Jury Duty – the ultimate duty of a citizen

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Index Staff

I consider trial by jury as the only anchor ever yet imagined by man, by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution. - Thomas Jefferson By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Most of us dread … [...more]

AWB joins opposition to I-976 – “Transportation infrastructure needs more investment, not less.”

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Index Staff

Employer group urges ‘no’ vote on initiative that threatens to cut funding for sorely needed transportation projects Washington’s transportation infrastructure needs more investment, not less. That’s why the Association of Washington Business, ... [...more]

Your money, your vote, your future

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index We, as citizens and voters, almost continuously have before us the choice of investing in the future – or not. We as a community show our values and priorities by what we invest in. … [...more]

Washington state maritime industry investment study points to tech innovation for growth

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Index Staff

Maritime cluster organization develops investment framework to accelerate clean technology innovation and sustainability in Washington State’s ocean economy Days after Washington Governor Jay Inslee celebrated the start of work on the state’s ... [...more]

Is that menu messing with your head?

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Index Staff

It’s what’s for dinner, or is it? By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index My wife and I go out to dinner probably more than we should. You’d think a restaurant menu would be a straightforward set of information designed to … ... [...more]

Got a big ask? Taking a deep dive?

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Index Staff

Watch out when you use business jargon – you might be sending a different message than you intended By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index I’ve always wondered how language changes. You study language at all, or even read a book … ... [...more]

Remember the Peter Principle? It’s alive and well in an organization near you

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Index Staff

Make those decisions and set those policies based on evidence and reality By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index In a typical day you might encounter various evasions, distractions, manipulations and outright deceptions in every arena from ... [...more]

What happened to recycling?

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Index Staff

We used to be able to sell our waste, but now nobody wants it – some places are even shipping it back to us By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index It would be easy to make the argument that people … [...more]

REACH has been here for ten years!

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Index Staff

The REACH Center celebrates 10th year providing services and support to young people facing socioeconomic and racial barriers to success The REACH Center (REACH), a Tacoma-based youth and young adult services agency, celebrates its 10th year ... [...more]

If you care about your community, make your voice heard – and vote

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Index Staff

No matter who or what you support or oppose – be sure to register to vote By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index No matter what you think of national – or even international – politics and their antics, complications and … ... [...more]