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Partnership could develop former Hilltop 'Filthy 15' site

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Partnership could develop former Hilltop 'Filthy 15' site

An innovative partnership could soon turn a vacant parcel of land in the Hilltop neighborhood into the site…

The publicly-owned bronze sculpture "Sun King" was created in 1976 by Oregon artist Thomas Morandi. It was originally installed outside the former Sheraton Hotel in downtown Tacoma. Five years ago, however, it was placed in storage to make way for a new sculpture. "Sun King" could be put on display again, this time at a park (pictured) near Thea Foss Waterway. (IMAGE COURTESY CITY OF TACOMA)

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Could Tacoma's Sun King see light of day by summer?

Tacoma's warehoused Sun King could soon see the light of day.

City honors Tacoma's Knights of Pythias

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City honors Tacoma's Knights of Pythias

The City of Tacoma formally recognized one of Tacoma's oldest fraternal organizations Tuesday during a brief ceremony at…

Six large, colorful orbs created by local artist Elizabeth Conner were installed this week along an eight-block stretch of Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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New downtown Tacoma sidewalk sculptures spotted along Pacific Avenue

Downtown Tacoma visitors may notice new public art along an eight-block stretch of Pacific Avenue.

(FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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WSDOT, Tacoma agreement could slash $20M Murray Morgan Bridge loan

A 10-year, $20 million loan from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to the City of Tacoma…

The Tacoma Avenue South Bridge. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Additional funding approved for Tacoma Avenue South Bridge rehab

Tacoma City Council approved a purchase resolution Tuesday that directs an additional $400,000 toward design plans necessary to…

Tacoma's 'Sun King,' a three-ton, 15-foot-tall, 22-foot-wide steel frame sculpture by Corvallis, Ore., artist Tom Morandi is being stored at the City of Tacoma's Fleet Operations Headquarters. It sat near the corner of Broadway and South 13th Street for three decades before it was placed in storage seven years ago to make way for a new piece of public art. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Sun King In Storage: It's no castle, but a Tacoma repair shop is home for now

The City of Tacoma's Fleet Operations Headquarters is probably the last place you would expect to find a…

The former Hunt-Mottet Warehouse in downtown Tacoma. (PHOTO COURTESY ARTIFACTS CONSULTING)

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Public hearing planned for pair of historic Tacoma warehouse buildings

Tacoma's Landmarks Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing next week regarding nominations to place two buildings dating…

Downtown Tacoma's frozen Frost Park

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Downtown Tacoma's frozen Frost Park

Frigid temperatures in the region have taken their toll on the fountain at Frost Park in downtown Tacoma.

The publicly-owned bronze sculpture "Sun King" was created in 1976 by Oregon artist Tom Morandi. It was originally installed outside the former Sheraton Hotel in downtown Tacoma. (PHOTO COURTESY TOM MORANDI)

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Sun King Dethroned: Can Tacoma ever appreciate this piece of public art?

Forty years ago, a young sculptor was commissioned by the City of Tacoma to create a piece of…

The area near Old Town Dock will soon offer visitors a variety of new amenities, including two public restrooms, sidewalk and crosswalk improvements, a rain garden, and new landscaping and irrigation. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Tacoma City Council approves contract for Old Town Dock project

Tacoma City Council Tuesday awarded a contract to Olympia, Wash.-based Rod McConkey Construction for a project that will…

Wells Fargo Bank will relocate its downtown Tacoma banking store to 1001 Pacific Avenue. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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UPDATE: Wells Fargo plans downtown Tacoma relocation

A contractor was hard at work Tuesday afternoon in downtown Tacoma converting street-level retail space once home to…

New restrooms, crosswalk improvements ahead near Old Town Dock

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New restrooms, crosswalk improvements ahead near Old Town Dock

Visitors to Tacoma's recently renovated Old Town Dock could soon see more improvements, including two public restrooms, sidewalk…