Department of Health’s Drug User Health program offers clean (and safer) needles

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Index Staff

Since 1992, Washington State has funded syringe service programs to prevent transmission of infectious diseases like HIV. Syringe service programs currently operate in 18 counties across the state and at least 40 states across the country. ... [...more]

Challenges, trivia, clues and more on the Walk Tacoma Scavenger Hunt

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Index Staff

If you love healthy competition, the chance to win cool prizes, and exploring downtown Tacoma, the Walk Tacoma Scavenger Hunt is for you. Taking place on August 1, the free scavenger hunt will send you on a journey through downtown … [...more]

Make/Do puts reuse on view with 180 objects at the Washington State History Museum through December 6

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Index Staff

Separated by 76 years, what do a 1935 crazy quilt made from Women’s Relief Corps ribbons and a 2011 dress crafted from yellow plastic “caution” tape have in common? Creative reuse of manufactured goods whose intended purposes have already been ... [...more]

Canoe Journey restores connections and celebrates the life-giving force of local waterways

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Index Staff

Beginning on July 28, the Puyallup Tribe will celebrate its 25th year of participating in the Canoe Journey. As we gather with thousands of our relatives from all over our region, and as far north as Alaska and Canada, we … [...more]

Learn strategies for protecting your intellectual property rights

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Index Staff

Tuesday, July 24 in Seattle, 8:45 a.m. – 4:40 p.m. The U.S. Commercial Service brings its STOPfakes.gov Roadshow to Seattle this month with tips to help you protect your intellectual property in global markets. Speakers from the U.S. ... [...more]

AG Ferguson launches website for human trafficking victims

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Index Staff

WATraffickingHelp.Org provides a centralized hub for services and resources for labor and sex trafficking victims Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today that his office is launching a new online resource to connect human trafficking ... [...more]

Four local fests

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Index Staff

Food truck festival July 22 in Wright Park Tantalize your taste buds, savor the scents, feast your eyes on nature’s beauty, and devour the sounds of great local music. Ride your bike and park it in the free bike corral. … [...more]

State grant pays for pollution spill equipment and training

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Index Staff

Pierce County will use a $100,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology to purchase pollution spill prevention equipment and provide training to employees on how to respond to pollution spills. “County first responders and ... [...more]

State Parks Boating Program launches Paddle Safe Week, July 20 to 28

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Index Staff

Washington state’s waterways are a paddler’s dream. Lakes, rivers, bays, estuaries and the Pacific Ocean provide recreational opportunities for paddlers of all skill levels and interests. As the popularity of paddlesports grows and rates of ... [...more]

Upper Conconully Lake Campground opens for 2018

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Index Staff

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is new managing partner The Upper Conconully Lake Campground opened for the 2018 season beginning June 29. Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will manage the facility in partnership ... [...more]