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Judge Elizabeth Verhey to retire at end of term on December 31

Judge Elizabeth E. ‘Betsy’ Verhey announces retirement at end of term Tacoma, Wash. — After more than 25…

Point Defiance Park, 1927. Image courtesy Metro Parks

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Vintage postcards of Tacoma's historic parks added to online archive

More than 533 images of seven parks now can be viewed on Metro Parks’ website Metro Parks Tacoma…

The Emerson School, located at South 4th and St. Helens, was built in 1889 and demolished in 1920. Photo courtesy of The Northwest Room, Tacoma Public Library.

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Tacoma Historical Society exhibit- A Century of Shutterbugs

What: Tacoma Historical Society will open its newest exhibit, “A Century of Shutterbugs: Tacoma Photographers 1872-1972,” accompanied by…

Statement of Linda A. Klein, president, American Bar Association, Re: Violence in Charlottesville, Va.

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New ABA book offers guidance for attorneys considering a switch from Windows to Mac

CHICAGO, March 7, 2018 — As technological trends change and features such as usability, reliability and security become…

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Washington health insurance market in flux

Washington state’s health insurance market is increasingly volatile. While the number of people without insurance has decreased every…

Our region is only as healthy as every individual species and habitat thrives. Photo by Morf Morford

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Whooshh growing rapidly in Europe, stalled by U.S. regulations

The difference between the Whooshh fish transport system and traditional fish ladders — data suggests — is like…

The Port of Tacoma does very little trade directly with Mexico or most of South America. But a visit to your local grocery store - especially the produce department - might tell a different story.  Graphic courtesy of Port of Tacoma

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Port of Tacoma leases former Kaiser site to WWL for auto processing facility

The Port of Tacoma commissioners approved a 30-year lease with Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) to develop an auto…

L&I launches ad campaign to help injured workers return to work

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Improving safety on the job saves lives and money — March 6 workplace safety seminar features business and industry leaders

Focusing on safety and health in the workplace is one of the surest investments you can make in…

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Interest on home equity loans often still deductible under new law

The Internal Revenue Service advised taxpayers that in many cases they can continue to deduct interest paid on…

HUD awards nearly $3M for Tacoma, Pierce County public housing facility improvements

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The Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) seeks director of Department of Client Services

This senior executive position would lead THA’s largest department.  The position has three main responsibilities: * First, this…

9 groups set to receive $3M for human services programs in Tacoma

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Landmarks design review switching to online Tacoma permits system

In an effort to streamline the Landmarks Preservation Commission’s design review, the City of Tacoma’s Historic Preservation Office…

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Inslee, Ferguson, tribes, coastal businesses speak out against Trump’s offshore drilling plan

Attorney General Bob Ferguson pledges lawsuit if plan includes Washington state  Coastal and statewide elected officials, tribal and…

Port of Seattle recognizes 10 sustainability leaders

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Learn about doing business with the Port of Seattle

Do you want to do business with the Port of Seattle? Are you a local, small, minority or…