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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…

This is graffiti on what remains of the Berlin Wall, fall of 2017. Photo: Morf Morford

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A Free Press isn't free

“I never argue with a man who buys ink by the barrel.” — Roger Branigin, 1962 One wonders…

It's official - Tacoma Creates

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It's official – Tacoma Creates

Learn how we can all come together and build something for our city. Tacoma Creates leverages the significant…

ORCA Card: New day pass aims to serve regional visitors

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ORCA cards now free for seniors, disabled and low-income commuters

Changes increase access to transit services in the Puget Sound region Any Puget Sound area seniors (ages 65…

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United or divided – we celebrate together

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index At first glance, you might not think that a book about the…

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Swenson Healthcare Expands Post-Acute Care Services

Adds 5 Life Care facilities in Puget Sound communities Swenson Healthcare PLLC has announced an expansion of its…

As you can see from this map from the US Census Bureau, Washington has more trade (by value) than California.

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Review Econ 101 and then we can talk about tariffs

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Tom Pierson, President & CEO, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, describes Pierce County as…

Time, chance and even involuntary fashion statements, happen to us all. Photo: Morf Morford

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Do you "Work like a dog"?

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Do you work like a dog? We might hear or even use…

These are not rain clouds. The sepia tones of this photo are from the smoke-drenched skies from British Columbia's forest fires over Canada's Gulf Islands. Photo: Morf Morford

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It's wildfire season — know how to protect your health and the environment

Remember last summer when it seemed like the air would never clear up? This summer, be prepared if…

8 budget hearings ahead for Pierce County Council

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Capestany named Pierce County Economic Development Director

Pierce County is one of the fastest growing regions in the United States.  Spurring economic development and creating…

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30 public events at Port Townsend's Centrum Center this summer

There are 30 public events happening between July 4 and August 4 at Centrum, 11 of which are…