The future is here – or maybe over there

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Index Staff

The future is already here — it’s just not very evenly distributed. - William Gibson By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Decade changes, whether in years or the ages of individuals, are as disorienting as changing our clocks twice a year. … [...more]

Cold weather is just another time to love our pets

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Index Staff

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Among the flood of near non-stop holidays and commemorations that span from late October to New Year’s Eve, you might have missed November 1 as National Cook For Your Pets Day. Yes, many of … [...more]

Images of Aging film embraces diversity and acceptance

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Index Staff

Life can be cruel. Life can be rewarding. These two realities collide in the next screening of Images of Aging, a free film series raising awareness for the Family Caregiver Support Program. Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources continues ... [...more]

United Way of King County seeking volunteers to help working families with tax preparation

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Index Staff

United Way of King County will offer free tax preparation in early 2020 to low- and middle-income, working families with the assistance of IRS-certified volunteers who will help filers claim all the tax credits and refunds they’re entitled to, ... [...more]

Pierce County clergy unite to address homelessness

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Index Staff

On Dec. 12, Pierce County faith leaders will deliver an inspiring statement to the community by demonstrating united commitment to bring hope to our unhoused neighbors through a joint declaration presented at Associated Ministries’ ... [...more]

China does it again – this time it’s airports

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Index Staff

From dragons to starfish, China builds airports as only it could By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index I flew into Beijing, China for the first time in February of 1999. Back then, there were no direct flights from Sea-Tac to … [...more]

Communities across Washington prepare to commemorate the 2020 suffrage centennial

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Index Staff

Along with the Washington State Women’s Commission and the Women’s History Consortium, the Washington State Historical Society is providing local groups with funding to recognize and celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Congress ... [...more]

Who loves trains? Washington State History Museum’s Model Train Festival opens December 20

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Index Staff

Take a journey through the marvelously detailed world of model trains! The Washington State History Museum’s 24th Annual Model Train Festival rolls into town Friday, December 20, 2019 and runs through Wednesday, January 1, 2020 (open New Year’s ... [...more]

Smithsonian exhibition of revolutionary African American men, opens in Tacoma December 21

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Index Staff

A new traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian opens at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma on December 21, 2019. Visitors will be immersed in the narrative of our nation through the stories of revolutionary, iconic African American ... [...more]

Here’s comes 2020 – are we ready?

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Index Staff

From work to relationships, we are in a different world By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index There are many reasons why the field of economics is called “the dismal science”. Micro economics look at the tiny individual economic ... [...more]

Governor proclaims November 30 Small Business Saturday

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Index Staff

NFIB reminds us to take advantage of the event’s 10th anniversary with five tips Gov. Jay Inslee has made it official: November 30 is Small Business Saturday here in Washington state. Begun by American Express in 2010 to draw attention … ... [...more]

State unemployment by race and ethnicity

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Index Staff

In the third quarter of 2019, African American workers had the highest unemployment rate nationally, at 6.0%, followed by Hispanic workers (at 4.1%), white workers (at 3.1%) and Asian workers (at 2.6%). This report provides a state-by-state ... [...more]

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