Talk like a Thug day seems to be every day

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Index Staff

Nice place you have here. Be a shame if anything happened to it By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index I’m sure most of us have heard of Talk like a Pirate Day (September 19 of each year). This is your … [...more]

‘Tis the season – for digging out those holiday decorations

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Index Staff

Those old decorations might hold much more than memories By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index It seems like everyone I know spends the last weekend of November and weekends and evenings in early December finding, fixing, untangling and maybe even ... [...more]

In more ways than one – Tacoma is moving up

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Index Staff

From sprawl to tall, Tacoma/Pierce County is changing By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index It is not just visitors who notice the dramatic growth and development in and around Tacoma. Virtually every corner of Tacoma, for better or worse, has ... [...more]

Protect yourself and everyone around you with a flu shot

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Index Staff

Flu season is here. A flu shot offers the best personal protection and community immunity. Vaccination is the neighborly thing to do. A Pierce County man in his 80s died in late November from flu-related complications. He had chronic health ... [...more]

The future is here – or maybe over there

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Index Staff

The future is already here — it’s just not very evenly distributed. - William Gibson By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Decade changes, whether in years or the ages of individuals, are as disorienting as changing our clocks twice a year. ... [...more]

Images of Aging film embraces diversity and acceptance

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Index Staff

Life can be cruel. Life can be rewarding. These two realities collide in the next screening of Images of Aging, a free film series raising awareness for the Family Caregiver Support Program. Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources continues ... [...more]

United Way of King County seeking volunteers to help working families with tax preparation

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Index Staff

United Way of King County will offer free tax preparation in early 2020 to low- and middle-income, working families with the assistance of IRS-certified volunteers who will help filers claim all the tax credits and refunds they’re entitled to, ... [...more]

Cold weather is just another time to love our pets

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Among the flood of near non-stop holidays and commemorations that span from late October to New Year’s Eve, you might have missed November 1 as National Cook For Your Pets Day. Yes, many of … [...more]

Pierce County clergy unite to address homelessness

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Index Staff

On Dec. 12, Pierce County faith leaders will deliver an inspiring statement to the community by demonstrating united commitment to bring hope to our unhoused neighbors through a joint declaration presented at Associated Ministries’ ... [...more]

China does it again – this time it’s airports

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Index Staff

From dragons to starfish, China builds airports as only it could By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index I flew into Beijing, China for the first time in February of 1999. Back then, there were no direct flights from Sea-Tac to … [...more]