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    A major part of the 12th Street hill climb renovation in downtown Tacoma is a public art installation called "Projecting Drop" by Vancouver, B.C. artist Jill Anholt. The City of Tacoma is planning a formal ceremony as early as next month to mark the project's completion. Anholt was in town this week to work on night-time elements of the installation. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Tacoma's Ripple Effect: For artist Jill Anholt, history...
    By Todd Matthews • November 4, 2010 12:00 am

    For several decades, pedestrians in downtown Tacoma often opted for the short hike up and down the 12th Street hill…

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    I-5 ELECTRIC HIGHWAY. (IMAGE COURTESY WSDOT)
    I-5 'electric highway' receives federal funding boost
    June 29, 2010 12:00 am

    Gov. Chris Gregoire announced Monday that Washington’s electric vehicle infrastructure efforts are getting a boost from $1.32 million in Federal…

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    Bombardier streetcars return through Port of Tacoma
    Bombardier streetcars return through Port of Tacoma
    April 22, 2010 12:00 am

    Two Bombardier streetcars used during the Winter Olympics in Vancouver B.C. recently returned to the Port of Tacoma. The streetcars…

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    (PHOTO COURTESY PIERCE COUNTY)
    Pierce County Public Works Director named Top 10...
    April 2, 2010 12:00 am

    Pierce County Public Works and Utilities Director Brian Ziegler was named one of the Top Ten Public Works Leaders of…

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    Construction begins on $30M Port of Tacoma cold storage facility
    Construction begins on $30M Port of Tacoma cold...
    January 12, 2010 12:00 am

    Versacold Logistics Services has broken ground on a new $30 million cold storage facility at the Port of Tacoma. The…

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    (IMAGE COURTESY PIERCE COUNTY)
    Memorial ceremony today for slain Pierce County deputy
    January 5, 2010 12:00 am

    The Memorial Ceremony for Pierce County Sheriff’s Deputy Kent Mundell will begin today at 1 p.m. at the Tacoma Dome….

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    Is Tacoma best place to buy an old house?
    Is Tacoma best place to buy an old...
    October 13, 2009 12:00 am

    PreservationDirectory.com announced today it has once again teamed up with “This Old House” (TOH) magazine to promote their search for…

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    2 UWT professors earn Distinguished Teaching Awards
    2 UWT professors earn Distinguished Teaching Awards
    March 17, 2009 12:00 am

    University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) Associate Professor Janice Laakso was selected to receive the UWT 2008-09 Distinguished Teaching Award. According…

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    Washington State agriculture exports rose 60 percent in 2008
    Washington State agriculture exports rose 60 percent in...
    March 13, 2009 12:00 am

    While the global economic slowdown is likely to have an impact on Washington’s food and agriculture exports, 2008 was a…

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    (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Election Spotlight: Pierce County Executive
    By Todd Matthews • October 30, 2008 12:00 am

    The Tacoma Daily Index, Exit 133, and KXOT-FM 91.7 have collaborated on a project to profile and interview each of…

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    Usually considered the world’s largest furniture retailer, Ikea employs over 139,000 people across the world with total assets of over $50 billion. Ikea has been operating locally since 2008.(IMAGE COURTESY BURSON-MARSTELLER / IKEA)
    IKEA distribution center opens Sept. 17 in Federickson
    September 15, 2008 12:00 am

    Home furnishing retailer IKEA will officially inaugurate its Northwest Distribution Center near Tacoma with a ceremony Weds., Sept. 17 at…

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    Pierce County passport, marriage license fair Sept. 20
    Pierce County passport, marriage license fair Sept. 20
    August 29, 2008 12:00 am

    The Pierce County Auditor’s Office will be holding a Passport and Marriage Fair Sat., Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to…

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    Washington State residents may qualify for emergency unemployment benefits
    Washington State residents may qualify for emergency unemployment...
    August 8, 2008 12:00 am

    More than 100,000 Washingtonians may qualify for emergency unemployment benefits The state Employment Security Department has mailed applications to more…

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