Don’t leave that bike on the ferry

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Index Staff

Bicycles left on Washington State Ferries significantly impact ferry and Coast Guard operations. When a passenger leaves their bicycle on a ferry, it’s the duty of Coast Guard and ferry personnel to treat it as a potential distress ... [...more]

Olympic campground openings and day use updates

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Index Staff

As the camping season comes to the Olympic Peninsula, the Olympic National Forest is pleased to announce opening dates for its campgrounds and provide updates of its day use sites. The Hood Canal Ranger District will open campgrounds at noon ... [...more]

Some spring and summer events coming our way

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Spring and summer in the Pacific Northwest are packed with events and adventures for all ages, budgets and interests. Some, like our many farmers markets, are ongoing, others are one-time and easy to miss. ... [...more]

Join the Port Biologist for free Earth Day nature walk April 22

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Index Staff

Join us April 22 for a free Earth Day nature walk at the Place of Circling Waters with the Port Biologist. This is your chance to get a behind-the-fence guided tour of our 30-acre habitat site and learn all about … [...more]

Honors awarded by Tacoma Historical Society

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Index Staff

Local historian Blaine Johnson and architect Jeffrey J. Ryan were honored April 9 by Tacoma Historical Society for their roles in presenting and conserving the city’s history. The presentations were made at the society’s ... [...more]

Farmer veterans coalition SPLASH event April 19

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Index Staff

Veterans and people in the agricultural industry are invited to the Washington State Chapter of the Farmer Veterans Coalition SPLASH event on April 19th at the Chelan County Fair Grounds. The SPLASH event marks the creation of a statewide ... [...more]

Local individuals, businesses, organizations honored for helping neighbors in need

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Index Staff

On April 11, Emergency Food Network hosted their annual Recognition Breakfast at the STAR Center in Lakewood to recognize important partners in Pierce County’s effort to reduce hunger and food insecurity. The David P. Ottey Lifetime Achievement ... [...more]

For many, retirement is just a 10 letter word

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index With a nationwide average of 10,000 people retiring every day, the “silver tsunami” is impacting all of us – no matter what our age, occupation, or political philosophy. Have you noticed how ... [...more]

Nation’s first online Retirement Marketplace launches in Washington state

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Index Staff

Washington Retirement Marketplace offers small business owners and individuals simple way to shop for state-verified, low-fee retirement savings plans The Washington State Department of Commerce announced the nation’s first online portal where ... [...more]

Would I ever lie to you?

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Would I ever lie to you? Ever hear that statement? Technically, of course, it is a question, but it is a question that has a presumed answer. You are supposed to say “no” even … [...more]