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Murray Morgan Bridge closure expensive decision

A decision made last week by the Washington State Department of Transportation to close the Murray Morgan Bridge…

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Tacoma City Council set to extend curfew ordinance

Tacoma City Council is expected to renew a curfew ordinance that local police say has reduced the crime…

Foss Waterway Seaport marked a milestone Thursday as it kicked off construction of a 368-foot Esplanade and repairs to an aged wharf, both part of a larger $23 million overall renovation of the Seaport -- formerly known as the Working Waterfront Museum. In June, the museum closed its doors to make way for the current renovation, which is expected to be completed in late-spring -- in time for Tall Ships 2008. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Milestone for maritime museum

Foss Waterway Seaport marked a milestone Thursday as it kicked off construction of a 368-foot Esplanade and repairs…

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City will move forward on Broadway LID

The City of Tacoma will revisit design elements and solicit new bids for a Local Improvement District that…

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City, Port partner on open space property acquisition

Two local government organizations are expected to finalize a deal that will protect 31 acres of forested greenspace…

"If you look at something like this, it isn't a short-term solution," says architect and planning commissioner David Boe, referring to his concerns over Sound Transit's expanded Sounder service, and its impact on the Dome District and Pacific Avenue. "It's going to have a lasting impact on the city and how people perceive the city." (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Trouble Crossing: A conversation with architect, planning commissioner David Boe

Tacoma resident and architect David Boe has become very familiar with the city's Comprehensive Plan. During a recent…

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Second act for Broadway Center for the Performing Arts

After several years of production and infrastructure challenges at Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, the organization appears…

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Despite residency challenge, City Council candidate will appear on November ballot

A Pierce County Superior Court judge ruled yesterday that a Tacoma City Council candidate whose residency qualification has…

Hotel Olympus in downtown Tacoma. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Low-Income housing provider considers Hotel Olympus purchase

For nearly a year, a group of residents and business owners in downtown's north end have wondered about…

Tacoma Historical Society executive committee members Patricia Mannie and Dale Wirsing hope local history buffs will attend the society's fund-raising inaugural dinner and auction. The event -- entitled 'Going, Going, Saved' -- is scheduled for Sun., Oct. 14 at 4:00 p.m. in the Temple Ballroom at the Landmark Convention Center, and includes a presentation by Jim Merritt of Merritt Arch, who will discuss planned renovations for the former Elk's Temple. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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A bid for Tacoma's historic stewardship

Attention local history buffs: You might want to clear some shelf space in your home. The Tacoma Historical…

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Hearing date set in dispute over council candidate's residency

A hearing date has been set in Pierce County Superior Court over the issue of a Tacoma City…

The Winthrop Hotel in downtown Tacoma. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Developer eyes City surplus property for Winthrop Hotel project

A development company that wants to turn the Winthrop building into a four-star historic hotel announced yesterday it…

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Hearing date set in dispute over council candidate's residency

A hearing date has been set in Pierce County Superior Court over the issue of a Tacoma City…