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

These restrictions apply to Superior Court offices and courtrooms only.

University Place Shares Do Your Part Get The Shot

Watch the video to learn why the free vaccine is the best way for U.P. to put the pandemic in our rearview mirror for good.

Community Vaccine Event Comes To University Place City

Registration is open for a May 6 drive-thru Moderna (1st dose) vaccine event at Windmill Village in U.P. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

How Much Of Pierce County Population Is Vaccinated?

This is how the University Place area compares to Washington for coronavirus vaccinations.

Update: Hospital Capacity In University Place Area

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Pierce County.

How Much Of Pierce County Population Is Vaccinated?

This is how the University Place area compares to Washington and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Need Help Registering For The Coronavirus Vaccine In University Place City?

The Pierce County coronavirus vaccine call center can help people needing assistance to sign up for vaccine events hosted by Pierce County.

Coronavirus Cases Up In University Place Area Despite Vaccination Increase

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

Registration Now Closed - Community Vaccine Event Comes To City Of University Place

The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department will open registration on Friday, March 12 at 10 a.m. for a drive-through vaccine event.

Registration Now Open - Community Vaccine Event Comes To City Of University Place

The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department will open registration on March 12 at 10 a.m. for a drive-through vaccine event.

Update: Check Hospital Capacity In University Place Area

Here is the latest data on hospital capacity in Pierce County as the pandemic wanes.

Weekly Update: Hospital Capacity In University Place Area

New federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Pierce County and across WA as the pandemic wanes.

How Coronavirus Is Affecting One University Place Area Nursing Home: Weekly Update

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the University Place area.

Weekly Update: How Coronavirus Is Affecting University Place Nursing Home

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including one in University Place.

Hospital Capacity In University Place Area: Weekly Update

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

Weekly Update: See Which University Place Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

New federal data shows how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospitals and their ICUs in Pierce County.

Here's How Close University Place Area Hospitals Are To Capacity: Weekly Update

See how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospital capacity in Pierce County and across Washington.

Hospital Capacity In The University Place Area: See Latest Numbers

New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the University Place area.

Planet Fitness Reopens Washington State Locations

Industry leader taking extra cleanliness measures to protect health and well-being of members and staff

See Which University Place Area Hospitals Near Capacity Amid Coronavirus Surge

New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the University Place area.

Coronavirus Testing Events Postponed Due To Air Quality

Pierce County says Tuesday's events have been postponed for the safety of staff and patients.

Tacoma Residential Fire Burns Four Homes, More Threatened

Crews were called to a residential fire in the 7400 block of S. Pine Street Tuesday afternoon.

Free Coronavirus Testing Available In City Of University Place On August 4

The test swabs will be taken to a local lab, with results available within five to seven days and shared with the individual.

Tacoma Passes Resolution Encouraging Facial Coverings In Public

City Council has passed a resolution encouraging everyone to wear masks or facial coverings in public to slow the spread of the virus.

City Of University Place Announces Statewide Mask Mandate

The order was in response to reports of increasing case counts and a potential overwhelming of the county’s health care system.

Pierce County Parks To Open May 5

Recreation centers, playgrounds, picnic shelters and fields at athletic complexes will remain closed.

Tacoma Raises Funds For Sister City Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Tacoma is collecting donations to help its sister city in China meet surging demands for medical supplies during the growing crisis.

Patients Get Big Bills At St. Joseph's Charity Care In Tacoma, WA

Nonprofit hospitals admit they sent $2.7B in bills over the course of a year to patients who probably qualified for free or discounted care.

Opioid 'Scripts Down In Pierce County But ODs Remain Steady

The number of opioid prescriptions have lessened across Pierce County since 2006, but the number of opioid-related overdose deaths hasn't.

Flu Activity Low In Pierce County, But Sickness Still Circulating

In the latest influenza report, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department noted substantially fewer hospital visits over the past 3 weeks.

Measles In Pierce County: Sea-Tac, Target, Costco Added To List

Another confirmed case of measles was reported in Pierce County Wednesday along with additional exposure sites, dates, and times.

Measles Exposure Reported In Pierce County: Health Department

Measles exposure may have occurred on several dates during the first week in May at multiple locations in Bonney Lake, Orting and Puyallup.

Planet Fitness Offers Teens Free Summer Workouts in Seattle Area

Fitness chain launches national initiative to help youth meet minimum recommended requirement for physical activity

Pierce County Flu Activity Slows Considerably For Week 16 Update

Fewer locals were hospitalized over the past week with influenza than at any other time since the 2018-2019 flu season began last October.

Flu Season Not Quite Over In Pierce County: Report

Flu activity across Pierce County was listed as 'decreasing' in the April 24 report, even though deaths and hospitalizations continue.

Worst Flu Season In Years For Pierce County: Health Dept.

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department officials on Wednesday said the region is seeing the end of the worst flu season since 2016-2017.

Flu Activity Continues To Slow In Pierce County: Report

It seems fewer people died or were hospitalized with influenza-like illnesses over the past week in Pierce County.

Flu Activity High, But Slowing: Tacoma-Pierce County Health Dept.

The latest report shows no influenza-related deaths were reported in Pierce County over the past week. However, 67 people were hospitalized.

Elevated Flu Activity Hammers Pierce County Residents

Since Oct. 22, 2018, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has logged 537 hospitalizations and 31 deaths due to influenza-like illness.

Flu Activity Remains Elevated In Pierce County: Health Dept.

The Health Department's March 12 influenza update shows the flu killed 2 people and hospitalized more than 60 others this week.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

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