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Feeling the squeeze: community service, economic development organizations brace for city’s budget decision

When City Manager Jim Walton unveiled Tacoma’s preliminary 2005-2006 budget last month, you couldn’t blame community service and…

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Tacoma Dome 2.0: Renovations and repairs strive to ‘recapture the magic’ of downtown's historic landmark

Consider for a moment these facts: when the Tacoma Dome opened, “Dallas” topped the television ratings, “Flashdance” was…

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On one’s own: Lakewood’s Center for Independence aims for equal access at work

The Center for Independence started in 1992 as part of Good Samaritan Hospital. Two years ago, the organization…

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Neighborhood ‘superstars’ highlight community, business relationship in keeping streets safe

The message from Melanie J. Dressel, president and chief executive officer of Columbia Bank, was clear: “Safe Streets…

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Tacoma Business Center aims to help small-business entrepreneurs achieve professional dreams

When small-business owner Wanda Wayne wanted to expand her childcare center and automate her records, she had some…

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Dogtown, Jr.: Construction begins on Harold E. LeMay Skate Park

The ground breaking ceremony for the Harold E. LeMay Skate Park marked the end of a four-year task…

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Business Expo Diary: Innovative and unconventional businesses highlight Tacoma’s annual trade convention

Reggie Frederick doesn’t resemble your typical businessman. The traditional suit and tie are absent. A laptop computer or…

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Voting for green: voter history, park needs make Metro Parks Tacoma’s Proposition 1 an important Election Day choice

Like most centenarians, Metro Parks Tacoma has its aches and pains. Earlier this year, the century-old department identified…

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Editor's Letter

If you regularly read the Index, you may have noticed a new byline. I am writing today to…

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The hippest corner in town: art, cinema, townhomes revitalize a downtown neighborhood

Erik Hanberg, the general manager at the Grand Cinema theater, is in a unique position. Hanberg, along with…

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Museum of Glass: ‘Hot Lunch’ series fires up downtown crowd

The scene in the Hot Shop Amphitheater was common enough. The furnace glowed. Artists were at work shaping…

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Downtown merchants hang on while road improvements continue

It’s hardly cliché to say The Camera Shop on Pacific Avenue is a Tacoma landmark. The store, which…

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Washington farmers grow community, revenue downtown

Every Thursday from June through October, Tacoma’s Theater District is transformed. The sidewalks are jammed with merchants and…