October 20 lecture/book signing with authors of fun and futuristic “Soonish”

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Index Staff

Cartoonist Zach Weinersmith and researcher Dr. Kelly Weinersmith share the future Celebrated cartoonist Zach Weinersmith and noted researcher Dr. Kelly Weinersmith will be at the Museum on Oct. 20 for a lecture and book signing for their ... [...more]

Public hearing regarding proposed airport compatibility overlay zoning district in South Tacoma on November 7

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Index Staff

Comments requested by November 9 On Wednesday, November 7, the City of Tacoma’s Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Airport Compatibility Overlay Zoning District. The public hearing will ... [...more]

Deaf pop artist Ann Silver speaks at annual Disability Awareness Day

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Index Staff

Seattle native, Silver has worked as designer/art director for major book publishers Bates Technical College will feature internationally known deaf artist Ann Silver at the annual Disability Awareness Day on Thursday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. ... [...more]

Public Works Board approves $3.5 million in loans for communities in need

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Index Staff

Seven communities to receive funding for public infrastructure projects The Washington State Public Works Board awarded seven cities, counties and water districts approximately $3,504,774 in pre-construction and emergency loans for 2018. The ... [...more]

Community invited to visit online open house about future Canyon Road East improvements

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Index Staff

Pierce County is planning major improvements to the Canyon Road East corridor that will help reduce traffic congestion, save travelers time and money, aid freight movement and support new jobs. Community members are invited to visit an online ... [...more]

Public hearing for Tideflats Interim Regulations extension October 23

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Index Staff

City Council Meeting will be held at Rialto Theater The Tacoma City Council will hold a public hearing during the City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, to gather public comments on the proposed 6-month extension of the current ... [...more]

Renewable energy is common ground for Democrats and Republicans

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Index Staff

As the battle lines are drawn for next month’s hotly contested midterm elections, some Americans may be comforted to know there is at least one area of common ground for Democrats and Republicans. Regardless of political standing, age or gender, ... [...more]

Celebrate opening of Eastside Community Center Oct. 20

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Index Staff

Free event begins with a community parade, ends with a movie What better way to welcome a landmark, 55,000-square-foot community center to Eastside Tacoma than with a giant party? #CelebrateEastside takes place Saturday, Oct. 20, at Eastside ... [...more]

Only your home’s decorations should be scary this Halloween

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Index Staff

With Halloween around the corner, homeowners around the country are beginning to decorate with the scariest sights of the year. From ghosts and skeletons to creepy crawlers and spider web decorations, these frightful sights can make this season ... [...more]

Home ownership isn’t what it used to be

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Home ownership is not for the faint of heart. I’ve been telling my college-aged students for years that the ultimate cure for boredom is very simple – buy an older home. An older home … [...more]