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Pierce County Medical Examiner seeks family or friends for 50 unclaimed decedents

What happens when someone dies and no one claims their body? In the case of Pierce County, Wash.,…

State report underscores need to address underlying health factors

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September is National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month (NPM), recognized each September, provides an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare…

Injury prevention resources & updates for August 2018

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Injury prevention resources & updates for August 2018

How to keep kids safe while they are having fun in the sun Safe Kids Worldwide wants to…

Celebrate Earth Day at state parks

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Celebrate Micronesian culture at Saltwater State Park Aug. 25

The Washington State Parks Folk and Traditional Arts Program invites the public to learn more about the people…

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7 Ways to shop smarter at your local farmers market

As we move into the late-summer glory season of the farmers market, that hallowed time of year when…

Tacoma farmers' markets bring the farm to the city

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The SBA highlights the importance of farmer's markets to rural businesses, entreprenuers and local economies

When buying our favorite fruits and vegetables from the farmer’s market, we typically don’t have the economy in…

Even from the ground, looking straight up, our trees are magnificent.  Photo: Morf Morford

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More than 7,000 acres of forest land protected in Puget Sound

Conservation easement will assure public recreation access while protecting a working forest from development The Trust for Public…

Time for Olalla Americana Music Festival

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Time for Olalla Americana Music Festival

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Some local events are too unique to miss. The Olalla Americana Festival…

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Seattle Acoustic Festival 2018 5th Annual

The 5th Annual Seattle Acoustic Festival is returning to Capitol Hill on August 24th and 25th for an…

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Applications for 2018 Grit City Trees Program now available

Grit City Trees is the City of Tacoma’s free street tree giveaway program, and applications for the 2018…

Five Washington companies to receive civic honors

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Washington Talking Book & Braille Library helps people find jobs

New Connection Site of WorkSource Seattle-King County The Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL) announced it has…

Celebrate Earth Day at state parks

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Next State Parks ‘free day’ is August 25

Special day celebrates the National Park System’s 102nd birthday To celebrate the National Park System’s 102nd birthday, the…

8 budget hearings ahead for Pierce County Council

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Pierce County Council passes Family-Wage Jobs Credit Program

The Pierce County Council voted unanimously to pass the Family-Wage Jobs Credit Program Ordinance 2018-51s, which aims to…