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    Washington Trust for Historic Preservation Executive Director Jennifer Meisner. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Long List of Concerns for Washington State Preservationists
    By Todd Matthews • May 29, 2008 12:00 am

    For 16 years, the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation has released an annual list identifying the most endangered historic properties…

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    South Sound college campuses split $1 million in green energy grants
    South Sound college campuses split $1 million in...
    May 22, 2008 12:00 am

    The sun will shine a little bit brighter on seven public college campuses thanks to grants awarded through a competitive…

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    Rev. Frances Lorenz at the Center for Spiritual Living would like to see her congregation's building added to Tacoma's historic register (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    A Holy Home of History: An interview with...
    By Todd Matthews • May 16, 2008 12:00 am

    It’s a simple structure. The small, single-story Craftsman-style building at the corner of North J Street and Division Avenue is…

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    Annual City of Destiny Awards May 13
    Annual City of Destiny Awards May 13
    April 25, 2008 12:00 am

    The City of Tacoma will recognize Tacoma’s outstanding volunteers at the 22nd Annual City of Destiny Awards May 13. Mayor…

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    Historic Tacoma hosts eco-friendly Old House Lecture Series
    Historic Tacoma hosts eco-friendly Old House Lecture Series
    April 1, 2008 12:00 am

    Historic Tacoma announced this week it will launch its second Old House Lecture Series with a green theme this year….

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    Tidal power on Tacoma Narrows? Not yet, according to study
    Tidal power on Tacoma Narrows? Not yet, according...
    March 5, 2008 12:00 am

    A study on tidal power has concluded that tidal generation will not be feasible in the Tacoma Narrows waterway for…

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    Make your nominations for City of Destiny Awards
    December 11, 2007 12:00 am

    Do you know someone who’s an outstanding volunteer? This person gives time, energy and effort freely, hoping to better his…

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    State Ecology Report: Washington continues to recycle, but garbage grows
    State Ecology Report: Washington continues to recycle, but...
    December 7, 2007 12:00 am

    The news on recycling is a mixed bag. Although Washingtonians sent a total of 5.3 million tons of waste to…

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    Tacoma native Marshall B. Skidmore, with his son Rob, in October of 1989, outside the Tacoma Daily Index's office on Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma.  Skidmore, who owned the city's legal newspaper for 37 years, passed away on July 23. (PHOTO COURTESY SKIDMORE FAMILY)
    Tacoma's Record Keeper
    By Todd Matthews • August 23, 2007 12:00 am

    In late-1960, a 36-year-old Tacoma advertising salesman named Marshall B. Skidmore took a career risk: he decided to go into…

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    NDP not opposed to subsidy
    NDP not opposed to subsidy
    August 15, 2006 12:00 am

    The New Democrats and Alcan agree on the “what”, it’s the “how” where they diverge.

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    Nominations due February 2 for Hearts awards
    Nominations due February 2 for Hearts awards
    July 24, 2006 12:00 am

    Six Saanich Peninsula volunteers will receive special recognition from their community on February 13, when the annual Hearts of the…

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    Upon review: stories, issues and newsmakers of the year August September October November December
    Upon review: stories, issues and newsmakers of the...
    July 18, 2006 12:00 am

    The Alberni Valley News only hit the newsstands Aug. 25, but we’ve packed a lot of news into our first…

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    Anderson eyes development boom taxes for capital improvements
    Anderson eyes development boom taxes for capital improvements
    By Todd Matthews • June 22, 2006 12:00 am

    Benefits of a 10-year tax abatement program for multi-family housing in downtown Tacoma could be seen in some of the…

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