Are you ready for the big one?

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Index Staff

And I don’t mean an earthquake… By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index I’ve been a student of recessions, depressions and recoveries for decades. My parents went through what was called The Great Depression (approximately 1929-39). My “education” of such things … [...more]

It’s the oikonomia, stupid

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index The Clinton presidency was famous for the phrase “It’s the economy, stupid” posted on the president’s office wall. The political premise was that if the economy was doing well, the president, rightly or wrongly, … [...more]

Washington employers get ready for state’s new paid family and medical leave program

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Index Staff

Premium collections begin January 2019 Employers across Washington are getting ready for Washington’s new statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave program. Starting January 1, 2019, employers of every size will start collecting premiums to grow ... [...more]

Workers’ compensation insurance in Washington will see biggest price drop in a decade

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Index Staff

The price of workers’ compensation insurance in Washington will take the largest drop in more than 10 years on January 1. The state Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced a 5 percent decrease in the average amount employers pay ... [...more]

‘Tis the season for charities – and scammers

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Index Staff

Haueter family operated four sham charities, keeping more than $1M from Washington donors for themselves A King County Superior Court judge ruled that the Haueter family used their four charities as an elaborate, deceptive scheme to solicit ... [...more]

Tacoma goes “green” with new, innovative and sustainable workforce housing

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Index Staff

Green Harbor Communities preserves wetlands, creates affordable “American Dream” for 50-70 families Building sustainable workforce housing in a major metropolitan city has been as elusive as world peace; until now. From the Pacific Northwest, ... [...more]

Don’t say stupid stuff – leave it to the professionals

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index It was one of those pointless Facebook conversations, you know, the ones where total strangers spout off uninformed opinions and no one ever changes their minds and little, if anything, is learned by anyone. ... [...more]

Holiday card etiquette in the business world

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Index Staff

8 Guidelines for sending your current or former employer a holiday card With ongoing change a mantra for today’s digital age, the importance of traditional gestures – such as sending holiday greeting cards – is sometimes in question. For ... [...more]

2019-2020 Funding applications for individual artists available

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Index Staff

Free workshop regarding application and funding process on Dec. 13 The City of Tacoma is now accepting Tacoma Artists Initiative Program (TAIP) funding applications from eligible Tacoma artists who wish to create new artwork in any discipline ... [...more]

Got grapes? Washington wine foundation offers international learning opportunity

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Index Staff

Bill Powers had an insatiable desire to find new practices to grow better winegrapes. To honor the late owner of Badger Mountain Winery, family and associates created the Bill Powers Sabbatical Fund to give professional employees of the ... [...more]

Fentanyl deaths increasing in WA; tests find it in more powders and pills

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Index Staff

Opioid users urged to take steps to protect themselves Washington State Department of Health reports that illicit fentanyl is being detected in new forms and is causing an increasing number of overdose deaths in the state. In the first half ... [...more]

Call for Secure Rural Schools Title II Project proposals submissions due January 31st

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Index Staff

Through January 31, 2019, the Olympic National Forest is accepting project proposals for funding through Title II (Special Projects on Federal Lands) of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. Proposed projects must be ... [...more]

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