The News Tribune - Homepage - News, Sports, Entertainment - Fri Nov 06
The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has issued tough new guidelines for who should be eligible to be vaccinated for swine flu, citing a critical shortage of the H1N1 vaccine in the county.Starting Monday, only pregnant women and health-care workers who have close patient contact will be the highest priorities for vaccination, said Eileen ...
Results show front-runners in two Bonney Lake council racesPNW Local News - Fri Nov 06
Unofficial election results Nov. 4 show potential winners in the two of the race for the Bonney Lake City Council.
emergency agencies to receive communications fundingPierce County - Fri Nov 06
A spending bill passed Thursday includes a provision for $500,000 to improve communications at the Pierce County Sheriffa s Office.
Pierce County Health Department launches H1N1 HotlineThe News Tribune - Homepage - News, Sports, Entertainment - Thu Nov 05
The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department ramped up its swine flu outreach efforts Thursday, spurred by growing public frustration over a lack of H1N1 vaccine.With resources provided by Pierce County, the Health Department launched a new "H1N1 Hotline," a telephone call center staffed by county personnel to field questions, including where to find ...
opens H1N1 flu call centerPierce County - Thu Nov 05
Pierce County leaders opened a call center Nov. 5 to help provide information about the H1N1 flu response to the public.
Margin in Tacoma mayor's race shrinks to 117The News Tribune - Thu Nov 05
Tacoma's already tight mayor's contest drew even tighter Wednesday, as City Councilwoman Marilyn Strickland's lead dwindled by 54 votes over architect Jim Merritt in the latest count of ballots.
County Budget Blues Could Close Horseshoe, Wildcat LakesKitsapsun.com - Wed Nov 04
Two popular lakeside parks operated by Kitsap County are likely to be closed this summer as part of the Parks and Recreation Department's strategy to address a nearly $465,000 budget gap.
H1N1 clinic vaccinates 610The Peninsula Gateway - Wed Nov 04
Registered Nurse Tamara Johnson of Franciscan Health System gives Anthony Dulaney, 4, an H1N1 nasal flu vaccination last Wednesday at Key Peninsula Middle School.
Pierce County Council to hear six budget proposals WednesdayThe Peninsula Gateway - Wed Nov 04
The Pierce County Council will hear budget proposals from six departments today: Parks, risk management, information technology, community services and health.
Video shows brazen attack by fake copsKOMO-TV Seattle - Tue Nov 03
Police here have released video of a brazen attack on two restaurant employees by men impersonating cops last month.
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