2018 cost of workers’ compensation insurance dropping for many in Washington state

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Index Staff

The price of workers’ compensation insurance will go down for many businesses in Washington next year. The state Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced that the average amount employers and workers pay for the coverage will ... [...more]

Sound Transit Board identifies preferred site for parking and range of bike and pedestrian improvements for Kent and Auburn stations

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Index Staff

Improvements include new parking garages, adding approximately 500 new spaces in each city The Sound Transit Board of Directors identified preferred alternatives for the Kent and Auburn Station Access Improvements projects. The preferred ... [...more]

TPU board seeks feedback to inform hiring process for new director

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Index Staff

The Tacoma Public Utility Board, in coordination with the Tacoma City Council, is in the process of hiring a new Tacoma Public Utilities director. The five-member utility board is appointed by the Tacoma City Council and serves as the governing ... [...more]

Washington state plan provides crucial support to residents affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Index Staff

Alzheimer’s Association and advocates to meet with state legislators February 9 Over 110,000 Washingtonians are living with Alzheimer’s disease and more than 335,000 caregivers are providing their care. The Alzheimer’s Association, Washington ... [...more]

Jacksons Food Stores join Washington fight against domestic violence

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Index Staff

On November 22nd, Jacksons Food Stores and the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence launched the “Give the Gift of Peace” campaign, a holiday season campaign that runs through December 25th to raise funds for the prevention of ... [...more]

2018 Champions for Children nominations

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Index Staff

Project Child Success is excited to announce the 2018 Champions for Children nominations are open. Do you know an individual or organization in Pierce County that improves the lives of children or creates a child centered community? If so, ... [...more]

Office of Developmental Disabilities launches accessible website

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Index Staff

The Office of the Developmental Disabilities Ombuds has launched a new website at www.ddombuds.org where visitors can learn what the office is doing, submit complaints and access other resources for people with disabilities. The website was ... [...more]

More than two and a half million passengers expected at Sea-Tac for holidays

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Index Staff

Shopping malls won’t be the only busy places this holiday season. From December 15-January 2, more than two and a half million passengers are expected to pass through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the nation’s ninth-busiest airport. In ... [...more]

Statues in Tacoma tell our stories

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index The upheaval and passion earlier this year regarding Confederate statues and monuments has, at minimum, forced many of us to reconsider the purpose and placement of public monuments. Who are our statues ... [...more]

2018 State Parks calendar makes a great gift for the holidays and all year long

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Index Staff

The Washington State Parks 2018 wall calendar is now available for purchase, featuring brilliant color photos representing some of the park system’s premier and unique features. Many photographs capture spectacular park views, including: * A ... [...more]