Announcing the Washington World Fellows Program

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Index Staff

The Office of Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib is proud to announce the launch of a new statewide study abroad and college readiness fellowship: The Washington World Fellows program! Nominations and applications are now being accepted. Established as a ... [...more]

Low-income & affordable units near Tacoma Community College

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Index Staff

Tacoma will be the first city in the region to see new housing financed by the Regional Equitable Development Initiative Fund. The Tacoma Housing Authority will develop 300 to 500 affordable and market rate homes in Tacoma’s West End, thanks ... [...more]

The Big One is coming – are you ready?

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Everyone knows that we live in earthquake country. Somewhere in western Washington there is a measurable earthquake almost every day. There are three historic sources for earthquakes – faults, stress ... [...more]

Do you know what you should do in the moments during and after an earthquake?

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Index Staff

Did you notice that folks in Hawaii were totally caught off guard after receiving a false missile attack notice? The public had no idea where to go or what to do. Join us to understand how scientists are watching data … [...more]

FEMA encourages tsunami awareness and preparedness for coastal communities

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Index Staff

Following an intense earthquake that occurred in the Gulf of Alaska which prompted tsunami watches, advisories and warnings across many state coastlines, FEMA continues to highlight safety tips for those who live in or visit coastal communities. ... [...more]

Ninth Circuit committee to review workplace environment policies

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Index Staff

Chief Judge Sidney R. Thomas of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has announced the members of a special ad hoc committee on workplace environment, which he created on December 17, 2017. Chief Judge Thomas said … [...more]

Port of Seattle and City of SeaTac approve Interlocal Agreement as partnership for mutual success

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Index Staff

The Port of Seattle Commission and the SeaTac City Council approved a new Interlocal agreement (ILA) to move the community and the region forward. This agreement continues the partnership between the Port and the City which began with the City’s ... [...more]

Charting Washington’s course to be nation’s most sustainable maritime industry by 2050

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Index Staff

Governor Jay Inslee’s Maritime Innovation Advisory Council launches year-long effort to develop comprehensive strategy for leading the nation in “blue” ocean industry technology and practices Washington Gov. Jay Inslee charged the new Maritime ... [...more]

Three positions open on Human Rights Commission

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Index Staff

The Tacoma City Council seeks to fill three positions on the Human Rights Commission, which was established to study, investigate and mediate community issues in Tacoma that may have resulted from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, ... [...more]

Community meetings for rail crossing improvements project scheduled Jan. 23 – 25

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Index Staff

The City of Tacoma is studying several rail crossings in the Dome District, in Old Town, and in the West End. Issues to be discussed/reviewed include safety, traffic operations, non-motorized mobility, noise, and economic or other quality of ... [...more]