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Is Tacoma's glass half empty or half full?

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index I meet a lot of people in and around Tacoma. One continuing…

Rural areas are far more than open spaces only suitable for vacations. Relatively affordable real estate - commercial and residential -  reasonable cost of living, a slower pace and a strong sense of community all add up to amenities not easily found in many urban centers.  Photo: Morf Morford

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Pew Research: Rural counties are making a comeback – is this the beginning of a turnaround?

Stateline, a service of Pew Research, reports that things are beginning to change for the better in rural…

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Boaters reminded to clean, drain and dry boats and equipment to block invasive species

The Washington Invasive Species Council and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife are reminding boaters to “CLEAN, DRAIN…

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5 Important tips for staying safe when cleaning areas with rodents

Unfortunately, warmer weather doesn’t mean fewer rodents. Those pesky animals love to get into your home no matter…

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Thinking about working overseas?

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index You never know when your company might require you – or ask…

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

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

Launching a special week of activities, the Internal Revenue Service continued its effort to encourage taxpayers to do…

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PSRC Vision 2040 Awards -recognizing regional innovations

The awards recognize the superb work being done by public and private organizations to achieve our region’s growth,…

An inhouse security guard may keep rodents under controlPhoto: Morf Morford

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Spring cleaning – clean up after those pests

Rodents such as mice and rats can carry harmful diseases. Diseases from rodents can spread to people through…

UPS hosts national tutoring conference

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Building a tiny house for a big cause

College students will build a tiny house on the University of Puget Sound campus on Saturday, April 7,…

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Calling all K-8 students: Nominate Washington’s Best Teachers for Ivar’s and Kidd Valley Teacher of the Year Contest

Fifteenth annual contest awards two top teachers $500 each in supplies plus party for nominating student’s class SEATTLE…

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

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IRS wraps up ‘Dirty Dozen’ list of tax scams for 2018; encourages taxpayers to remain vigilant

The Internal Revenue Service concluded its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams with a warning to taxpayers…

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State’s high school graduation rate relatively unchanged, still lagging national performance

Washington’s public high school four-year graduation rate for the class of 2017 was 79.3 percent, up from 79.1…

9 groups set to receive $3M for human services programs in Tacoma

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Join some of Tacoma's spring special events

Recurring Events * Tacoma Runners Weekly WHEN: Every Thursday year round, 630 – 730 PM WHERE: Locations vary…