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    A census for Pierce County's historic buildings
    By Todd Matthews • April 30, 2010 12:00 am

    Last summer, the Pierce County Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission set out to answer a question important to historic preservationists:…

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    Steilacoom Historical Museum Association member member Buzz Brake demonstrates how to split cedar bolts. The museum received a grant from Pierce County to repair the roof and windows on the 1870s Nathaniel Orr wagon shop. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    History rolls on in a Steilacoom wagon shop
    By Todd Matthews • April 15, 2010 12:00 am

    It used to be that if you visited the late Nathaniel Orr’s former wagon shop, a simple structure built in…

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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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    (IMAGE COURTESY TACOMA FARMERS MARKET)
    $5M available for Farmers Market promotion grants
    March 25, 2010 12:00 am

    The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced in the Federal Register the availability of $5 million for Farmers Market…

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    Columbia Bank's Dressel named UWT 2010 Business Leader
    Columbia Bank's Dressel named UWT 2010 Business Leader
    March 16, 2010 12:00 am

    Three business people will be recognized for their achievements at the Milgard School of Business’s Ninth Annual Business Leadership Awards…

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    (IMAGE COURTESY TACOMA RAINIERS)
    Play Ball: A $30M vision for Cheney Stadium
    March 2, 2010 12:00 am

    In today’s Tacoma City Council study session, the Cheney Stadium Advisory Panel, with its chosen design team, Mortenson, Populous, and…

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    (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Oregon bank purchases Tacoma-based Rainier Pacific Bank
    March 1, 2010 12:00 am

    The Washington Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) announced Friday it closed Tacoma-based Rainier Pacific Bank, citing inadequate capital and severe…

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    (IMAGE COURTESY CITY OF TACOMA)
    Pac Ave business owners seek Neighborhood Business District...
    By Todd Matthews • February 23, 2010 12:00 am

    Tacoma’s Neighborhood Business District Program (NBDP) could add one more member to its roster. According to a Feb. 18 memo…

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    WorkForce Central funds available for employee training
    WorkForce Central funds available for employee training
    February 4, 2010 12:00 am

    WorkForce Central (WFC) is inviting Pierce County businesses to apply for funding assistance to enhance their employee’s skills. $450,000 is…

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    (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Columbia Bank acquires American Marine Bank
    February 1, 2010 12:00 am

    The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) closed American Marine Bank Friday, citing inadequate capital and severe loan losses….

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    Pierce County drops historic preservation officer
    Pierce County drops historic preservation officer
    By Todd Matthews • January 20, 2010 12:00 am

    Pierce County officials have confirmed budget cuts have forced the county to eliminate its historic preservation officer position. The position,…

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    "The forum dynamic is the reason for having the Heritage Caucus," says Washington State Historical Society Director and Heritage Caucus co-founder David L. Nicandri. "To bring people together to share information. It creates a premier networking opportunity for people active in the field. That's the principle value in my estimation." (PHOTO COURTESY WASHINGTON STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY)
    Washington State Heritage Caucus: A legislative voice for...
    By Todd Matthews • January 8, 2010 12:00 am

    When the 2010 legislative session begins Monday, lawmakers and lobbyists will fill the State Capitol Campus in Olympia. One group…

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    County's building amnesty program sees early success
    County's building amnesty program sees early success
    January 5, 2010 12:00 am

    In less than three months of operation, Pierce County’s Building Amnesty Program is seeing early signs of success in bringing…

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