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PSRC Seeking VISION 2040 Award Nominations

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PSRC Seeking VISION 2040 Award Nominations

The Puget Sound Regional Council is now accepting nominations for its annual VISION 2040 Awards program through May…

Celebrate Earth Day at state parks

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State Parks announces two free days in April

Visitors won’t need Discover Pass April 20, 22 The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public…

Washington State History Museum to offer free admission on MLK Holiday

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Behind the Scenes of the Forgotten Prison

KNKX reporters Simone Alicea and Paula Wissel—the hosts, writers and producers of the podcast series—will present “Forgotten Prison:…

A variety of community representatives were on hand to welcome a new store - and employer to East Tacoma. Photo: Morf Morford

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East Tacoma Grocery Outlet opens!

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Following the unique grand opening and ribbon cutting (actually it was an…

The “Balanced Black Girl” book club prepares to meet with the author of "Becoming", former First Lady of the USA, Michelle Obama.  Photo: Morf Morford

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Michelle Obama packs – and dazzles – a full house at The Tacoma Dome

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index As she has done at most, if not all, of her stops…

No matter where you are, this is probably good advice. Photo: Morf Morford

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April Fool's Day? – sometimes it's hard to tell

The difference between reality and fiction is that fiction has to make sense —Unknown By Morf Morford Tacoma…

Most of us encounter the sea at its edges. We barely comprehend that saltwater covers over 70% of the surface of the earth.  The ocean's health is key to human survival.  Photo: Morf Morford

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Help create “Turtle Wave” community art to save the ocean and all of its creatures

A month-long celebration of Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s new Pacific Seas Aquarium will culminate April 26-28 with…

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Calling All K-8 Students: Nominate Washington’s Best Teachers for Ivar’s and Kidd Valley Teacher of the Year Contest

Sixteenth annual contest awards two top teachers $500 each in supplies plus party for nominating student’s class SEATTLE…

Our region is literally defined by the forests that surround us. The fire season of 2018 was a reminder of how vulnerable these forests are during the late summer and early fall.   Photo: Morf Morford

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Department of the Interior highlights 2018 efforts to reduce wildfire risks

Over 2.5 million acres of active vegetation management supports the protection of people, communities and public lands from…

Sooner or later, everything, from rainfall to our daily coffee,  makes its way into Puget Sound.  Photo: Morf Morford

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The Russell Family Foundation awards $659,530 in environmental education grants to 28 Puget Sound area community groups

The Russell Family Foundation (TRFF) announced it will award 28 grants totaling $659,530 within its Environmental Education fund,…

Take a Washington wine tour this summer

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Take a Washington wine tour this summer

Or stay at home and support your favorite local winery  By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index If it…

Tacoma affordable housing projects awarded $4.2M

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State Public Works Board offers free trainings on effective infrastructure system management

Regional trainings and town hall meetings in Silverdale, Pasco, Longview and Okanogan include panels on financing and building…

Tacoma affordable housing projects awarded $4.2M

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Nominees sought for 2019 Governor’s Smart Communities Awards

13th annual program to recognize outstanding work by local governments  & partners in sustainable community planning and development…