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Call for Secure Rural Schools Title II Project proposals submissions due January 31st

Through January 31, 2019, the Olympic National Forest is accepting project proposals for funding through Title II (Special…

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Buy one Amtrak roomette and bring a companion for free

The benefits of traveling on Amtrak with a family companion or significant other has never been better with…

3rd Annual Downtown Tacoma Holiday Haul Crawl

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3rd Annual Downtown Tacoma Holiday Haul Crawl

TACOMA, Wash. — Join us for the 3rd Annual Holiday Downtown Tacoma Haul Crawl. On Saturday, December 8th…

Keep safety in mind as you celebrate Christmas

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Seattle Milk Fund’s CookieFest 2018—Seattle’s ultimate pop-up bake sale

First 100 people in line receive an America’s Test Kitchen Recipe Collection CookieFest 2018 is Seattle’s ultimate pop-up…

NORAD Santa program kicks off for 2018

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NORAD Santa program kicks off for 2018

NORAD is a binational U.S. and Canadian Command charged with aerospace and maritime warning and aerospace control of…

Our communities are made up of many hands, many decisions and many conversations. Photo: Morf Morford

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Make sure your argument is a good one

Don’t say stupid stuff and a few other timeless persuasion techniques By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index “Don’t…

The Chiwaukum Fire, started by lightning, burned more than 14,000 acres in July 2014. Credit: Washington State DNR

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Commissioner Franz seeks $55 million to protect communities from wildfire

Inslee statement regarding climate threats detailed historic budget request addresses immediate need for helicopters, full-time firefighters, better training,…

Hood Canal gravel Co. drops appeal to overturn conservation easement

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DNR to Hire 550 Seasonal Firefighters, application process opens for summer employment

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has begun recruiting for 550 temporary firefighters to serve during…

You could call this an anonymous building, but I call it a constantly shifting mirror of Tacoma. Photo: Morf Morford

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Where are the jobs? Literally, where are the jobs?

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index You don’t need to be an economist to recognize that the economy…

Five Washington companies to receive civic honors

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Secretary of State Kim Wyman urges us to GiveSmart

In a season in which the spirit of generous giving is high, it is unfortunately common for scammers…

New administrator for Pierce County Superior Court

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ABA names recipients of 2019 Stonewall Award honoring LGBT advancements in the legal profession

CHICAGO — Three longstanding LGBT legal activists will be honored by the American Bar Association Commission on Sexual…

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The 2018 Washington Economic Climate Study publication is now available

Looking at the big picture of where we have been and where we are going This report updates…

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee.

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Inslee statement regarding climate threats detailed in newest federal Climate Assessment

Gov. Jay Inslee issued this statement following the release of the Fourth National Climate Assessment. “The scientific community…