Whither the economy in 2020?

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Index Staff

If you thought 2019 was an action packed year, stay tuned for 2020 By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index The Economist recently proclaimed that 2020 will be centered around “America’s ugly election and faltering economy”. (1*) The ... [...more]

Clean transportation advances with hybrid-electric Washington State ferries

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Index Staff

Washington is taking the first steps to clean up one of the biggest pollution sources in state transportation by switching from diesel ferries to electric-hybrids. The state is converting some of its biggest and dirtiest ferries, and building an ... [...more]

How protecting orcas starts with tech

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Index Staff

While protecting Southern Resident orcas will require a variety of tools and approaches, Washington State Ferries plans to contribute by bringing tech out on the water. One of the newest tools is an online system through WSF that exchanges ... [...more]

Contest highlighting individuals who are ‘ahead of the curve’ in Washington communities opens for middle- and high-school students

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Index Staff

Washington students in grades 6-12 are invited to participate in a writing, art, and podcast contest running until April 30 to showcase individuals they believe are ahead of the curve in their communities. The contest is in conjunction with ... [...more]

In 2020 keep that password – at home and at work – secure

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Index Staff

Update that password! By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index For better or worse, passwords – and even the whole idea of passwords – define our era. To work, access social media or buy anything online, you need a user name … [...more]

Crazy products that summed up 2019

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Index Staff

Product fails of 2019 By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Usually it is the events and characters of a year that define it – disasters, scandals and maybe a celebrity or politician. Yes, 2019 had more than its share of … [...more]

The decade in review – 2016 – 2019

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index If you study history at all, you quickly notice that it is almost always the last three or four years that recognizably define the decade. Elvis Presley and 1950′s Rock and Roll emerged in … [...more]

Ready to quit smoking? ‘Quit, don’t switch’ to e-cigarettes

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Index Staff

Along with hitting the gym more often and starting a diet, quitting smoking tops many New Year’s resolution lists. There are more than 667,000 current smokers in Washington and nearly 52 percent of them tried to quit last year. New … [...more]

2010 – 2019 – A decade in review

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Index Staff

We thought it couldn’t get any crazier, but the decade always did By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Anyone who has seen any “reality” TV shows from “Survivor” to “The Bachelor” knows that, as dramatic ... [...more]

Puget Sound Poetry Connection Distinguished Writer Series

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Index Staff

Friday January 10, 2020 – Featured Reader – Mare Heron Hake Mare Heron Hake is a local published poet and editor, living and working in Lakewood. Her degrees include B.A.s from the University of Washington in both Creative Writing and ... [...more]