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    Port of Tacoma Commission
    Study calls Port ‘economic engine’ for Pierce County
    Study calls Port ‘economic engine’ for Pierce County
    By Todd Matthews • July 19, 2005 12:00 am

    The Port of Tacoma is a growing focal point of regional economic development, creating thousands of jobs, driving the economy…

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    Governor Christine Gregoire was in Tacoma yesterday to sign a bill allowing the completion of the Heavy Haul Industrial Corridor within the Port of Tacoma.  According to the Port, the bill allows companies that “transload” cargo from rail boxcars into sealed ocean-going containers to legally operate on designated roads in the Port area.  Tacoma Mayor Bill Baarsma is pictured at right. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Port's ‘heavy haul’ thruway moves forward: Governor's signature...
    May 10, 2005 12:00 am

    Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire yesterday signed House Bill 1181, allowing the completion of the Heavy Haul Industrial Corridor within…

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    2004 record year for Port of Tacoma
    2004 record year for Port of Tacoma
    February 15, 2005 12:00 am

    The Port of Tacoma strengthened its position as a leading North American seaport in 2004, setting Port records for total…

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    Port Docks at UW Tacoma: Maritime organization acts to fund faculty position
    Port Docks at UW Tacoma: Maritime organization acts...
    December 21, 2004 12:00 am

    As a part of its regional economic development strategy, the Port of Tacoma Commission Friday approved a $1 million investment…

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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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    Port of Tacoma: Executive Director Riniker will retire in December
    Port of Tacoma: Executive Director Riniker will retire...
    October 12, 2004 12:00 am

    At the October 7 Port of Tacoma Commission meeting, Andrea Riniker, the Port’s Executive Director, announced her intention to transition…

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    Tall order: Getting Tacoma ready for Tall Ships Festival
    Tall order: Getting Tacoma ready for Tall Ships...
    By Brett Davis • July 21, 2004 12:00 am

    Summer 2005: The spectacular event is meant to spotlight the city’s maritime history and draw hundreds of thousands of visitors…

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    Port Commission authorizes $10.3 million purchase, sale agreement for 20.5-acres of Foss Waterway property
    Port Commission authorizes $10.3 million purchase, sale agreement...
    July 20, 2004 12:00 am

    Industrial and commercial growth is seen in the move toward acquisition.

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    Breakbulk cargo volumes growing at Port of Tacoma
    Breakbulk cargo volumes growing at Port of Tacoma
    July 13, 2004 12:00 am

    The port continues to do a great amount of business.

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    ITS, Port of Tacoma reach agreement on expansion
    ITS, Port of Tacoma reach agreement on expansion
    May 27, 2004 12:00 am

    The new re-alignment is to be completed by spring 2005, as the port continues to grow.

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    Port of Tacoma, Puyallup tribe sign economic agreement
    Port of Tacoma, Puyallup tribe sign economic agreement
    February 11, 2004 12:00 am

    It’s a win-win situation for both, as well as the region in general.

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    New Marshall Avenue auto facility opens
    New Marshall Avenue auto facility opens
    October 28, 2003 12:00 am

    Port of Tacoma: The146.5-acre complex can store and process 19,000 vehicles at a time.

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    Final EIS released on Cross-Base Highway
    Final EIS released on Cross-Base Highway
    By Brett Davis • September 30, 2003 12:00 am

    A longtime proposed four-lane highway would ease traffic congestion and help the economy.

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