Here are the top five stories / pages read by visitors to the Tacoma Daily Index’s Web site during the month of August, as reported by Google Analytics.

1. Tacoma Daily Index home page — http://www.tacomadailyindex.com

2. Port finds dead whale in waterway; cause of death to be determined — http://tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&cat=23&id=1602660&more=0

3. Salishan Phase II ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 12 — http://tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&cat=23&id=1601416&more=0

4. 3K seasonal job openings slated for Puyallup Fair; Hiring begins Aug. 12 — http://tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&cat=23&id=1601350&more=0

5. Historic hotel or housing? Tough economy shines realistic light on Winthrop development plan — http://tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&cat=23&id=1599968&more=0