Port of Seattle supports six environmental projects in or near airport communities

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Index Staff

Applications now open for the fifth grant cycle of the ACE Fund Communities in Burien, Des Moines and SeaTac will soon enjoy new and expanded environmental projects benefiting high school students, parks and gardens as the Port of Seattle awards ... [...more]

Kidz Kraze features free family activities, inflatable obstacle course, and so much more

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Index Staff

Grab your sunscreen and comfy shoes and get down to Pierce County Parks and Recreation’s Kidz Kraze Children’s Festival! This free annual event is held at Chambers Creek Regional Park from 12 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 in the … [...more]

Tacoma’s parks belong to us – please take care of them

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Tacoma’s parks are certainly one of our greatest assets. We have parks of every size, from local pocket neighborhood parks to others with extensive nearly-pristine wilderness and beaches. Most of us are ... [...more]

Metro Parks proposes code changes addressing drones, vaping, temporary structures, and more

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Index Staff

District opens 3-week public comment period Metro Parks Tacoma is proposing the first updates to the city’s municipal park code in 10 years to address issues involving drones, vaping, temporary structures and more. “With the development of new ... [...more]

Family Camp out to take over Chambers Creek Regional Park, Aug. 16-17

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Index Staff

Come pitch a tent and camp out at Chambers Creek Regional Park the weekend of Aug. 16-17 at Parks and Recreation’s 2nd annual Family Campout. The fun-filled weekend, beginning Saturday afternoon and stretching into Sunday morning, includes an ... [...more]

Got any photos or documents on the Japanese community before Executive Order 9066?

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Index Staff

You are invited to contribute to a future exhibition in the Great Hall of Washington History, home of the Washington State History Museum’s permanent exhibitions that tell the story of Washington State With material sourced from the community ... [...more]

To buy or to rent? – When it comes to home, that is the question

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Nothing defines “The American Dream” more than the possibility or even presumption of individual home ownership. Renting, for most of us, is seen transitional. Young people, especially those going ... [...more]

U.S. GDP Expands by 2.1% in the Second Quarter

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Index Staff

The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.1% annualized rate during the second quarter of 2019 with consumer spending leading the way, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic ... [...more]

Meanwhile, The Middle Kingdom keeps marching on

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index And in other news…..China had its worst economic quarter in decades at a little over 6% – well over twice – in fact almost triple - the rate of growth of the USA. (1*) … [...more]

Images of Aging looks at not aging

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Index Staff

Many products today are advertised to help older adults keep their youthful look. The global anti-aging market generates billions of dollars every year, with the United States accounting for over one-third. In a time like this, one must wonder, ... [...more]