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Hey Buddy, wanna buy a bridge? SR 167 Puyallup River/Meridian Street Bridge for sale

For more than eight decades, the Meridian Street Bridge over the Puyallup River served as a portal for…

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Weather wimps of the world – it's who we are

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index     “It’s too hot here. I’m ready to go home.” That’s…

8 budget hearings ahead for Pierce County Council

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Kidz Kraze Festival presents host of free activities August 27

Have you explored the North Meadow at Chambers Creek Regional Park? Pierce County Parks & Recreation invites you…

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Goodwill to give teachers 35,000 free books Saturday, Aug. 26 to support critical need in Washington Schools

To address the need for age appropriate books in elementary and middle schools in southwest Washington, Goodwill will…

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Centro Latino joins Hilltop Fair to present their annual Latin arts festival and art show August 26

Centro Latino welcomes the community Saturday August 26, 2017 to enjoy Festival activities: Mercado Artesal:  Meet Latin American…

New WSDOT site aims to boost opportunities for small-business owners

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Help wanted: State seeks volunteers to count people who bike and walk

Statewide partnership preparing for annual count September 26-28 The number of people who choose to walk or ride…

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New Prairie Line Trail interpretive website goes live

After the completion of a historic interpretation plan, public and stakeholder engagement effort, and public art process, the…

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

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Want to join a community garden?

The City of Tacoma partners with the Pierce Conservation District’s Community Gardens Program to support community gardens throughout…

There is nothing like an immersion into the food, music and traditions of the wide variety of cultures that call the South Sound home to remind us of the human abundance of our community.  Photo: Morf Morford

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Mobile Food Fest at Sprinker Park

Come ready to eat and move to the beat with as music fills the air at this year’s…

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

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Got graffiti?

It is costly and destructive and sends a message that the community is not concerned about the appearance…

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State asks you to check trees for invasive pests in August

The Washington Invasive Species Council and a consortium of agencies and universities are asking residents to check trees…

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

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City of Tacoma seeks artist to help address homelessness

The City of Tacoma is taking an innovative approach to raise awareness and build community engagement around the…

Fireworks in University Place?

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Fireworks in University Place?

On July 17, 2017, the University Place City Council adopted Resolution 843, which calls for an advisory proposition…