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WGA leads national coalition urging Congress to reject efforts to diminish states’ authority to manage water quality

The Western Governors’ Association (WGA) and nine other leading associations of state officials are urging Congressional leadership to…

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Joshua W. Turner's debut EP album BE OK releases August 30th

Catchy hooks, heartfelt lyrics and colorful diverse imagery within his songs makes Joshua W. Turner’s debut EP album…

First ever sale of Leo Lambiel’s personal art collection to benefit Orcas Center

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First ever sale of Leo Lambiel’s personal art collection to benefit Orcas Center

Leo Lambiel may be the greatest San Juan Islands art collector of all time. After almost 50 years…

Local artist Dylan Kuehl speaks at annual Disability Awareness Day

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Bates Technical College ranks in top 25 “trade schools” nationwide

Forbes focuses their rankings on technical education for second year Bates Technical College recently received national attention when…

EV charging stations are becoming more visible every year, like this one in Centralia. Photo: Morf Morford

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Gov. Inslee leads the charge – launches first of six new electric vehicle fast-charging stations

A partnership that brought together the governor’s office, a public power utility, an electric vehicle (EV) charging company,…

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The energy cost of Google and Bitcoin

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index “The Cloud” is such a wonderful, soft and harmless term; what could…

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Pierce County Medical Examiner seeks family or friends for 50 unclaimed decedents

What happens when someone dies and no one claims their body? In the case of Pierce County, Wash.,…

State report underscores need to address underlying health factors

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September is National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month (NPM), recognized each September, provides an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare…

Injury prevention resources & updates for August 2018

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Injury prevention resources & updates for August 2018

How to keep kids safe while they are having fun in the sun Safe Kids Worldwide wants to…

Celebrate Earth Day at state parks

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Celebrate Micronesian culture at Saltwater State Park Aug. 25

The Washington State Parks Folk and Traditional Arts Program invites the public to learn more about the people…

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7 Ways to shop smarter at your local farmers market

As we move into the late-summer glory season of the farmers market, that hallowed time of year when…

Tacoma farmers' markets bring the farm to the city

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The SBA highlights the importance of farmer's markets to rural businesses, entreprenuers and local economies

When buying our favorite fruits and vegetables from the farmer’s market, we typically don’t have the economy in…

Even from the ground, looking straight up, our trees are magnificent. Photo: Morf Morford

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More than 7,000 acres of forest land protected in Puget Sound

Conservation easement will assure public recreation access while protecting a working forest from development The Trust for Public…