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The equation is very simple; if you want flowers or food, take care of the bees.        Photo: Morf Morford

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Brown & Haley gives Almond Roca® sugar water to beekeepers and hummingbird fans with help from City of Tacoma

Keeping those birds and bees alive through the winter On Tues., Oct. 22, Brown & Haley, with the…

County Council final review for FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps on Feb. 14, 2017

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Reduce flooding by keeping storm drains clear of leaves

Pierce County residents can help reduce roadway flooding by keeping storm drains free of leaves. “The potential for…

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

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City to conduct survey in November evaluating community’s perceptions of services

Survey to be conducted primarily by telephone from (866) 415-0012 with an option for online completion  The City…

Keeping backyard fowl is becoming more popular, but give your birds plenty of  space.

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New cases of Salmonella illness linked to contact with backyard poultry in Washington

Be careful when you snuggle that chicken Four more cases of Salmonella illness linked to contact with backyard…

8 budget hearings ahead for Pierce County Council

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Film focuses on early onset dementia

When you think of Alzheimer’s or dementia, you probably think of an older adult. Contrary to popular belief,…

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Being "second best" is nothing to be ashamed of

I too love ‘second best’ the best By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index If you ever watch Saturday…

Mountain, City, Sea - Our vision, our work, our identity and our destiny

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Mountain, City, Sea – Our vision, our work, our identity and our destiny

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index As a typical Tacoma born and raised person I have a near…

NaNoWriMo is your opportunity to write your novel in the (virtual) company of hundreds, if not thousands, of others to cheer you on.

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NaNoWriMo is coming in November

Get those brain cells and fingers moving for NaNoWriMo By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Have a novel…

Voting: it's your right and obligation

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Voting: it's your right and obligation

If you don’t vote, others will speak for you By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index As we all…

Books can take you all kinds of places. Photo: Morf Morford

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Tacoma Public Library offers far more than books

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index If you thought Tacoma Public Library (TPL) holds nothing more than books,…

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Attention passengers: Elliott Bay Book Company has landed at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index In early October the legendary Seattle Elliott Bay Book Company announced a…

The average American holds about $38,000 in debt - about a thousand dollars more than a year ago. Credit cards and mortgages tie as the leading source of debt, followed by student loans and car loans.

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Debt and interest rates are at record levels around the world

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index My parents were of the generation who had a huge – and…

The face of Tacoma is changing every day. Photo: Morf Morford

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Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber announces 2019 Spotlight on Business Awards nominees

The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber annually recognizes local businesses that have set the standard for exemplary business practices at…