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    Timothy J. Farrell
    Fife city leaders, Port concerned over truck safety
    Fife city leaders, Port concerned over truck safety
    By Todd Matthews • February 7, 2006 12:00 am

    Two traffic studies conducted last year by the Fife Police Department have raised concerns about the safety of container trucks…

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    Port sets record for cargo volume
    Port sets record for cargo volume
    February 1, 2006 12:00 am

    Driven by record volume in total tonnage, containers, intermodal lifts and grain, the Port of Tacoma completed the strongest year…

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    The World Trade Center Tacoma (WTCTA) announces Connie Bacon, as the 2018 Trade Visionary Award recipient.File photo, courtesy of Port of Tacoma
    Port of Tacoma News: Bacon named commission president
    By Todd Matthews • January 27, 2006 12:00 am

    Newly re-elected Port Commissioner Connie Bacon was unanimously named president during Thursday’s commission meeting. The move replaces Commissioner R. Ted…

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    Port of Tacoma News: Community outreach goal of LOB
    Port of Tacoma News: Community outreach goal of...
    By Todd Matthews • January 17, 2006 12:00 am

    An ambitious, three-part plan to enhance the Port of Tacoma’s community relations program could be implemented as early as next…

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    Weyerhauser, Port reach navigation settlement
    Weyerhauser, Port reach navigation settlement
    November 15, 2005 12:00 am

    The Port of Tacoma Commission approved a $12.5 million settlement Nov. 9 with Weyerhaeuser Company, allowing the Port to move…

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    Port, Evergreen turn to clean-air equipment
    Port, Evergreen turn to clean-air equipment
    September 9, 2005 12:00 am

    In a voluntary, proactive decision to protect Puget Sound air quality, the Evergreen Group announced that all diesel-powered equipment at…

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    Real work, real money: enviro groups awarded funds
    Real work, real money: enviro groups awarded funds
    By Todd Matthews • August 12, 2005 12:00 am

    Eight non-profit environmental groups working to improve Commencement Bay and the lower Puyallup River watershed will share $41,888 awarded by…

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    Port approves long-term funding for Capital Improvement Plan
    Port approves long-term funding for Capital Improvement Plan
    July 22, 2005 12:00 am

    To continue the funding of the Port of Tacoma’s five-year, $616 million Capital Improvement Plan, the Port Commission today authorized…

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    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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    "K" Line Valencia Bridge berthed at Husky Terminal.  The shipping company recently moved to a new location at the Port of Tacoma. (PHOTO COURTESY PORT OF TACOMA)
    K Line grows into new husky terminal at...
    July 18, 2005 12:00 am

    With the “K” Line Verrazano Bridge and Port of Tacoma cranes towering overhead, officials of “K” Line, Husky Terminal and…

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    Port speeds up funding for UWT Urban Waters program: $1 million pledge will be paid this year
    Port speeds up funding for UWT Urban Waters...
    June 17, 2005 12:00 am

    The Port of Tacoma announced yesterday it will accelerate payment of its $1 million pledge to University of Washington-Tacoma (UWT)…

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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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    (PHOTO COURTESY PORT OF TACOMA)
    Hundreds added to Port of Tacoma Longshore labor...
    April 25, 2005 12:00 am

    Responding to the rapid growth of trans-Pacific trade through the Port of Tacoma, the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the…

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