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Port of Tacoma files suit to keep water initiatives off ballot
By David Guest Tacoma Daily Index editor The Port of Tacoma, joined by the Economic Development Board of…
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Transit briefs: Lane, ramp closures scheduled for I-5
HOV project through Tacoma continues on I-5 DHL begins Sea-Tac service Sound Transit replacing aging trestle Sumner…
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Government briefs: County department of emergency management earns re-accreditation
County department of emergency management earns re-accreditation The Pierce County Department of Emergency Management earned its re-certification by…
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Coast Guard cutter Healy to deploy to the Arctic next week
SEATTLE — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Healy will depart Tuesday from its homeport at Pier 36…
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Gig Harbor Wings & Wheels to feature vintage DC-3 flights, July 3
Aviation enthusiasts can sign up now for an unforgettable flight aboard the vintage Douglas DC-3 during Gig Harbor…
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Construction to begin on new Tacoma Amtrak Cascades station
OLYMPIA – Washington’s passenger rail improvements are moving full steam ahead with a new station just around the…
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Foothills Trail groundbreaking set for June 7
A groundbreaking ceremony for additional trail improvements to the Buckley-to-South Prairie section of the Foothills National Recreation Trail…
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Capitol Land Trust buys Darlin Creek land
OLYMPIA — Capitol Land Trust (CLT) announced the purchase of the 312-acre Darlin Creek property from Aloha Lumber…
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Pacific Lutheran appoints Rae Linda Brown new provost
Rae Linda Brown, Ph.D., will join Pacific Lutheran University as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs…
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Gig Harbor Street Scramble May 28
The Gig Harbor Street Scramble returns to Skansie Brothers Park (3207 Harborview Drive) in downtown Gig Harbor on…
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Superior Court Judge Brian Tollefson announces retirement
Judge Brian Tollefson, Pierce County Superior Court’s most senior judge, has announced his retirement effective May 31, 2016.…
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Puget Sound Starts
Pierce County is teaming up with more than 750 organizations across Puget Sound to challenge residents to commit…
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Gov. Inslee to speak at Bates Technical College's commencement ceremony
Gov. Jay Inslee will deliver remarks to graduates and guests at Bates Technical College’s 75th anniversary commencement ceremony…