Need furniture? Got some you no longer use?

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Need furniture? Got some you no longer use?

Dozens of agencies work with the homeless, domestic violence victims and low-income population providing temporary housing and recovery…

The emergence of homeless camps, like this one near the Port of Tacoma, parallels the rise of McMansions and inflated real estate prices. Photo: Morf Morford

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"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…."

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index It is one of the most widely known literary lines, though few…

Canoe Families host 4th annual celebration at Millersylvania State Park

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Canoe Families host 4th annual celebration at Millersylvania State Park

Event includes free canoe rides, arts and crafts, and a $10 salmon lunch The Washington State Parks Folk…

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Central Cascades area state parks offer a lineup of summer programs for the whole family

Washington State Parks announces its summer schedule of family-friendly programs in the Central Cascades area, all focusing on…

This beach is just few minutes walk from the west end of 6th Avenue.                                   Photo: Morf Morford

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What brought you here? What keeps you here?

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index In March of 2018 the Puget Sound Regional Council conducted a survey…

Registration open for the Stein Dash 5K and the half-mile kids RootBeer Run at Oktoberfest Northwest

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7th Annual Gig Harbor Beer Festival

Local beer festival has become unofficial kick-off to summer in the Harbor Want to try some of the…

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Northwest leaders travel to Washington, D.C. for ‘Puget Sound Day on The Hill’

More than 60 people concerned about the fate of Puget Sound will convene in Washington, D.C., next week…

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Career Readiness and Work-Based Learning: experiences in seven states

In partnership with the National Association of State Boards of Education, the Washington State Board of Education is…

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Washington state, Norway compare notes on electric ferries

Washington’s ferry system, largest in the nation, could get clean-energy upgrade The rumble of the engine room is…

Port of Seattle recognizes 10 sustainability leaders

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Port of Seattle announces partnership for sustainable aviation fuels at Sea-Tac Airport

Innovative partnership with 13 airlines aims to replace 10 percent of traditional jet fuel with local, sustainable supply…

Five Washington companies to receive civic honors

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Inslee, Wyman announce funding for 2018 statewide ballot return postage

OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee and Secretary of State Kim Wyman jointly announced Tuesday they had secured funding…

July 5th, aka "The Day After"

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Vote out the bums. Vote in new bums. Rinse and repeat.

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index With each election, we see “We the people” in action. Once again…

Our national parks are a national - and for some of us, a local - treasure. They are a literal gift to the future. Photo: Morf Morford

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Mount St. Helens Visitor Center offers spring and summer events for all ages

Washington State Parks invites the public to join interpretive staff from the Mount St. Helen’s Visitor Center for…