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You never know what you might see at your local farmers market.  Photo: Morf Morford

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Cinco de Mayo and farmers markets in and around Tacoma

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index When the sun emerges and the promise of summer kicks in, it…

Tacoma affordable housing projects awarded $4.2M

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State connects Washington workers with most-wanted career skills

Commerce awards grants to raise awareness, access to education, training, certifications and employment through apprenticeships, community and technical…

Doorways are literal as well as metaphorical at a universityPhoto: Morf Morford

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Washington's independent colleges and universities continue their unique legacy

Washington’s 10 private colleges and universities positioned to partner with state, industry and supporters to produce more college…

Seattle still holds an extensive, thriving International District - both Japanese and Chinese.     Photo by Morf Morford

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Walk Tacoma series begins – explore Tacoma's Japantown

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Did you know that Tacoma once held a dynamic Japanese community and…

Homeless people of all ages have become a common sight  all over Tacoma. Photo: Morf Morford

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Number of students experiencing homelessness largest in state history

This is the ninth year in a row the population of Washington students experiencing homelessness has increased About…

IRS encourages ‘Paycheck checkup’ for taxpayers to check their withholding

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Washington partners celebrate April as financial capability month by promoting financial education for all residents

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) is pleased to be one of the many partners celebrating…

The dream of single-family home ownership seems to become more and more of a dream with each passing month. Photo: Morf Morford

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Where can you afford to live? Where would you want to live?

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Where can you afford to live? Where would you prefer to live?…

You can make the best of a terrible situation - April is Donate Life Month

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You can make the best of a terrible situation – April is Donate Life Month

Many of us are registered donors, as demonstrated by the red heart on our driver’s license, but our…

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Tacoma’s Dr. Gregory Plancich annual mission trip to Guatemala with Open Wide Foundation

TACOMA, Wash. – Plancich Dental’s Dr. Gregory Plancich recently returned from his annual mission trip to Peronia, Guatemala…

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

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Those raccoons might be cute – but don't feed them!

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index In many of Tacoma’s parks, especially Point Defiance,  you may see the…

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Don't leave that bike on the ferry

Bicycles left on Washington State Ferries significantly impact ferry and Coast Guard operations. When a passenger leaves their…

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Olympic campground openings and day use updates

As the camping season comes to the Olympic Peninsula, the Olympic National Forest is pleased to announce opening…

There is nothing like an immersion into the food, music and traditions of the wide variety of cultures that call the South Sound home to remind us of the human abundance of our community.  Photo: Morf Morford

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Some spring and summer events coming our way

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Spring and summer in the Pacific Northwest are packed with events and…