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Preparation is key for winter driving conditions

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Start preparing for winter driving before snow and ice arrive

Studded tires allowed in Washington from Nov. 1 to March 31 The falling leaves and colder weather can…

Tacoma affordable housing projects awarded $4.2M

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Department of Commerce awards $5.6 million to increase number of early learning facilities

Expanding opportunities for low-income children leads to better health, success in school, lifetime resilience OLYMPIA, WA — The…

The average American holds about $38,000 in debt - about a thousand dollars more than a year ago. Credit cards and mortgages tie as the leading source of debt, followed by student loans and car loans.

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KeyBank announces investment in United Way’s Jobs Connect program

United Way of King County is pleased to announce a major grant from KeyBank as the nonprofit organization…

Metro Parks Tacoma: Open house scheduled for proposed Eastside Community Center

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Veterans’ Appreciation Days at Pt. Defiance Zoo

In celebration of Veterans’ Appreciation Days, we are offering free admission on Nov. 10, 11, and 12 to…

Our region is only as healthy as every individual species and habitat thrives. Photo by Morf Morford

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Learn the Japanese art form of Gyotaku (fish printing)

Come experience the art of Gyotaku (fish printing) through this hands-on, 2-hour workshop at the Foss Waterway Seaport.…

Sometimes the best and most interesting food can be found in places like this one, cleverly hidden within the Old Post Office in downtown Tacoma.  Nothing beats food served with a passion. Photo: Morf Morford

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Everybody eats, but staying in business is the real challenge

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Running a successful restaurant is a cut-throat business. The schedule is intense,…

Celebrate Earth Day at state parks

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State Parks announces 2019 free days sets 12 free day-use visits next year

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will again offer 12 free days next year, in which day-use…

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Help plan for the future of Titlow Park’s shoreline, forested areas

Metro Parks Tacoma invites the public to November 7 brainstorming session at Titlow Lodge Metro Parks Tacoma wants…

8 budget hearings ahead for Pierce County Council

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Celebrating caregivers through candid conversations

Help and guidance available in November for family caregiver month Most long-term care is provided in-home by loved…

Public invited to meetings about changes to state opioid prescribing rules

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Stroke sixth leading cause of death in Washington state

We recently had World Stroke Day, and the Washington State Department of Health is urging people to know…

You might think EAT has something to do with food. It is actually an airport code - but not for Eatonville. It is the airport code for the Wenatchee, WA airport. Photo: Morf Morford

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ICYMI, UB40, REI, 3M and WWF, what do all those letters and numbers stand for?

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Ever wonder what those numbers and letters in a brand name stand…

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BPI celebrates 42-year anniversary with new facility in Fife, Washington

Fife, Washington:  BPI Medical has moved their surgical instrument repair operations and Manufacturing and Modifications Division to a…

Washington State hospitals standardize charity care forms

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CHI Franciscan announces new General Surgery Residency Program

Tacoma, Washington – The South Sound’s first general surgery residency program, sponsored by CHI Franciscan Health’s St. Joseph…