State asks you to check trees for invasive pests in August

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Index Staff

The Washington Invasive Species Council and a consortium of agencies and universities are asking residents to check trees and swimming pools in their yards for harmful bugs as part of the national Tree Check Month in August. August is the ... [...more]

City of Tacoma seeks artist to help address homelessness

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Index Staff

The City of Tacoma is taking an innovative approach to raise awareness and build community engagement around the issue of homelessness and develop creative solutions to reactivate open spaces to be safe and welcoming to the whole community. The ... [...more]

Fireworks in University Place?

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Index Staff

On July 17, 2017, the University Place City Council adopted Resolution 843, which calls for an advisory proposition to be included on the November general election ballot. The proposition asks voters whether the sale, possession and discharge of ... [...more]

Now online: automated weather reporting for Methow Valley State Airport

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Index Staff

Come rain or shine, pilots traveling in the Methow Valley now have a new way to access weather information online via the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) website. Winthrop-area weather data for pilots is made possible ... [...more]

Best and Worst countries for WiFi: South Korea is the fastest in the world

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Index Staff

Many of us in the greater Tacoma area travel the world and need to know which countries have the best WiFi—and they’re not what you’d expect. Consider this: Ranking at #20, the USA is not even close to boasting the … [...more]

Join KCTS 9 for a free preview screening of Ken Burns’ new film The Vietnam War

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Index Staff

KCTS 9 is presenting a free screening of Ken Burns’ The Vietnam War on August 24th at the Seattle Center Mural Ampitheatre. In conjunction with the film, KCTS is partner ing with the Seattle Center to present a Community Resource … ... [...more]

Loan program makes failing septic system repairs possible

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Index Staff

A year of success: helping homeowners, protecting the environment A failing septic system can be costly for homeowners and to the environment. Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department helped lead the way for a Regional Loan Program, which offers ... [...more]

Expanded small farm internship program sows seeds for future growers

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Index Staff

An effort to bring small farms in Washington together with people who want to learn farming is expanding to 20 counties across the state. The Farm Internship Project, overseen by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, began ... [...more]

New American Bar Association president to address legal education, homeless youth, women leaving the legal profession

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Index Staff

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2017 – Hilarie Bass, co-president of global law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP, became president of the American Bar Association (ABA) today at the conclusion of the Annual Meeting in New York. She will serve a one-year … ... [...more]

Postsecondary remediation rates decreasing; enrollment rates steady, data show

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Index Staff

Postsecondary enrollment and college course remediation rates measure the extent to which the K-12 education system supports every Washington student in identifying, planning, and preparing for their life beyond high school. Today, the Office of ... [...more]