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Few things are more constant in the Puget Sound area than aircraft overhead. Photo: Morf Morford

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Aircraft is part of the fabric of life around here

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index I live in Tacoma’s North End, in the Proctor District. My neighborhood…

Port of Seattle recognizes 10 sustainability leaders

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Port of Seattle grants support more environmental projects in near-airport communities

Family-oriented environmental projects receive funds for 2019 Local neighbors and families are taking action to advance environmental programs…

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

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Are you ready for the big one?

And I don’t mean an earthquake… By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index I’ve been a student of recessions,…

WASHINGTON STATE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPARTMENT

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Washington employers get ready for state’s new paid family and medical leave program

Premium collections begin January 2019 Employers across Washington are getting ready for Washington’s new statewide Paid Family and…

L&I launches ad campaign to help injured workers return to work

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Workers’ compensation insurance in Washington will see biggest price drop in a decade

The price of workers’ compensation insurance in Washington will take the largest drop in more than 10 years…

IRS encourages ‘Paycheck checkup’ for taxpayers to check their withholding

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'Tis the season for charities – and scammers

Haueter family operated four sham charities, keeping more than $1M from Washington donors for themselves A King County…

You might have more than human neighbors in a community like this. Photo: Morf Morford

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Tacoma goes “green” with new, innovative and sustainable workforce housing

Green Harbor Communities preserves wetlands, creates affordable “American Dream” for 50-70 families Building sustainable workforce housing in a…

Every neighborhood has its own character and personality. Photo: Morf Morford

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It's the oikonomia, stupid

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index The Clinton presidency was famous for the phrase “It’s the economy, stupid”…

Don't say stupid stuff - leave it to the professionals

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Don't say stupid stuff – leave it to the professionals

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index It was one of those pointless Facebook conversations, you know, the ones…

Holiday events in the greater Tacoma area

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Holiday card etiquette in the business world

8 Guidelines for sending your current or former employer a holiday card With ongoing change a mantra for…

9 groups set to receive $3M for human services programs in Tacoma

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2019-2020 Funding applications for individual artists available

Free workshop regarding application and funding process on Dec. 13 The City of Tacoma is now accepting Tacoma…

Washington Winegrowers honors industry leaders

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Got grapes? Washington wine foundation offers international learning opportunity

Bill Powers had an insatiable desire to find new practices to grow better winegrapes. To honor the late…

Public invited to meetings about changes to state opioid prescribing rules

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Fentanyl deaths increasing in WA; tests find it in more powders and pills

Opioid users urged to take steps to protect themselves Washington State Department of Health reports that illicit fentanyl…