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    ASARCO
    Darrell Ogden loads explosives into the base of a smokestack on the former Kaiser Aluminum site on the Port of Tacoma tideflats.  The 500-foot tower was demolished Sunday morning to make room for future growth at the port. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Hundreds gather to witness smokestack fall at port
    By Todd Matthews • July 3, 2006 12:00 am

    Several hundred people gathered at Blair Terminal on the Port of Tacoma tideflats yesterday morning to witness a piece of…

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    Kevin Keating and Jeff Oens operate The Bronze Works, a professional fine art foundry and gallery in Tacoma that produces bronze sculptures showcased around the world. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Bronze Beauties: Tacoma foundry creates larger-than-life masterpieces
    By Todd Matthews • June 2, 2005 12:00 am

    In a sprawling brick building at the corner of 25th and Fawcett, some of the most amazing sculptures are known…

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    City of Tacoma News: Tacoma City Council
    City of Tacoma News: Tacoma City Council
    April 12, 2004 12:00 am

    This week’s study session and regular meeting.

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    EPA orders Asarco to finish smelter cleanup
    EPA orders Asarco to finish smelter cleanup
    March 6, 2002 12:00 am

    The financially troubled company is liable for $60 million more in projected cleanup costs, the EPA says.

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    Business and the Environment – Earth Day 2000 -Superfund Ugly Duckling Has Come A Long Way
    Business and the Environment – Earth Day 2000...
    April 20, 2000 12:00 am

    Guest commentary from the Executive Director of Tacoma’s Citizens for a Healthy Bay on Earth Day 2000.

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    "Tacoma City Council Agenda News for Tuesday, March 7, 2000"
    "Tacoma City Council Agenda News for Tuesday, March...
    March 7, 2000 12:00 am

    “Tacoma City Council Agenda News for Tuesday, March 7, 2000.”

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    "Tacoma City Council Agenda for July 27, 1999"
    "Tacoma City Council Agenda for July 27, 1999"
    July 26, 1999 12:00 am

    “Study session reviews ASARCO cleanup revisions and on-call garbage hauling. Council meeting reviews MedicOne, Tacoma Power bonds, stormwater runoff plans,…

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