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Kress Building gets historic nod from City

The Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission unanimously voted yesterday to nominate the Kress Building to the Tacoma Register of…

A second look along the Foss

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A second look along the Foss

Downtown residents concerned over views potentially impacted by the Tacoma City Council’s decision to raise the height of…

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Seeing spots in City’s strategic vision: Police, public safety shortfalls concern City Council

The first-year results of a five-year strategic plan for the City of Tacoma reveals shortcomings in the areas…

An intermodal container truck enters the Port of Tacoma near Pacific Highway and Port of Tacoma Road.  The port is exploring ways to make intermodal trucking a part of its overall operations and organizational priorities. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Port focus shifts to intermodal trucking

As the Port of Tacoma grows, how will intermodal trucking operations grow with it? That is the question…

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Fife city leaders, Port concerned over truck safety

Two traffic studies conducted last year by the Fife Police Department have raised concerns about the safety of…

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City, JMAC plan Tacoma education summit

A community summit aimed to address education concerns in Tacoma could take place as early as this fall,…

The World Trade Center Tacoma (WTCTA) announces Connie Bacon, as the 2018 Trade Visionary Award recipient.File photo, courtesy of Port of Tacoma

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Port of Tacoma News: Bacon named commission president

Newly re-elected Port Commissioner Connie Bacon was unanimously named president during Thursday’s commission meeting. The move replaces Commissioner…

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City examines Sixth Avenue parking concerns

By most accounts, the Sixth Avenue Business District is a model of what commercial centers should be. Most…

Next stop, Sea-Tac airport? Tacoma City Council wants Link light rail extended to the airport as part of Sound Transit’'s Phase 2 project list. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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City examines Sound Transit 2 projects

Are you headed to Sea-Tac airport? If city leaders get their way, soon you will be able to…

Uphill Trek: Train to the Mountain plan revisited

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Uphill Trek: Train to the Mountain plan revisited

A joint study between the City of Tacoma, Tacoma Rail, and the National Park Service could provide insight…

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Port of Tacoma News: Community outreach goal of LOB

An ambitious, three-part plan to enhance the Port of Tacoma’s community relations program could be implemented as early…

Far East Connection? Tacoma, China partnership sought by City committee

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Far East Connection? Tacoma, China partnership sought by City committee

A report on business opportunities between Tacoma and Fuzhou, China has sparked interest within City Hall to invite…

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City ponders policy for affordable housing

As downtown Tacoma’s revitalization continues and market-rate condominiums changes the cityscape, how will affordable housing become more integral…