Abundance will provide millions of meals for people in need

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Index Staff

A delicious dinner, exciting live and silent auctions, and an opportunity to help families in need. Emergency Food Network’s Abundance Dinner and Auction provides a fun way for people to come together to make an impact on food insecurity in ... [...more]

Apply for financial aid and get help at a local College Goal Washington event

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Index Staff

As of October 1st, students can begin applying for financial aid to go to college in the 2018-19 school year. To help people with financial aid applications, the Washington Student Achievement Council is organizing College Goal Washington events ... [...more]

State Startup Center for Entrepreneurial Success ramps up under Inland Northwest Partners leadership

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Index Staff

Washington state’s small business assistance programs in Asotin and Whitman counties help rural entrepreneurs realize startup dreams, attract $20K contribution from Avista The Washington State Department of Commerce’s Startup Washington 365 ... [...more]

Attorney Christopher Poulos named to head Washington State Reentry Council

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Index Staff

From penitentiary to White House, new executive director uniquely qualified to lead policy efforts to address addiction, help former inmates successfully rejoin workforce Christopher Poulos will serve as executive director of the Washington ... [...more]

Tacoma Clubhouse reopening this week

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Index Staff

The Tacoma Clubhouse returns with an Open House event Saturday, October 21st from Noon to 3:30 pm, and regular hours of 2-6 pm beginning Monday, October 23rd at 1209 MLK Jr Way, Tacoma. The Tacoma Clubhouse is an after school … [...more]

OUBT announces its IT training kick-off at Tacoma Community House November 4

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Index Staff

The Olympia University of Business and Technology (OUBT) has opened a new training session and location on .NET programming beginning Saturday November 4th. This culminates discussions and collaboration with the Tacoma Community House in Tacoma, ... [...more]

Get in the Halloween spirit at Fort Casey’s Haunted Fort this weekend

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Index Staff

Washington State Parks and the Keepers of the Admiralty Head Lighthouse invite the public to experience Fort Casey Historical State Park at its scariest during the park’s 3rd annual Haunted Fort event. The pre-Halloween ghoulish good fun runs ... [...more]

Applicants Sought for the Tacoma Arts Commission

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Index Staff

The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill the following positions on the Tacoma Arts Commission: At-Large positions 1, 4, 5, and 6 – Persons representative of acknowledged accomplishment or persons working outside of ... [...more]

Norwegian? Is Norway calling you home?

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Index Staff

Norwegian reality TV show benefits from Americans’ newly roused desire to leave the U.S. and return to their homeland. Seattle open casting call is a chance for them to get there. Nationwide Casting for Season 9 of Alt for Norge … [...more]

3100: Run and Become, Ultra Marathon runner speaks at Tacoma’s REI

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Index Staff

Presenter Sopan Tzekov will share his personal experiences running the longest ultramarathon in the world, the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race. Called ‘The Mount Everest of ultramarathons’ by The New York Times, this is ... [...more]