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An addict is, above all, a person in crisis. Shouldn't our first priority be to keep them from doing more damage?  Photo: Morf Morford

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Drugs & drug laws

Does prohibition ever work? By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index I have two philosophical principles when it comes…

Rural areas are far more than open spaces only suitable for vacations. Relatively affordable real estate - commercial and residential -  reasonable cost of living, a slower pace and a strong sense of community all add up to amenities not easily found in many urban centers.  Photo: Morf Morford

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Investment in rural business vital to global and urban economies

Urban and agricultural areas need each other It’s a story I’ve heard too many times in my own…

You don't need to be an urban design professional to know that the dynamics that make a healthy neighborhood also contribute to a thriving economy. A safe, public place to meet and mix is appealing to almost everyone.  Photo: Morf Morford

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Walking – it's the latest thing

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index The term “walkability” is one of those words that makes me crazy.…

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What do we want our communities to look like?

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index It’s the ultimate question, even though most of us just assume that…

PSRC Seeking VISION 2040 Award Nominations

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The Greater Puget Sound region is adding 188 people each day

The four-county central Puget Sound region gained 68,740 people over the last year. The region’s total population is…

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Bicycles have returned to American streets

Bicycles are back – I hope we never lose them again  By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Just…

AG Ferguson cracks down on two veterans’ charities for misleading Washington donors

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Free legal help available to Tacoma military service members and veterans

AG’s office to hold veterans clinic for the first time in Western Washington OLYMPIA — The Attorney General’s…

Mid-year outlook for nonresidential construction: expansion continues, but vulnerabilities pile up

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Mid-year outlook for nonresidential construction: expansion continues, but vulnerabilities pile up

A bit more than 10 years after the most severe financial crisis since the Great Depression ended, the…

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Empowering women must be economic priority number one

By Vijay Eswaran Businesses that neglect their most valuable assets lose competitiveness and long-term profitability. The same is…

Washington State Historical Society announces 2018 History Awards recipients

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Washington State Historical Society announces 2018 History Awards recipients

Each year, the Washington State Historical Society (WSHS) recognizes excellence in advancing the field of history in the…

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Names Family Foundation pledges $3 million to new Fircrest Community Center

Local family’s gift follows $1 million pledge from the Edwards family FIRCREST, Wash. (August 20, 2019) — The…

Aircraft production in 2018Image courtesy Washington State Department of Commerce

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Team Pierce County lands at Paris Air Show

The 53rd International Paris Air Show was held June 17-21, 2019, and Team Pierce County is back home…

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

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WalletHub releases report on 2019’s Best & Worst States for Women’s Equality

With Women’s Equality Day around the corner on August 26th and the U.S. ranking No. 51 out of…