Puyallup man charged with workers comp fraud

KNDO - Yakima - Sat Nov 07

A Puyallup man who climbed Mount Rainier last year, has pleaded not guilty to charges he took $366,000 from the state in fraudulent workers' compensation claims.

H1N1 questions and answers

Kirkland Courier - Sat Nov 07

The H1N1 virus, commonly known as swine flu, has impacted Western Washington, affecting hundreds of people.

Pierce County Health Department sets new priorities for flu vaccine

Tacoma News Tribune - Sat Nov 07

Alexis Knopp, 6, of Tacoma is comforted while getting the swine flu vaccine at Clover Park High School in Lakewood.

Fewer Pierce County residents to qualify for flu shots starting Monday

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 races

PNW 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 funding

Pierce 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 Hotline

The 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 center

Pierce 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 117

The 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 Lakes

Kitsapsun.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.