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Historic Washington Building sold for $9.6 million

The historic Washington Building, located at 1019 Pacific Ave. in downtown Tacoma, was sold this week to The…

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Theater District restructuring continues

A steering committee tasked with restructuring the city’s performing arts operations has recommended a public/private partnership to secure…

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City reviews draft plan for Affordable Housing funds

While Tacoma residents decide whether to approve a levy on Nov. 8 that would raise $15 million over…

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City reports drop in false alarms to TPD

An ordinance aimed to reduce the instances of Tacoma police offers responding to false security alarms appears to…

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Citizens, city leaders concerned over waste management proposal

Plans to allow a private contractor to reopen a shuttered 50-megawatt steam plant located on the tideflats and…

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City considers Phillips for short-term post: Resolution expected at Aug. 2 meeting to fill District 2 spot vacated by Phelps

The Tacoma City Council is expected to place a resolution on its Aug. 2 meeting agenda to appoint…

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City reviews design concepts for parking garages

The City of Tacoma is reviewing design proposals aimed to renovate or replace two downtown parking garages, according…

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City eyes Portland Ave for redevelopment

City leaders are considering recommendations for development of the Portland Avenue neighborhood in the hopes of drawing new…

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Anderson sworn in as Tacoma City Manager

Tacoma City Manager Eric Anderson was sworn in during a noon ceremony yesterday in council chambers at City…

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Study calls Port ‘economic engine’ for Pierce County

The Port of Tacoma is a growing focal point of regional economic development, creating thousands of jobs, driving…

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Sound Transit requests second-phase regional transportation goals from city

As Sound Transit prepares to move into its second phase of long-range transportation planning, the agency is looking…

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Welcome, Freedom Fair bidders: City moves on plans to open annual fireworks show, festival to event organizers

The City Council has directed the Tacoma Economic Development Department (TEDD) to draft a Request for Proposal (RFP)…

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Council examines benefits of multifamily housing tax break

The Tacoma City Council might consider ways to broaden the focus of a 10-year multifamily tax abatement program…