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Many schools are getting rid of analog clocks because students don't know how to tell time. What other basic skills are young people not learning?  Photo: Morf Morford

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Technology shapes and challenges all of us

I never remember myself a time in which our history was so full, in which day by day…

Construction projects and cranes seem to be in every neighborhood in Tacoma and Pierce County in 2019. Photo: Morf Morford

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EDB Annual Meeting: Quality of life starts with a job

On March 7, 2019, more than 550 leaders representing 77 companies from across the region came together at…

Tacoma affordable housing projects awarded $4.2M

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Commerce invites public comments on draft Washington State guidebook on military and community compatibility

State provides multiple ways to give feedback during 30-day comment period ending April 30 The Washington State Department…

The very first piece of Sound Transit's light rail system was built in Tacoma. Someday it will connect to the larger network.  Photo: Morf Morford

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Online open house for Federal Way to Tacoma Dome regional light rail extension kicks off

Opportunity for public to weigh in online and in person on route and station locations Sound Transit is…

Cars, romance, adventure, freedom and food - they all come together in a typical American landscape. Photo: Morf Morford

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Everyone is equal in the eyes of the DMV

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Rich or poor, young or old, we all go through the same…

Those old time diseases are coming back

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Those old time diseases are coming back

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index To put it mildly, we certainly live in interesting times. Among other…

The Cascadia Doug flag is a symbol for our landscape and is a direct representation of the bioregion, and for our movement. Designed in 1994 by Portland native Alexander Baretich, the blue represents the moisture-rich sky above, and Pacific Ocean, along with the Salish Sea, lakes, and inland waters. The white represents snow and clouds, the green represents the evergreen forests and fields of the Pacific Northwest. The lone-standing Douglas Fir symbolizes endurance, defiance, and resilience.     deptofbioregion.org/use-of-flag

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Practical steps to improve our community

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index You don’t need to be a genius to know what makes a…

PSRC Seeking VISION 2040 Award Nominations

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PSRC Seeking VISION 2040 Award Nominations

The Puget Sound Regional Council is now accepting nominations for its annual VISION 2040 Awards program through May…

Celebrate Earth Day at state parks

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State Parks announces two free days in April

Visitors won’t need Discover Pass April 20, 22 The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public…

Washington State History Museum to offer free admission on MLK Holiday

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Behind the Scenes of the Forgotten Prison

KNKX reporters Simone Alicea and Paula Wissel—the hosts, writers and producers of the podcast series—will present “Forgotten Prison:…

A variety of community representatives were on hand to welcome a new store - and employer to East Tacoma. Photo: Morf Morford

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East Tacoma Grocery Outlet opens!

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Following the unique grand opening and ribbon cutting (actually it was an…

The “Balanced Black Girl” book club prepares to meet with the author of "Becoming", former First Lady of the USA, Michelle Obama.  Photo: Morf Morford

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Michelle Obama packs – and dazzles – a full house at The Tacoma Dome

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index As she has done at most, if not all, of her stops…

No matter where you are, this is probably good advice. Photo: Morf Morford

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April Fool's Day? – sometimes it's hard to tell

The difference between reality and fiction is that fiction has to make sense —Unknown By Morf Morford Tacoma…