Help create “Turtle Wave” community art to save the ocean and all of its creatures

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Index Staff

A month-long celebration of Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s new Pacific Seas Aquarium will culminate April 26-28 with a huge community artwork designed to help the ocean – and everything that lives there Catch an inspired wave of art ... [...more]

Calling All K-8 Students: Nominate Washington’s Best Teachers for Ivar’s and Kidd Valley Teacher of the Year Contest

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Index Staff

Sixteenth annual contest awards two top teachers $500 each in supplies plus party for nominating student’s class SEATTLE – It’s that time of year again, time to honor the most admirable educators of the classroom! Ivar’s and Kidd Valley are ... [...more]

Department of the Interior highlights 2018 efforts to reduce wildfire risks

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Index Staff

Over 2.5 million acres of active vegetation management supports the protection of people, communities and public lands from wildfires The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced the Department’s accomplishments in meeting the Trump ... [...more]

The Russell Family Foundation awards $659,530 in environmental education grants to 28 Puget Sound area community groups

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Index Staff

The Russell Family Foundation (TRFF) announced it will award 28 grants totaling $659,530 within its Environmental Education fund, which connects and increases access for youth to outdoor environmental experiences in Jefferson, King, Kitsap, ... [...more]

Take a Washington wine tour this summer

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Index Staff

Or stay at home and support your favorite local winery By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index If it has been a while since you have ventured across the Cascades into Central and Eastern Washington, prepare to be amazed. When many … [...more]

State Public Works Board offers free trainings on effective infrastructure system management

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Index Staff

Regional trainings and town hall meetings in Silverdale, Pasco, Longview and Okanogan include panels on financing and building public infrastructure The Washington State Public Works Board will present four free trainings across the state in ... [...more]

Nominees sought for 2019 Governor’s Smart Communities Awards

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Index Staff

13th annual program to recognize outstanding work by local governments & partners in sustainable community planning and development adds new housing strategies category On behalf of Gov. Jay Inslee, the Washington Department of Commerce ... [...more]

Seattle area woodworking stores offer ‘make & take’ classes throughout April

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Index Staff

A different project class is scheduled for each week Rockler Woodworking and Hardware in Seattle and Tukwila will be offering hands-on, “Make & Take” project classes throughout April. Projects include: a wooden tote, a 4-in-1 screwdriver, a ... [...more]

Voters agree the state should do more to expand career-connected learning opportunities

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Index Staff

Ninety-four percent of Washington state voters agree students at every level should have access to career-connected learning opportunities like internships and youth apprenticeships and 90 percent say every child should have access to ... [...more]

2018 results: Jobs for Pierce County citizens

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Index Staff

2018 was a year of changes in Tacoma/Pierce County The EDB unveiled its 2018 results at its annual meeting on March 7. You want good jobs? Our clients got ‘em. With support from private and public sector partners, the EDB … [...more]