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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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    Abazab, widgets, and the growing demand for Web video
    Spring cleaning . . . hard-drive style
    By Dana Greenlee • May 19, 2006 12:00 am

    Your computer like your closet, basement, or favorite black outfit: it accumulates everything. Some debris we think we want to…

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    Port approves 2006 budget
    Port approves 2006 budget
    November 21, 2005 12:00 am

    The Port of Tacoma Commission Thursday approved the Port’s 2006 Budget. The Budget includes an overall operating expense budget of…

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    Pierce County, Lakewood receive honors for youth services
    Pierce County, Lakewood receive honors for youth services
    September 27, 2005 12:00 am

    America’s Promise – The Alliance for Youth yesterday announced that Pierce County/Lakewood is a winner of a first-ever national competition…

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    (PHOTO COURTESY PIERCE COUNTY)
    County celebrates centennial of former hospital
    August 5, 2005 12:00 am

    This summer marks the 100th anniversary of the former hospital at 3580 Pacific Ave. that today houses Pierce County’s Human…

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    Pierce County News
    Pierce County News
    May 23, 2005 12:00 am

    1. Public meetings to address surface water management issues 2. Try the CarLESS Commute 3. County officials from Western states…

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    Survey Solicits Budgeting Feedback from Tacoma Residents: Fire / Emergency services in, OMBA services out, according to survey
    Survey Solicits Budgeting Feedback from Tacoma Residents: Fire...
    December 7, 2004 12:00 am

    The City of Tacoma released the results of its ongoing, online budget survey. The survey asks participants to select five…

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    POT Budget Approved: Tax levy rate remains same
    POT Budget Approved: Tax levy rate remains same
    December 3, 2004 12:00 am

    By a unanimous vote, the Port of Tacoma Commission Tuesday approved the Port’s 2005 Budget.

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    New restaurant, gift shop open at Point Defiance
    New restaurant, gift shop open at Point Defiance
    September 7, 2004 12:00 am

    The renovation and upgrade of the zoo continues.

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    Second Stryker unit ready for combat
    Second Stryker unit ready for combat
    August 18, 2004 12:00 am

    The Fort Lewis-based brigade is headed to Iraq.

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    Humor: What's in store for 2004? Unreal predictions for the new year
    Humor: What's in store for 2004? Unreal predictions...
    By Brett Davis • January 2, 2004 12:00 am

    I look into my crystal ball in a lame attempt to ascertain the future.

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    Pierce County News: Pierce County Council
    Pierce County News: Pierce County Council
    August 11, 2003 12:00 am

    See what’s happening at this week’s meeting of the County Council.

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    Pierce County News: Pierce County Council
    Pierce County News: Pierce County Council
    May 12, 2003 12:00 am

    This week’s meeting will be held in the Town of Steilacoom.

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