In Search of Electron

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Pierce County is full of towns with strange names – and even stranger histories. Many of our place names here and around the state are derivations of Native words or place names; Steilacoom, Nisqually, … ... [...more]

The islands of Pierce County

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Not many of us think of Pierce County as a county with islands. It turns out that we have several – each with its own identity and character. The most visible island, and closest … [...more]

Sammamish Arts Fair

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Index Staff

The Sammamish Arts Fair is an annual Arts Fair, which is now in its eleventh year. It has grown in reputation to be one of the most anticipated arts events on the Eastside, and it will feature some of the … [...more]

Legal network announces new Tacoma office

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Index Staff

TACOMA — In order to meet the South Puget Sound region’s growing and unique demands for family law attorneys, Divorce Lawyers for Men, a network of legal professionals, has added a new office in Tacoma. Jeanne Sockle, of Morris – … [...more]

Opioids are not an abstraction, but they are a challenge

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Sometimes putting something into words – especially official words – makes it real. Pierce County is in a “State of Opioid Crisis.” This declaration, statement or admission appears in a letter sent ... [...more]

Upcoming Seattle-area Job Fairs

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Index Staff

Seattle Job Fair and Career Fair information for career seekers: The Seattle Job Fair and Career Fair is on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the DoubleTree Suites, Seattle Airport Southcenter for career seekers and candidates. Come meet with ... [...more]

Virginian Scott Dewhirst to serve as new Tacoma Water superintendent

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Index Staff

Tacoma Public Utilities has selected a new leader for Tacoma Water. Scott (William) Dewhirst, who has worked for Newport News Waterworks in Virginia for the past 17 years, will start his role as superintendent in early October, subject to ... [...more]

UPS Events: “Behind the Archives Door” and “Being a 21st Century Scholar in the Digital Age”

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Index Staff

Behind the Archives Door: Artists’ Books from the Abecedarian Gallery: Studio artist and gallerist Alicia Bailey will share book works from Abecedarian Gallery in Denver, Colo., and will talk about the construction, appeal, and relevance ... [...more]

Emerald City Writers’ Conference, Oct. 13-15 at Bellevue Westin

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Index Staff

The Emerald City Writers Conference, an event for writers across all genres and career levels, features multi-genre workshops; pitch opportunities with literary agents, Big Five editors, and a film scout for Paramount and Universal; as well as ... [...more]

Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Association hosts annual Tree Fair & Trade Show

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Index Staff

The 59th annual Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Association (PNWCTA) Tree Fair and Trade Show is scheduled for September 8 & 9, 2017, at the Holiday Inn – Portland Airport, Portland, Ore. The world’s largest trade show in the industry will ... [...more]