Following new FDA guidance, the state recommends boosters for high-risk patients and those over 65.
Washington reported its 7,000th COVID-19 fatality Tuesday. Here's where things stand, and a look back at how we got here.
The Washington State Fair has vaccinated about 30 people a day since it started last week, and organizers say they have room for many more.
The health department says everyone should stay clear of the water for the near future.
Pierce County is hoping to dispel the stigma around mental health or substance abuse disorders by having survivors share their stories.
Pierce County's Health Director is asking residents to band together as the county faces a wave of new COVID-19 infections.
The 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Aug. 2 - 15 was 556.0, the highest rate the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has ever logged.
Here are updated figures on which hospitals are nearing capacity in Pierce County.
The Tacoma - Pierce County Health Department says 55 have died of fentanyl poisoning in 2021, and they're hoping to prevent future tragedy.
8 health officers from across the state have issued a joint statement asking the public to keep wearing masks while in indoor public spaces.
State health leaders say a fifth wave of COVID-19 is tearing through the unvaccinated population, which has them debating new protections.
The state is reopening at the end of the June, and the Tacoma - Pierce County Health Department says it's ready too.
These restrictions apply to Superior Court offices and courtrooms only.
The Pierce County Council has designated June 2021 as Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Month in an effort to bring awareness to mental health.
Vaccination rates are climbing, but unfortunately case counts are also on the rise. Here's how things stand.
Vaccination rates are on the upswing in Pierce County. Now, health officials are hoping community members will speak up against hesitancy.
The Pierce County Council is developing a two pronged approach to create long- and short-term solutions to the homelessness crisis.
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.
As of Tuesday morning Pierce County has re-entered Phase 3, allowing businesses to greatly expand their mass capacity, among other perks.
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.
The governor has announced that all counties will drop restrictions by June 30, but Pierce County will see an even more immediate jump.
Case counts and hospitalizations remain high enough that the county continues to qualify for Phase 1, but there are reasons to be hopeful.
The county has under two weeks to turn the numbers around — otherwise COVID-19 restrictions could become much more severe.
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.
Here is how the Puyallup area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.
Troopers are hoping someone will recognize a damaged Ford pick-up that struck and seriously injured another person earlier this week.
Pierce County has just over a week to turn case counts around in order to re-enter Phase 3. Unfortunately, they continue to grow.
The governor has directed Attorney General Ferguson to review Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer's conduct for "potential criminal violations."
County Health Rankings and Roadmaps recently released its 2021 report. Here's how Pierce County made out.
The clinic, run by Pierce County’s Department of Emergency Management, has a goal of vaccinating 1,170 people each day for six weeks.
Here is updated data on hospital capacity in Pierce County.
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 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.
The county is one of several that failed the state's evaluation and will be forced to reimpose old COVID-19 restrictions.
The church has drawn nearly 200 complaints for not following COVID-19 safety guidelines, according to a new report in The News Tribune.
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.
Case counts are on the rise across Washington. Now, health officials are considering putting especially problematic areas back on lockdown.
23-year-old Samuel McCloskey was supposed to go hiking near Eatonville on March 30, but hasn't been seen since.
In less than two weeks all Washington adults will be eligible for vaccination, and none too soon considering case counts are on the rise.