Tacoma hosts Washington Bike Summit March 21-22

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Index Staff

Advocates for bicycling will gather in downtown Tacoma in March for the Washington Bike Summit, a multi-day event that aims to bring together people from different disciplines, backgrounds, and perspectives to learn, share, network, and explore ... [...more]

Open house will unveil Fort Nisqually Living History Museum final design plans

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Index Staff

Metro Parks Tacoma will host an open house in March to discuss long-range capital improvements at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. [...more]

Facilities upgrade planned for Tacoma City Council Chambers

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Index Staff

For the first time in more than 35 years, the Council Chambers at Tacoma City Hall are poised to receive a major facilities upgrade. [...more]

Metro Parks Tacoma: Seminar invites contractors to learn more about $198M construction projects

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Index Staff

Two years ago, Tacoma voters approved a $198 million capital improvement bond to help pay for more than 60 Metro Parks Tacoma projects. After more than a year of design and preparations, several of the biggest projects will start moving dirt in ... [...more]

Public meeting March 25 explores Safe Routes to School

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Index Staff

A panel of students, parents, and teachers will meet in downtown Tacoma in March to discuss safety, accessibility, and best practices for getting to and from school as part Downtown on the Go's Friday Forum Series. [...more]

Hi-tech engines will power Amtrak Cascades passenger rail service

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Index Staff

The Washington State Department of Transportation moved one step closer to introducing eight state-of-the-art locomotives that will provide passenger rail service between Eugene, Ore., and Vancouver, BC. [...more]

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum set to reopen following Asarco cleanup

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Index Staff

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum is set to reopen this week following a two-month closure to cleanup contaminated soil on the historic site. [...more]

EDB picks Top 10 Tacoma, Pierce County projects

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Index Staff

The Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County has announced its annual list of Top 10 economic development projects and investments during 2015. [...more]

Public invited to review art proposed for Point Defiance waterfront project

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Index Staff

Metro Parks Tacoma is inviting local residents to review and comment on public art being created at Point Defiance Park. [...more]

Tacoma Bid Watch: Lincoln Avenue Trail, building demolition update, and treatment plant upgrades

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Index Staff

The Tacoma Daily Index often publishes the City of Tacoma's calls for bids asking contractors to meet the City's needs on a range of supplies, services, and projects. Here is a short-list of some recent and notable calls for bids issued by the ... [...more]