Who is middle-class in 2019?

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Index Staff

Like everything else, being middle class ain’t what it used to be By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Up until 1979, The USA was a predominantly middle class country. Few of us used the term back then, but the vast … [...more]

City of Destiny or city of density?

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Index Staff

Density is coming – but is it who we are? By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Population density, whether you love it or hate it, seems to be inevitable. Those who hate it raise issues of rising crime and increasingly … [...more]

The Russell Family Foundation announces $770,000 in grants for Puget Sound restoration and improved education access

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Index Staff

Grants further community work dedicated to salmon and orca preservation, shoreline restoration and reducing barriers to academic achievement in region The Russell Family Foundation (TRFF) announced 16 grants totaling $770,000 between its Puget ... [...more]

It’s 7-Eleven Day! Get a Free Slurpee®

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Index Staff

IRVING, TEXAS – It’s that time of year everyone loves, when 7-Eleven throws a birthday bash as big as America. The party starts at 11 a.m. on – what else?! – 7-Eleven Day, better known as July 11 (7/11) on … [...more]

Meet the candidates for City Council

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index You don’t have to look very closely to see that Tacoma is changing. From The Port, to neighborhoods or individual homes or building projects, every facet of Tacoma seems to be in a state … [...more]

EDB represents Pierce County and Washington state at SelectUSA Investment Summit

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Index Staff

The SelectUSA Investment Summit, held June 10-12 in Washington D.C., is a high-profile event dedicated to promoting the U.S. as the world’s premier investment destination. The summit connects qualified firms from around the world with U.S. ... [...more]

Puget Sound Explorer campaign invites kids to connect with nature, culture, and history

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Index Staff

Five organizations join together on a campaign to get kids active outdoors Five partners, including The Tacoma Nature Center, U.S. Forest Service, Metro Parks Tacoma, Pier 57 Miner’s Landing and the Canadian Consulate in Seattle have joined ... [...more]

The future or extinction of our national parks

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Index Staff

By Dr. Gil Lusk Areas created and managed as NPS sites are the Nation’s Living Treasures, so why are Congress and the Executive Branch treating them like old used cars? A few dings, a little rust, some knocks, oil leaks, … [...more]

Real-time arrival information now available at all Link light rail stations

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Index Staff

Digital signs can now display arrival times for next three trains & notice of service interruptions Starting June 25, digital signs at all Link light rail stations will provide real-time arrival information for riders. The information, which ... [...more]

2050 aviation forecast released – demand expected to more than double

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Index Staff

The Puget Sound Regional Council has released a new forecast for unconstrained demand for commercial, air cargo and general aviation in 2050 The forecast was produced for the Regional Aviation Baseline Study, which will provide a clear picture ... [...more]

And those changes keep coming

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Index Staff

The future ain’t your grandma’s world By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Some changes in our lives or in the way our communities look happen quickly, with clearly discernible dates or events. Other changes happen so slowly that we ... [...more]

Walk Tacoma’s Nihonmachi (Japantown)

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Index Staff

Tour Tacoma’s town that used to be Take a guided tour of Tacoma’s historic Nihonmachi (Japantown) with writer Tamiko Nimura, and historian Michael Sullivan on the Walk Tacoma, Tacoma’s Japantown Walk. The free, one-mile walk, sponsored by ... [...more]

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