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Join the Port Biologist for free Earth Day nature walk April 22

Join us April 22 for a free Earth Day nature walk at the Place of Circling Waters with…

2 locals receive Tacoma Historical Society awards

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Honors awarded by Tacoma Historical Society

Local historian Blaine Johnson and architect Jeffrey J. Ryan were honored April 9 by Tacoma Historical Society for…

Farmer veterans coalition SPLASH event April 19

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Farmer veterans coalition SPLASH event April 19

Veterans and people in the agricultural industry are invited to the Washington State Chapter of the Farmer Veterans…

Abundance will provide millions of meals for people in need

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Local individuals, businesses, organizations honored for helping neighbors in need

On April 11, Emergency Food Network hosted their annual Recognition Breakfast at the STAR Center in Lakewood to…

For many, retirement is just a 10 letter word

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For many, retirement is just a 10 letter word

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index With a nationwide average of 10,000 people retiring every day, the “silver…

Tacoma affordable housing projects awarded $4.2M

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Nation’s first online Retirement Marketplace launches in Washington state

Washington Retirement Marketplace offers small business owners and individuals simple way to shop for state-verified, low-fee retirement savings…

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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Would I ever lie to you?

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Would I ever lie to you? Ever hear that statement? Technically, of…

No Discharge ZoneImage courtesy Department of Ecology

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Puget Sound officially designated No Discharge Zone

Action will protect shellfish, public health, and water quality It’s official, Puget Sound is now off limits to…

Lake Tapps tests fail to find toxins

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Help us keep Washington’s waters clean for recreation, shellfish and wildlife

Use one of the state’s 150 free or low-cost stations to pump out your boat’s sewage In 2017,…

2017 Spring Lūˋau dance, by Ross MulhausenImage courtesy UPS

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2018 Spring Lu`au— Pacific Island Food, Dance, and Music

With the beloved mountain poking occasionally through the rain clouds, you could say that spring is back in…

Those winding European streets are waiting to be explored.            Photo: Morf Morford

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Workshops explore alternative vacations for older adults

There’s nothing more rejuvenating than a great vacation. And non-traditional getaways are growing quickly in popularity. While traditional…

You never know who you may meet at Pt. Defiance Photo by Morf Morford

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Bring your sense of wonder to a 24-hour BioBlitz at Point Defiance Park

Curious volunteers needed for April 27-28 biodiversity census; no experience needed If you’ve ever wondered just how many…

Titlow Lodge is now listed on the Tacoma Register of Historic Places Image courtesy Metro Parks

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Tacoma City Council declares Titlow Lodge a historic landmark

The former Hotel Hesperides now listed on the Tacoma Register of Historic Places The Swiss Chalet-style building today…