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Washington State is now the home of the longest rail-to-trail conversion in America thanks to the generosity of seven Washington and Idaho farmers

In May 2017, in Tekoa, WA, retiree Cheryl Morgan and seven Washington and Idaho farmers made history. They…

A view of Tacoma; Sambuca won't be as green as Tacoma, but the price is right. Photo: Morf Morford

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Tacoma – home of reluctant celebrities

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index I’ve often thought that Tacoma would be the ideal place for celebrities…

Courage360 Expands Services to Bethel Community

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Courage360 Expands Services to Bethel Community

By Heather Giron Fritts, Courage360 CEO Tacoma, WA – Local nonprofit Courage360 is honored to announce that we…

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Northwest Seaport Alliance to purchase 4 more container cranes, invest additional $2.9 million in Seattle and Tacoma terminal improvements

The Northwest Seaport Alliance Managing Members Tuesday approved a $52 million purchase of four more container cranes to…

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Travel free from Pt. Angeles to Victoria BC on your birthday

Travelling on your birthday? Your fare is on the M.V. Coho BlackBall Ferry Line! Travel for free with…

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Healthy Youth Survey results show increase in Washington teens who consider suicide

Results from latest Healthy Youth Survey (HYS), taken in the fall of 2016 by tweens and teens in…

Gig Harbor Midday Rotary opens registration for Golferitaville Charity Tournament

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Gig Harbor Midday Rotary opens registration for Golferitaville Charity Tournament

Golferitaville, a Jimmy Buffet-inspired tournament, is open for registration. The tournament is an annual fund raiser for charity…

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Ghost towns in Pierce County

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index You might have a picture in your mind of ghost towns –…

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Step Into Tacoma’s History with Walk Tacoma

Did you know that many of Tacoma’s downtown buildings previously were much taller, and have had several upper…

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The Cushman Substation

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index     Like most cities, or perhaps even most individuals, Tacoma has…

Speeding and wildlife feeding to get more attention in Pt. Defiance Park

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Speeding and wildlife feeding to get more attention in Pt. Defiance Park

Metro Parks works with Tacoma police to boost patrols and ticketing as park enters its busy season Metro…

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Crafts of the Past at Fort Nisqually

  Historical crafts and skills come to life during the popular Crafts of the Past series at Fort…

Celebrate Earth Day at state parks

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Canoe Families host celebrations at Deception Pass State Park Saturday, June 3rd; Millersylvania, June 10th

Samish and Swinomish tribes offer free canoe rides OLYMPIA –  The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Folk…