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Know a child who loves the earth and art? We've got a contest for them
No one likes litter along the roadway. We don’t like seeing it marring our highways and we know…
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Pierce County scores big with state funded construction budget projects
About $255.1 million in state construction budget funds are flowing to Pierce County after passage of the state…
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Amtrak celebrates 48 years; looks to the future
Continuing its FY18 success, Amtrak is on track for its best year as the company celebrates its 48th…
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EPA provides $3.8 million to Alaska and NW states and partners for diesel pollution reduction efforts
Clean diesel projects throughout the Northwest and Alaska are receiving a $3.8 million boost from the U.S. Environmental…
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Seattle-Tacoma area one of ten most polluted in nation, according to 2019 ‘State of the air’ report
Wildfires significantly impact air quality in the region The American Lung Association “State of the Air” 2019 report…
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Another federal judge rules the Trump Administration illegally rolled back critical environmental protections
AG Ferguson’s 20th legal victory against Trump Administration Attorney General Bob Ferguson released the following statement after a…
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Being there for mom this Mother’s Day – in sickness and in health
With aging parents, we often think about the physical ailments that come with getting older. It could be…
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New Washington laws give ports greater role in economic, environmental & community development
The Washington State Legislature adjourned on Sunday, April 28th after approving new laws that allow ports a greater…
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U.S. economic growth crosses 3% threshold in the first quarter of 2019, says ABC
The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized 3.2% rate during the first quarter of 2019, according to an…
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Film nerds of the world, unite!
By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Most surveys show that those of us who live in the Pacific…
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Wildfire Risk Rising; Lands Commissioner Franz unveils statewide wildfire plan, calls for change
Washington state has a wildfire crisis. In 2018, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources – the state’s…
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Wildfire Awareness Month kicks off in Washington
May is time to prepare for wildfire Every year, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) highlights…
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Tacoma Historical Society presents the Silver Anniversary tour of Historic Homes
The 2019 tour has a focus on Tacoma’s historic North Slope By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index As…