Time for Olalla Americana Music Festival

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Some local events are too unique to miss. The Olalla Americana Festival is one of them. It is absolutely not slick and has that not-professional (in a good way) feel to it that only … [...more]

Seattle Acoustic Festival 2018 5th Annual

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Index Staff

The 5th Annual Seattle Acoustic Festival is returning to Capitol Hill on August 24th and 25th for an incredible, two-day event provided to the public free of charge. Sponsored by grants from Verity Credit Union, the Neighborhood Matching Fund of ... [...more]

Applications for 2018 Grit City Trees Program now available

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Index Staff

Grit City Trees is the City of Tacoma’s free street tree giveaway program, and applications for the 2018 season are being accepted now through Monday, September 10, 2018. This program provides free trees to Tacoma homeowners who are interested ... [...more]

Washington Talking Book & Braille Library helps people find jobs

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Index Staff

New Connection Site of WorkSource Seattle-King County The Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL) announced it has joined WorkSource Seattle-King County’s network of WorkSource Connection Sites. As a Connection Site, WTBBL can help ... [...more]

Next State Parks ‘free day’ is August 25

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Index Staff

Special day celebrates the National Park System’s 102nd birthday To celebrate the National Park System’s 102nd birthday, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering free entrance to state parks on Saturday, Aug. 25. Day-use ... [...more]

Pierce County Council passes Family-Wage Jobs Credit Program

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Index Staff

The Pierce County Council voted unanimously to pass the Family-Wage Jobs Credit Program Ordinance 2018-51s, which aims to increase the number of higher paying jobs in unincorporated Pierce County, attract new businesses, enhance economic ... [...more]

Which “Golden Rule” do you follow?

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index There are two “Golden Rules” in circulation. The more cynical one, and perhaps more widely known and followed, is that “The Golden Rule” means “The one who has the gold, makes the ... [...more]

City Events and Recognitions Committee applications due August 21

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Index Staff

The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill three at-large positions on the City Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC). The 11-member committee is comprised of Tacoma residents, with representatives from each of Tacoma’s ... [...more]

Meet the newest shop on Pacific Avenue: The Goods at the Museum opens August 16

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Index Staff

If you’ve visited the Washington State History Museum during the past 10 months, you may have noticed that the museum store was closed while the Historical Society sought a tenant that would align with their values around community connection. ... [...more]

Concierge Care Advisors promotes Social Connections for Seniors with Seattle Mariners ticket giveaway

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Index Staff

CCA contest awards free tickets for resident seniors at local care facilities for an upcoming baseball game Concierge Care Advisors, a pioneering senior care and housing referral agency, today announced a contest aimed at tackling depression and ... [...more]