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Have you seen the Washington State Barbies?

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Every one of us, for better or worse, is familiar with Barbie…

Tacoma author Richard Sims publishes Pre-Revolutionary War novel

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Tacoma author Richard Sims publishes Pre-Revolutionary War novel

Drapers Forge, a new book by Richard Sims, has been released by Drapers Forge Press. In this rousing…

DNR opens mountain bike trails an hour’s drive from Everett

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DNR opens mountain bike trails an hour’s drive from Everett

Celebrate new North Mountain Bike Skills Area opening July 15 in Darrington OLYMPIA – In conjunction with Darrington Day,…

Calendar: Photography demo at Fort Nisqually this weekend

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Discover 1850s fun and games at Fort Nisqually’s Family Fun Night, July 14

    Children will be racing for saltwater taffy shot from a candy cannon at Fort Nisqually Living…

July 5th, aka "The Day After"

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July 5th, aka "The Day After"

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index It’s difficult to describe July 5th as anything other than America’s shared…

Tacoma's industrial ruins frame our scenic - and historical - views. Photo: Morf Morford

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KNKX’S SOUND EFFECT wins five 2017 PRNDI awards

88.5 KNKX was a big winner at the 2017 PRNDI (Public Radio News Directors, Inc.) Conference on June…

Outdoor art welcomes visitors and can become a defining feature of a community. Photo: Morf Morford

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Tacoma's Bring Your Own Bag Ordinance goes into effect July 12

A year of outreach and planning is coming to a close and on Wednesday, July 12, the City…

Photo courtesy 7-Eleven, Inc.

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It's 7-Eleven® Day: 7-Eleven® Celebrates 90 Years of Convenience Monumental Birthday, Millions of FREE Slurpee® Drinks And a Chance to Earn More

IRVING, Texas– 7-Eleven, Inc. is having a big birthday this year – one of those that ends in…

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Health care company founded in Tacoma marks its centennial with major gift to the community

Cambia Health Solutions’ gift celebrates the city’s lumber industry heritage At Dickman Mill Park, all that’s left of…

Forum April 5 explores transit-oriented development in Tacoma

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Experience the Tacoma Performing Arts Scene with Walk Tacoma

What could be better than watching live music, dance performances, and hearing a recitation from Tacoma’s Poet Laureate?…

Java Jive posterPhoto by Morf Morford

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Who would want to be mayor of Tacoma?

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index You may have noticed the proliferation of campaign signs all over town…

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Washington State receives grant for Arts Education

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has awarded Washington state’s Teaching Artist Training Lab (TAT Lab) $25,000…

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Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County Hires New VP for Business Recruitment

  The Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County (EDB) is thrilled to welcome Sarah Bonds as the new…