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    John W. Ladenburg
    Local governments explore 'urban village' concept near Cheney Stadium
    Local governments explore 'urban village' concept near Cheney...
    By Todd Matthews • February 21, 2008 12:00 am

    Four local governing bodies are currently exploring the idea of developing a large parcel of public land into an urban…

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    Livable Communities Fair set for May 17 in Tacoma
    Livable Communities Fair set for May 17 in...
    December 17, 2007 12:00 am

    Pierce County’s fourth biennial Livable Communities Fair will be held Sat., May 17 at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall. Pierce…

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    Opposition won't stop Sounder through Dome District
    By Todd Matthews • November 28, 2007 12:00 am

    A growing, grassroots opposition to a plan to build a 1.2-mile commuter rail line to connect Tacoma’s Dome District to…

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    "The goal for me is just to have it restored," says Tacoma resident and historic rail enthusiast Dave Burns outside the 1910 dining car he owns. Last year, Burns moved the car from Easton, Wash., where it served as a roadside diner for 30 years, to the Tacoma tide flats. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    A Feast of Railroad History
    By Todd Matthews • September 4, 2007 12:00 am

    When will Tacoma’s old dining car find a permanent home? That question has been on Dave Burns’s mind for awhile….

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    (PHOTO COURTESY PIERCE COUNTY)
    Pierce County will open largest fish-passage project
    August 31, 2007 12:00 am

    Pierce County will celebrate Sept. 6 and Sept. 8 completion of its largest fish-passage project. The Spanaway Creek Fish Passage…

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    Pierce County Public Works and Utilities accredited
    Pierce County Public Works and Utilities accredited
    August 30, 2007 12:00 am

    Pierce County Public Works and Utilities Department is the first among its county counterparts in Washington State to be accredited…

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    Counties endorse lower White River conservation effort
    Counties endorse lower White River conservation effort
    August 14, 2007 12:00 am

    Pierce and King County have come together to endorse community efforts to protect the natural diversity of the lower White…

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    Chambers Bay Golf Course. (PHOTO COURTESY PIERCE COUNTY)
    Chambers Bay golf course opens June 23
    June 21, 2007 12:00 am

    Pierce County Executive John W. Ladenburg will mark the opening of Chambers Bay golf course by hitting the first tee…

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    (PHOTO COURTESY PIERCE COUNTY)
    County executive will propose domestic partner benefits
    June 20, 2007 12:00 am

    Domestic partners of Pierce County employees will be eligible for the same benefits as county employee spouses under a proposal…

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    (PHOTO COURTESY PIERCE COUNTY)
    Pierce County, Suzhou City forge economic ties
    May 30, 2007 12:00 am

    Leaders of Pierce County and Suzhou City, China, say that despite a population disparity the two metropolitan areas share common…

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    "I think Tacoma's best days are ahead of us," says Tacoma City Council candidate Marilyn Strickland. "That's one of my strongest motivators for doing this." (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    For this City Council candidate, Tacoma's future success...
    By Todd Matthews • May 11, 2007 12:00 am

    Marilyn Strickland’s connection to Tacoma Public Library spans almost 40 years. It begins as a child who spent countless hours…

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    (PHOTO COURTESY PIERCE COUNTY)
    Pierce County prepares to open Chambers Bay golf...
    April 24, 2007 12:00 am

    Two months before Pierce County’s Chambers Bay golf course is slated to open, KemperSports, the course’s operator, reported today that…

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    Pierce County selects new DAC director
    Pierce County selects new DAC director
    July 6, 2006 12:00 am

    Chief Deputy Michael Kawamura was named Department of Assigned Counsel director yesterday by Pierce County Executive John W. Ladenburg. He…

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