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Military Road section dedicated to late Parks and Recreation director
Even before his namesake signpost was unveiled yesterday, Tom Cross spirit was all over the stretch of Military…
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City Council considers in-kind funding agreement for Tall Ships
The City Council is considering an agreement with the Tacoma Events Commission that would allow the city to…
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UW Tacoma on track to welcome freshmen, sophomores in 2006
More than 200 people packed the Carwein Auditorium on the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) campus yesterday as…
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Council hears benefits of tax breaks for multifamily housing developers
Property tax exemptions for multifamily housing developers have spurred construction in Tacoma, according to city officials, regional real…
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Bridge tour offers early glimpse of Market Streets renewal
The paint was still wet, the hallways still dusty. But members of the Tacoma Economic Development Committee --…
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UWT, developers break ground on new parking, apartment projects
The University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) came one step closer to transforming itself into a four-year educational institution…
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Tacoma Fire sounds the alarm: Council hears concerns over pressure of Fire Department to keep pace with citys growth and demand for services. $58 million bon
As Tacomas population grows, its fire department faces difficulties responding to emergency service needs, according to top officials…
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Shining a light on revitalized downtown: Fomer city manager and economic development booster honored
Thirty years ago, when most Tacomans equated downtown with derelict buildings, criminal activity, and the flight of businesses,…
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Honoring downtowns visionary leaders: Chamber recognizes New Tacoma Award winners
Marty Campbell vividly remembers the first time he met long-time Tacoma News Tribune columnist Art Popham. It was…
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Council hears state of neighborhoods: Concerns raised over reduction in Neighborhood Council liaison services
Fifteen years ago, city officials and residents hosted a community summit at the University of Puget Sound designed…
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Finding balance between business, ethics: TCC instructor provides insight into doing the right thing in commerce
To illustrate the duplicitous nature of business ethics, Christopher Gilbert likes to tell the story of Enrons Code…
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Council briefed on citys departmental goals and priorities: Concern raised over whether city managers plan is trackable, long-term
City Manager Jim Walton has made it clear that when he steps down in June, he wants to…
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A new view from the Hilltop: Developers create a vision of renaissance at 14th and MLK
Spend some time with Sharon P. Freeman, and youll soon witness what it means to be a resourceful…