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Frances C. Skidmore, the widow of the late Marshall Skidmore, a former owner and publisher of the Tacoma Daily Index, passed away earlier this month at the age of 89. In her retirement, Frances served on the Tacoma Daycare and Preschool Board of Directors. She enjoyed music and following local sports teams, especially the Washington State University Cougars. (PHOTO COURTESY SKIDMORE FAMILY)

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Frances Skidmore, 89; family owned Tacoma Daily Index

Frances C. Skidmore, the widow of the late Marshall Skidmore, a former owner and publisher of the Tacoma…

Tacoma's Gas Station Park. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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8 Tacoma neighborhoods could receive $218K in capital improvement grants

Three-dozen projects throughout Tacoma are poised to receive nearly $220,000 in innovative grant funding as a result of…

The concrete McMillin Bridge has a long history in Pierce County. Built in 1934, it is an important section of State Route 162 that connects Orting to Sumner. The bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was designed by Homer M. Hadley, whose work contributed to bridges spanning rivers, lakes and creeks throughout Washington State. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Pierce County's historic McMillin Bridge has lasted almost 80 years. Can it survive WSDOT?

The nearly-80-year-old concrete McMillin Bridge has a long history in Pierce County. That could change, however, if the…

The city will begin design work soon to rehabilitate the Tacoma Avenue South Bridge. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Funding approved for Tacoma Avenue South Bridge design

Tacoma City Council approved a purchase resolution Tuesday that directs approximately $1.2 million toward design services necessary to…

Cleanup efforts at the former American Plating site began in May as part of a long-term vision to turn the 1.7-acre parcel of land at the head of Thea Foss Waterway into a public park. (PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF TACOMA)

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Foss Waterway Park: $350K needed to complete site cleanup could be approved next month

Money needed to complete a soil remediation project at the future site of Foss Waterway Park could become…

Tacoma's Old Town Dock. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Tacoma's Old Town Dock could be repaired by next summer

Tacoma City Council approved a purchase resolution Tuesday that directs $1.7 million toward the rehabilitation of the 139-year-old…

Tacoma's Old Town Dock. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Contract approval would kick off Old Town Dock rehab

A vote this week by Tacoma City Council could help to re-open Old Town Dock by the middle…

Tacoma's Landmarks Preservation Commission will consider a proposal to install letter signage on the Murray Morgan Bridge. (IMAGES COURTESY CITY OF TACOMA)

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Murray Morgan Bridge: Proposal would install signage on counterweights

Tacoma's Landmarks Preservation Commission will consider a proposal to install letter signage on the Murray Morgan Bridge.

Cleanup efforts at the former American Plating site began in May as part of a long-term vision to turn the 1.7-acre parcel of land at the head of Thea Foss Waterway into a public park. (PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF TACOMA)

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Foss Waterway Park: More funds needed for site cleanup

A cleanup effort under way to turn a former industrial site at the head of Thea Foss Waterway…

The building at 323 Puyallup Avenue in Tacoma's Dome District was home to Durobilt Furniture and Upholstery for five decades. The building was purchased last year by two developers who have carefully restored several old buildings on the block. They have similar plans for this structure. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Dome District Revival: With former Durobilt building, pair continues historic preservation streak on Puyallup Avenue

No one would argue the building at the corner of East D Street and Puyallup Avenue hasn't seen…

The City of Tacoma will receive two loans from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to help Tacoma Rail complete two infrastructure projects on the tide flats. (PHOTO COURTESY TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES)

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Council approves WSDOT, Tacoma Rail loans

The City of Tacoma will receive two loans from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to help…

Tacoma Rail could receive a loan from the Washington State Department of Transportation to improve a grade crossing near South 11th Street and Milwaukee Avenue. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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City seeks WSDOT loans to complete Tacoma Rail projects

Two loans from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) could help Tacoma Rail complete two infrastructure projects…

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians plans to develop a justice center adjacent to the tribe's existing administration building.

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City OKs land sale for Puyallup Tribe justice center

Tacoma City Council approved a resolution Tuesday authorizing the sale of a parcel of City-owned land to the…