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Teens practice environmental stewardship in Tacoma parks and Mount Rainier National Park

5-week experience modeled after Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps Metro Parks Tacoma, Mount Rainier National Park and the nonprofit…

You never know who, or what, you'll see at any of these musical events. Photo: Morf Morford

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'Tis the season for summer festivals

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index The weather cliché in the Pacific Northwest is that summer begins after…

Here's a map of Tacoma's neighborhood councils. For details, look here - http://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/community_and_economic_development/neighborhood_council_program

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Make a difference in your neighborhood

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index It seems that everywhere I go, a continuing topic of conversation is…

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Apply for a fellowship to develop and train local leaders

Jane’s Fellows are people in Pierce County who are willing to lead even without formal job titles, institutions…

"Off with their heads" is not the best leadership strategy. Photo: Morf Morford

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Take me to your leader

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index The past twenty years or so has seen a flood of books,…

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Annual STP bike ride expected to bring 10,000 bicyclists to western Washington roads July 14-15

Travelers should prepare for delays and stay alert on roadways Drivers should plan for extra travel time Saturday,…

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Double Exposure: Native photography is more than Edward Curtis, Seattle Art Museum, until September 9

The Seattle Art Museum presents Double Exposure: Edward S. Curtis, Marianne Nicolson, Tracy Rector, Will Wilson (June 14–September…

Statement of Linda A. Klein, president, American Bar Association, Re: Violence in Charlottesville, Va.

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Ninth Circuit announces 2018 Civics contest winners

SAN FRANCISCO – Young people from Arizona and California have been selected the winners of the 2018 Ninth…

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If you like Swan Creek Park, you’re invited to share your ideas to improve it

Dog park, picnic shelter, ropes course, traffic garden, plus added parking among possibilities to be discussed in public…

Pierce County officials are preparing to mark the completion of a major renovation of the Steilacoom ferry terminal by holding a series of public events through the end of this month. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Work to replace Pierce County Ferry’s secondary slip at Steilacoom Dock starts July 15

A construction project to replace the Pierce County Ferry System’s secondary ferry slip at the Steilacoom Dock will…

Hurricane impacts come into view as 41 states see September construction unemployment rate improvement

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Crackdown on illegal contractors in Washington finds nearly 50 violators in three days

Effort part of nationwide construction enforcement campaign  Surprise sweeps for unregistered contractors in Washington in June resulted in…

Pierce County Auditor requests independent election observers

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Updates from our Secretary of State

Election update from our Secretary of State  Earlier this month, I spent time with auditors and elections staff…

Our region is only as healthy as every individual species and habitat thrives. Photo by Morf Morford

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South Dakota youth help Washington salmon stream

Sixty high school students are on a mission from the South Dakota Lutheran Church in Gloria Dei Sioux…