Gov. Inslee warns of 4th pandemic wave as vaccine availability opens wide

Starting Thursday, more COVID-19 vaccinations are available to more people than ever before in Washington. But Governor Inslee says the threat has not completely waned, warning a fourth wave is a concerning possibility.

Washington state governor OKs bill banning for-profit jails

One of the country’s largest for-profit, privately run immigration jails would be shut down by 2025 under a bill signed Wednesday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.

Blood clot symptoms to look out for if you received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The Washington State Department of Health said Johnson & Johnson blood clot risk is less than one in a million, but paused injections Tuesday out of an abundance of caution.

Pierce County Council approves $4 million in Phase 2 rollback relief for businesses

On Friday, Pierce County will revert to Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan. Local lawmakers did not waste time putting together a plan to support businesses and save jobs. 

Judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit in Pierce County deputy shooting

A judge has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit brought against Pierce County by the family of sheriff’s deputy Daniel McCartney, who was fatally shot while responding to a call.

Pierce County's rollback to Phase 2 could impact start of high school basketball, wrestling seasons

Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Monday that Pierce County is one of three counties that will move back to Phase 2 of the Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery plan due to an increase in COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations.

‘Devastating:’ Pierce County employees react to Phase 2 rollback

The rollback to Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Roadmap to Recovery impacts one of our state's most populated counties: Pierce County.

Pierce, Cowlitz and Whitman counties moving back to Phase 2 of reopening plan

Three counties in Washington state - Pierce, Cowlitz and Whitman - have to roll back to Phase 2 of the state's COVID-19 reopening plan because of rising cases and hospitalizations, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday.

Washington state businesses call on Gov. Inslee to pause plans to roll back some counties to Phase 2

Nearly 70 state business organizations are urging Gov. Jay Inslee to delay for three weeks any decision to return some counties to more restrictive coronavirus standards, which would hurt businesses.

City of Tacoma highlights areas of equity disparity throughout its community
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The City of Tacoma is highlighting areas in its community they say are lacking in opportunities for success, with a goal of improving those neighborhoods that are in need.

Tacoma highlights areas of equity disparity throughout the city
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The City of Tacoma is highlighting areas in its community they say are lacking in opportunities for success, with a goal of improving those neighborhoods that are in need.

City of Tacoma highlights areas of equity disparity throughout the community

The City of Tacoma is highlighting areas in its community they say are lacking in opportunities for success, with a goal of improving those neighborhoods that are in need.

Pierce County businesses prepare for possible rollback into Phase 2

The number of new COVID-19 infections paired with increasing hospitalization rates has health officials in Pierce County warning that a rollback into Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Roadmap to Recovery is possible.

Tacoma spends $25k to crack down on gun violence

Tuesday night, the City of Tacoma invested thousands of dollars toward cracking down on gun violence in its streets.

Tacoma spends $25k to crack down on gun violence
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Tuesday night, the City of Tacoma invested thousands of dollars toward cracking down on gun violence in its streets.