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Power up: Rate increase planned for Tacoma utility

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Tacoma Power awards grants to Tacoma Housing Authority & Bates Technical College for solar energy projects

Contributions from Evergreen Options program will support campus for homeless youth and bolster local educational institute Tacoma Power…

Tacoma affordable housing projects awarded $4.2M

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Washington Department of Commerce awards $22.8 million for affordable housing projects

The Washington State Department of Commerce  announced $22.8 million in grants and loans for nine affordable housing projects…

'Tis the season for ugly holiday sweater parties

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'Tis the season for ugly holiday sweater parties

I don’t know if ugly is the new beautiful, but somehow it seems to fit the times By…

Hi-tech engines will power Amtrak Cascades passenger rail service (IMAGE COURTESY WSDOT)

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Amtrak launches photo #AmtrakHolidayContest for 12 lucky winners

Customers who share their best holiday-themed Amtrak photos via social media can win one of 12 prizes Amtrak…

Nothing defines the Puget Sound area more than salmon. Photo: Morf Morford

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State awards nearly $18 million for statewide salmon recovery projects

The Washington Salmon Recovery Funding Board today announced the award of nearly $18 million in grants for projects…

‘Tis the season to be festive – Alaska Airlines offers early boarding for flyers wearing holiday sweaters

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‘Tis the season to be festive – Alaska Airlines offers early boarding for flyers wearing holiday sweaters

Guests and employees invited to celebrate National Ugly Holiday Sweater Day on Friday, December 21 In celebration of…

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In Pierce County, 259 ways we get it done

259 of Pierce County’s Major Employers The Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County has published its 2018 Major…

Few things are more constant in the Puget Sound area than aircraft overhead. Photo: Morf Morford

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Aircraft is part of the fabric of life around here

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index I live in Tacoma’s North End, in the Proctor District. My neighborhood…

Port of Seattle recognizes 10 sustainability leaders

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Port of Seattle grants support more environmental projects in near-airport communities

Family-oriented environmental projects receive funds for 2019 Local neighbors and families are taking action to advance environmental programs…

We have the luxury of places of silence, beauty and refuge. Not everyone has these. Photo: Morf Morford

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Are you ready for the big one?

And I don’t mean an earthquake… By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index I’ve been a student of recessions,…

WASHINGTON STATE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPARTMENT

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

Premium collections begin January 2019 Employers across Washington are getting ready for Washington’s new statewide Paid Family and…

L&I launches ad campaign to help injured workers return to work

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

The price of workers’ compensation insurance in Washington will take the largest drop in more than 10 years…

IRS encourages ‘Paycheck checkup’ for taxpayers to check their withholding

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'Tis the season for charities – and scammers

Haueter family operated four sham charities, keeping more than $1M from Washington donors for themselves A King County…