New federal government data shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in the Puyallup area.
State health officials announced Friday that no regions will be eligible to move to the second reopening phase until at least Jan. 18.
The DOH has released a new vaccine distribution plan. Here's what it means for Pierce County residents.
Now that vaccine shipments are arriving in Washington, how can residents get shots? The Tacoma - Pierce County Health Department explains.
The council has approved a 0.1 percent sales tax to fund "behavioral health and therapeutic court services."
Congress has passed a $900 billion coronavirus relief package. Here's how that money will be spent on the evergreen state.
A second vaccine is approved, and state health leaders say Washington is on track to contain the winter surge. Catch up on the latest.
The county council appeared poised to approve a controversial proposal to dissolve the Tacoma - Pierce Count Health Department late Tuesday.
The first coronavirus vaccine is cleared for emergency use, but the public health crisis won't be solved overnight. Catch up on the latest.
You've probably seen someone dismiss the coronavirus as "just the flu" but this flu season and the pandemic couldn't be more different.
A new tool uses public data to show just how close your local hospital is to being at or over capacity.
A plan to dissolve the Tacoma - Pierce County Health Department is one step closer to reality after a vote by committee Monday.
This week WA logged more than 16,000 new COVID-19 cases. That's 2,000 fewer than the week before, but there's still work to be done.
The New York Times, the Surgo Foundation and Ariadne Labs have created a tool to find your spot on the waiting list.
Another month, another round of new COVID-19 testing events across Pierce County. Here's a look at what they've got planned.
Social behaviors over the long holiday weekend could prove pivotal for Washington's effort to tamp down the spread of coronavirus.
A tool developed by researchers from several universities lets you see your risk of being exposed to the coronavirus indoors.
A record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases had Washington logging over 14,000 confirmed coronavirus infections this week.
One in nine Washingtonians struggles with hunger, a problem that has only grown because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Washington broke its daily coronavirus record for the fourth time this month, as the state logged more than 2,000 new cases Friday.
A new surge of coronavirus infections has begun, and earlier this week Washington reported its highest daily number of COVID-19 cases ever.
As the nation grapples with a third coronavirus surge, Washington reported its highest daily case count since mid-July.
The pact will conduct an independent review into any potential COVID-19 vaccine to ensure it is safe before it is distributed in Washington.
Uninsured adults can receive the flu vaccine for free at 23 Albertsons and Safeway pharmacies across the state.
This week Washington recorded its 100,000th COVID-19 case, and health officials warn the state may be in the early stages of a third surge.
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department will accept all unused medications at two precincts on Saturday, Oct. 24.
Medical professionals say the flu vaccine will be especially important this year during the coronavirus pandemic.
A daily count of 604 new cases is higher than the rolling average, but less than was reported Friday.
Friday the Department of Health reported almost double the number of daily cases than they had over the past week.
It'll take time and analysis to know for sure, but health officials say the virus is likely to be the USA's third largest cause of death.
In fact, some forecasts show conditions becoming worse on Wednesday as smoke from Oregon wildfires blows north.
Graham, Orting Valley and South Pierce firefighters have all been called to a house engulfed in flame on 276th St E.
College football is cancelled and the governor issues new pandemic guidelines for religious services. Catch up on the latest developments.
Puyallup High's baseball team has announced it will retire Eli Sevener's jersey in his memory.
It is detrimental to water quality and can worsen flooding of neighboring properties.
Next week two COVID-19 testing trailers will be coming to Puyallup to offer free tests to those who need them.
Last week the county was weighing a proposal to open more businesses, but now health officials say that's just not possible.
Coronavirus cases have almost doubled since Pierce County entered Phase 2, now the county is worried it could be kicked back into Phase 1.
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Here's a look at where all of Washington's counties currently stand under the governor's Safe Start plan.