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Althea launches in Hilltop, to help bring faster, cheaper internet service to neighbors

Althea, a system that enables communities to build and maintain their own decentralized internet infrastructure, announced the upcoming…

Eat Local First is coming to a market near you!

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Eat Local First is coming to a market near you!

Tilth Alliance is proud to announce a new partnership with Bellingham-based nonprofit Sustainable Connections to bring the Eat…

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The Making A Difference Foundation announces 2019 college scholarship winners

The Making A Difference Foundation (MADF) of Tacoma, Washington announces it’s 2019 scholarship awards to six students attending…

Sound Transit seeks input on long-range transportation expansion options

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Sound Transit holding drop-in sessions on Tacoma Dome Link Extension and OMF South

Public invited to learn about project updates and environmental process Sound Transit is engaging South Sound communities on…

Strong Towns - the foundation of a solid nation

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Strong Towns – the foundation of a solid nation

Communities, like buildings, are constructed By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index A house is a machine for living…

Most of us tend to take for granted the unique environment that surrounds us every day. Taking care of what we have is our best gift to the future. Photo: Morf Morford

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The Russell Family Foundation announces $6.38 million in grants and impact investments

Funding supports environmental sustainability, educating the next generation and sustainable community development The Russell Family Foundation (TRFF) announced…

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JBLM units support local Veterans Day events

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord units will support more than 20 Veterans Day events hosted…

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Special deals for veterans

Veterans deserve our thanks more than one day a year By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index JBLM is…

Ford Fund, City of Tacoma and Washington State History Museum kick-off Men of Courage Barbershop Challenge

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Ford Fund, City of Tacoma and Washington State History Museum kick-off Men of Courage Barbershop Challenge

The Men of Courage Barbershop Challenge invites community-focused barbershops to submit innovative community program proposals for nominations as…

The equation is very simple; if you want flowers or food, take care of the bees. Photo: Morf Morford

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Brown & Haley gives Almond Roca® sugar water to beekeepers and hummingbird fans with help from City of Tacoma

Keeping those birds and bees alive through the winter On Tues., Oct. 22, Brown & Haley, with the…

County Council final review for FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps on Feb. 14, 2017

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Reduce flooding by keeping storm drains clear of leaves

Pierce County residents can help reduce roadway flooding by keeping storm drains free of leaves. “The potential for…

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City to conduct survey in November evaluating community’s perceptions of services

Survey to be conducted primarily by telephone from (866) 415-0012 with an option for online completion  The City…

Keeping backyard fowl is becoming more popular, but give your birds plenty of space.

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New cases of Salmonella illness linked to contact with backyard poultry in Washington

Be careful when you snuggle that chicken Four more cases of Salmonella illness linked to contact with backyard…