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Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky, commanding general, I Corps, passes the 7th Infantry Division colors to Maj. Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, formally recognizing him as the Commanding General of the 7th Infantry Division during a Change of Command ceremony held on Watkins Field on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 13, 2019.Image courtesy DoD/ 7th Infantry Division, Photo credit: Staff Sgt. Michael Armstrong (7th ID)

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Brunson takes command of Bayonet Division

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Washington – Soldiers, families, and community members gathered to bid farewell to Willard M. Burleson…

Celebrate Earth Day at state parks

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State Parks announces 2018 volunteer awards

Washington State Parks has announced the recipients of its 2018 Volunteer Awards. Washington State Parks and Recreation commissioners…

Port of Seattle recognizes 10 sustainability leaders

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Port of Seattle supports six environmental projects in or near airport communities

Applications now open for the fifth grant cycle of the ACE Fund Communities in Burien, Des Moines and…

8 budget hearings ahead for Pierce County Council

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Kidz Kraze features free family activities, inflatable obstacle course, and so much more

Grab your sunscreen and comfy shoes and get down to Pierce County Parks and Recreation’s Kidz Kraze Children’s…

Show me a sign - but  tell me what it means

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Tacoma's parks belong to us – please take care of them

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Tacoma’s parks are certainly one of our greatest assets. We have parks…

Metro Parks Tacoma to remove Jane Clark Park wading pool

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Metro Parks proposes code changes addressing drones, vaping, temporary structures, and more

District opens 3-week public comment period Metro Parks Tacoma is proposing the first updates to the city’s municipal…

Job opening at Pierce County Parks & Recreation

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Family Camp out to take over Chambers Creek Regional Park, Aug. 16-17

Come pitch a tent and camp out at Chambers Creek Regional Park the weekend of Aug. 16-17 at…

The Japanese influence on Tacoma is deep and rich, but in the downtown area, where it flourished most, it is barely visible.  Photo: Morf Morford

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Got any photos or documents on the Japanese community before Executive Order 9066?

You are invited to contribute to a future exhibition in the Great Hall of Washington History, home of…

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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To buy or to rent? – When it comes to home, that is the question

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Nothing defines “The American Dream” more than the possibility or even presumption…

U.S. GDP Expands by 2.1% in the Second Quarter

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U.S. GDP Expands by 2.1% in the Second Quarter

The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.1% annualized rate during the second quarter of 2019 with consumer spending…

You can read China Daily online at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/ or buy it from a news stand in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle. Photo: Morf Morford

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Meanwhile, The Middle Kingdom keeps marching on

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index And in other news…..China had its worst economic quarter in decades at…

8 budget hearings ahead for Pierce County Council

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Images of Aging looks at not aging

Many products today are advertised to help older adults keep their youthful look. The global anti-aging market generates…

The fire hazard level swings as the summer heats up. This sign from Point Defiance shows a low level of danger, but the park has seen several devastating fires which have left charred marks on some of the older trees. Photo: Morf Morford

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Baby, it's hot out there

You might think that the true sign of a Northwesterner is our ineptitude with umbrellas, but it’s really…