week In Review

Now the county is in Phase 3 for good, health officials say the next step is improving the local vaccination rate. Here's where that stands.

Phase 3 Returns In Pierce County: What To Know

As of Tuesday morning Pierce County has re-entered Phase 3, allowing businesses to greatly expand their mass capacity, among other perks.

Pierce County Wraps Last Full Week In Phase 2: Week In Review

The mask mandate is lifted, case counts are dwindling, and Pierce County is heading to Phase 3. Here's where things stand, and what's next.

Pierce County Will Re-Enter Phase 3 Next Week Under Inslee's Plan

The governor has announced that all counties will drop restrictions by June 30, but Pierce County will see an even more immediate jump.

Coronavirus In Pierce County: Week In Review

Case counts and hospitalizations remain high enough that the county continues to qualify for Phase 1, but there are reasons to be hopeful.

Pierce County's COVID-19 Metrics Fall To Phase 1 Levels

The county has under two weeks to turn the numbers around — otherwise COVID-19 restrictions could become much more severe.

Pierce County Likely To Remain In Phase 2: Week In Review

The state's review isn't until Monday, but right now odds are not looking good that the county will pass. Here's where things stand.

How Much Of Pierce County Population Is Vaccinated?

Here is how the Puyallup area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

WSP Asks For Public's Help Catching Hit-And-Run Driver

Troopers are hoping someone will recognize a damaged Ford pick-up that struck and seriously injured another person earlier this week.

Coronavirus In Pierce County: Week In Review

Pierce County has just over a week to turn case counts around in order to re-enter Phase 3. Unfortunately, they continue to grow.

Inslee Orders Criminal Investigation Into Pierce County Sheriff

The governor has directed Attorney General Ferguson to review Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer's conduct for "potential criminal violations."

New Health Rankings Reveal Strengths, Gaps In Pierce County

County Health Rankings and Roadmaps recently released its 2021 report. Here's how Pierce County made out.

Tacoma Dome To Host Mass Vaccination Site Beginning Tuesday

The clinic, run by Pierce County’s Department of Emergency Management, has a goal of vaccinating 1,170 people each day for six weeks.

Update: Check Hospital Capacity In Puyallup Area

Here is updated data on hospital capacity in Pierce County.

Coronavirus In Pierce County: Week In Review

This week, the county re-entered Phase 2, and will have to lower case counts to return to Phase 3. Here's how that's going so far.

Pierce County Rolls Back Into Phase 2: What To Know

Pierce is just one of three counties that failed to remain in Phase 3. Here are the new restrictions, and where the county goes from here.

Pierce County To Move Back Into Phase 2 This Week

The county is one of several that failed the state's evaluation and will be forced to reimpose old COVID-19 restrictions.

After 175+ Complaints, Motion Church To Require Masks: Report

The church has drawn nearly 200 complaints for not following COVID-19 safety guidelines, according to a new report in The News Tribune.

Pierce County On Cusp Of Rollback To Phase 2: Week In Review

We won't know for sure until Monday, but as of the latest available data, Pierce County is failing the metrics needed to remain in Phase 3.

Pierce County Coronavirus Vaccination, Cases: Latest Info

Here is how the Puyallup area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Some Washington Counties May Roll Back To Phase 2 Next Week

Case counts are on the rise across Washington. Now, health officials are considering putting especially problematic areas back on lockdown.

Tacoma Police Sound Alarm Over Missing Hiker

23-year-old Samuel McCloskey was supposed to go hiking near Eatonville on March 30, but hasn't been seen since.

Coronavirus In Pierce County: Week In Review

In less than two weeks all Washington adults will be eligible for vaccination, and none too soon considering case counts are on the rise.

Pierce County Health Seeks Volunteers For Future Vaccine Clinics

The health department says many people have now reached out asking how they can help the vaccine rollout. Here's how to get involved.

Coronavirus In Pierce County: Week In Review

The state's health leaders are less optimistic than they have been in recent weeks. Here's how things stand at the county level.

Coronavirus Cases Up In Puyallup Area Despite Vaccination Increase

Here is how Washington is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

Registration Opens Thursday For Edgewood Vaccine Clinic

The clinic will be Saturday, and includes residents who qualify for the vaccine under Phase 1B2.

Physician Union Protest MultiCare Clinics Over COVID-19 Safety

You may have seen health care workers picketing outside MultiCares in Puyallup and Tacoma this week. Here's why they were speaking out.

Puyallup Vaccine Clinic Offers Shots To Patients In Phase 1B2

Registration opens Tuesday for the Tacoma - Pierce County Health Department's next COVID-19 vaccine clinic.

Registration Full For University Place Vaccine Clinic

The Tacoma - Pierce County Health Department is hosting another drive-thru clinic Tuesday.

More Vaccine Doses Headed To Pharmacies Across Washington

The Federal Retail Pharmacy Program is sending 72,000 vaccine doses to Washington this week. Here's how to find one.

Registration Opens Thursday For Graham Vaccine Clinic

The event will be offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Here's how to claim a spot.

Hospital Capacity In Puyallup Area: See The Latest

See how the waning coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospital capacity in Pierce County and across WA.

Vaccines And Pierce County: Week In Review

This week the county began sharing more in-depth data on its vaccination rollout. Here's how those efforts are progressing.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.