Pierce College celebrates 50 years of service

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index It all started in a grocery store. A grocery store and a vision. And it ended with students, programs and a reputation literally around the world. And if you have visited one of the … [...more]

Discover Burien: Letters from Santa

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Index Staff

Be a part of the magic this holiday season with personalized letters from Santa! They are a great gift for all ages, that will create excitement and joy for years to come. Santa provides a great opportunity to communicate with … [...more]

City of Tacoma launches new site to attract and grow business

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Index Staff

MakeItTacoma.com offers real-time research and modern look to tell Tacoma’s story With a new online presence that caters to the needs of today’s businesses seeking to establish or grow in Tacoma, Wash., the City of Tacoma’s ... [...more]

City of Tacoma named a top-10 digital city

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Index Staff

In its 2017 Digital Cities Survey – which recognizes cities using technology to improve citizen services, enhance transparency and encourage citizen engagement – the Center for Digital Government has recognized the City of Tacoma as a top-10 ... [...more]

Free KNKX Holiday Jam 2017

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Index Staff

88.5 KNKX is excited to present our 2017 Holiday Jam concert and live broadcast at Edmonds Center for the Arts on December 4 from 7-8 p.m. The free event features music of the season performed by Soundsation, the vocal jazz … [...more]

Chris Jordan and Gustavo Martinez at Kittredge Gallery

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Index Staff

Christopher Paul Jordan and Gustavo Martinez will show artwork in solo exhibitions at Kittredge Gallery, University of Puget Sound until Saturday, December 9. Gustavo Martinez, a professor at Green River College, in Auburn, creates sculptural ... [...more]

EPA environmental education grants help students and teachers protect local watersheds in Idaho, Oregon and Washington

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Index Staff

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded environmental education grants to Wilderness Science Education in McCall Idaho, Western Oregon University, McKenzie Watershed Alliance in Lane County, Oregon, and Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement ... [...more]

State’s Boating Program encourages hunters to boat safely

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Index Staff

With the recent opening of waterfowl and upland game hunting seasons, Washington State Parks’ Boating Program wants people who hunt from boats to be safe and know the boating laws before they head out on the water. “Hunting can be … [...more]

Addresses on Key Peninsula, Fox Island and Anderson Island expected to change in 2018

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Index Staff

Addresses on Key Peninsula, Fox Island and Anderson Island are expected to change in early 2018 in order to comply with Next Generation 911 and U.S. Postal Service standards. Addresses on Key Peninsula with a “KPN” directional would use “NW,” ... [...more]

Small Business Saturday is November 25th

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Index Staff

Governor proclaims November 25 Small Business Saturday The state’s leading small-business association thanked Gov. Jay Inslee for his official proclamation designating November 25, 2017 as Small Business Saturday, part of a national effort to ... [...more]