EDB Annual Meeting: Quality of life starts with a job

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Index Staff

On March 7, 2019, more than 550 leaders representing 77 companies from across the region came together at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center for the 41st EDB Annual Meeting. Attendees heard an update on the EDB’s recruitment and ... [...more]

Commerce invites public comments on draft Washington State guidebook on military and community compatibility

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Index Staff

State provides multiple ways to give feedback during 30-day comment period ending April 30 The Washington State Department of Commerce invites input during a 30-day comment period ending April 30 on a draft technical guide about land use ... [...more]

Online open house for Federal Way to Tacoma Dome regional light rail extension kicks off

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Index Staff

Opportunity for public to weigh in online and in person on route and station locations Sound Transit is seeking additional public feedback on route alternatives and station locations for extending regional light rail from Federal Way to Tacoma. ... [...more]

Everyone is equal in the eyes of the DMV

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Rich or poor, young or old, we all go through the same process to get – or renew – or replace – that most ubiquitous and representative of American documentation and identification – our ... [...more]

Those old time diseases are coming back

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index To put it mildly, we certainly live in interesting times. Among other things, those old time diseases – you know, those plagues that wiped out thousands of people at a time and vanquished civilizations ... [...more]

Practical steps to improve our community

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index You don’t need to be a genius to know what makes a great neighborhood, city or even state. It just takes a core group of people and organizations who care and set in motion … [...more]

PSRC Seeking VISION 2040 Award Nominations

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Index Staff

The Puget Sound Regional Council is now accepting nominations for its annual VISION 2040 Awards program through May 23, 2019. The awards recognize the excellent work being done to achieve the region’s growth, economic, and transportation ... [...more]

State Parks announces two free days in April

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Index Staff

Visitors won’t need Discover Pass April 20, 22 The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to celebrate the spring season and Earth Day with two free days at state parks in April. On free days, visitors do … [...more]

Behind the Scenes of the Forgotten Prison

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Index Staff

KNKX reporters Simone Alicea and Paula Wissel—the hosts, writers and producers of the podcast series—will present “Forgotten Prison: Behind the Scenes” in the auditorium at Washington State History Museum. Through photos and audio recordings of ... [...more]

East Tacoma Grocery Outlet opens!

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Following the unique grand opening and ribbon cutting (actually it was an over-sized Grocery Outlet receipt) ceremony on Thursday morning, March 28, a donation was presented on behalf of Grocery Outlet to ... [...more]