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Local governments explore 'urban village' concept near Cheney Stadium

Four local governing bodies are currently exploring the idea of developing a large parcel of public land into…

(FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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On eve of 10-year renewal, changes ahead for downtown BIA

Two decades after its creation, and on the eve of the City Council's vote to continue its existence,…

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Port of Tacoma extends contract to address logistics center concerns

One week after nearly 300 people turned out for a meeting to discuss a proposed logistics center in…

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City Council concern surrounds executive session legislation

When is open government a little too open? Perhaps it's when tape recorders are included in closed-door executive…

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City considers revisions to historic preservation code

A proposed revision to the City of Tacoma's historic preservation ordinance could give buildings under consideration for historic…

Pierce County political campaign veterans Ronnie Bush and Dick Dorsett co-founded Friends of the Port last summer. The group aims to increase awareness of issues and decision-making at the Port of Tacoma. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Citizens group turns its attention toward Port of Tacoma

Pick any major port in the United States, and its history probably includes a separate citizens group that…

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Ordinance would codify rules for business districts

A draft version of an ordinance that aims to codify the City of Tacoma's Neighborhood Business District program…

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City Council committee gets early glimpse of downtown parking recommendations

Tacoma City Council's community and economic development committee yesterday heard an early report from a parking advisory panel…

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Port retools policy for public comment

Port of Tacoma commissioners yesterday adopted a resolution designed to formalize public comment procedures during commission meetings, and…

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City Council steamed at poor air quality designation

A designation by the federal Environmental Protection Agency that labels Tacoma and Pierce County as areas of poor…

Tacoma resident Ralph Decker is one of several Fire Buffs who supports firefighters at emergency scenes. Decker and his wife, Michelle, serve food and water to firefighters and fire victims out of a mobile canteen unit. Decker has a long connection to the Tacoma Fire Department. He has served as the official photographer since 1971, and co-wrote a history of the department. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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A welcome sight for Tacoma firefighters

One recent weekday afternoon, Ralph Decker was in the middle of describing a piece of Tacoma firefighting history…

Stratford Company asset director Mark Isner hopes that 7,500-square-feet, full-floor plates in the Washington Building will appeal to mid-sized businesses looking to headquarter or open a branch office in Tacoma's tight downtown Class A office space market. "We really feel like that is a tremendous opportunity, and something that doesn't exist anywhere in the downtown core," says Isner. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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New tenant, lobby renovation for downtown Washington Building

On the 13th floor of the 82-year-old Washington Building, contractors are busy building what will soon be home…

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Old City Hall for sale

Seattle-based Stratford Company LLC has put Old City Hall up for sale, according to a listing posted Monday…