Orca Protection Act aims to protect Pacific Northwest’s iconic whales

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Index Staff

Washington state’s orca whale population could receive a wealth of new legislative support, as a Senate committee heard a bill that would require the state to add greater protections for the marine mammals, which are on the U.S. endangered ... [...more]

90-Second Newbery Film Festival 2018 – Tacoma screening

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Index Staff

Welcome to the 90-Second Newbery Film Festival—a yearly video contest in which kid filmmakers create weird short movies that tell the entire stories of Newbery award-winning books in about 90 seconds. For seven years we’ve screened the ... [...more]

Lawmakers want to rein in Washington’s many tax breaks

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Index Staff

Six hundred ninety-four. That’s how many separate tax breaks and exemptions saved taxpayers—but cost the state—a little over $100 million from 2015 to 2017, according to the state Department of Revenue. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle ... [...more]

Western lecture series to host discussion on estuary restoration work in Kitsap County February 6

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Index Staff

Western Washington University on the Peninsulas, in partnership with Washington State University Extension and the University of Washington Sea Grant Program, will host researcher and professor Jenise Bauman for a presentation on plant recovery ... [...more]

Secretary Zinke creates new Council for Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation- Calls for Nominations

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Index Staff

Continuing his unyielding support for hunting, fishing, and the American conservation ethic, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced the creation of the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council. The Council is intended to ... [...more]

Day of Remembrance Taiko Concert to benefit Pilgrimage to Minidoka Incarceration Camp in Idaho

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Index Staff

The Minidoka Pilgrimage and Seattle University are proud to present the Day of Remembrance 2018 Taiko Concert on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Seattle University Pigott Auditorium. The Taiko Concert will feature performances by several renowned ... [...more]

New King County Library System Director Begins Leadership Role

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Index Staff

Rosenblum acquaints herself to the Puget Sound region while leading and strengthening KCLS with her proven library management expertise Most recently the Director and Chief Librarian for Brooklyn Public Library in New York City, Lisa Rosenblum ... [...more]

The Salish Sea is home to people, fish and our destiny

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index The Salish Sea is a relatively recent term for the waters and rivers that feed into what has been known as Puget Sound, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the Strait of Georgia. The … [...more]

Lawmaker unveils ambitious plan to protect Salish Sea

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Index Staff

A far-reaching package of laws aimed at clean water, orca whale protection, and phasing out fish farms in the Salish Sea could come before state legislators this year. Senator Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island plans to introduce the Salish Sea ... [...more]

Boating Program seeks experienced boater to serve on advisory council

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Index Staff

The Washington State Parks Boating Program is looking for an experienced, safety-conscious boater to fill an open position on its advisory council. The all-volunteer council advises State Parks’ Boating Program, which administers the ... [...more]