A conceptual design for crosswalks in Tacoma's Lincoln International Business District. (IMAGE COURTESY CITY OF TACOMA)

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Open house offers early peek at Lincoln Neighborhood Revitalization Project

The City of Tacoma hosted an open house Thursday to discuss the $4 million Lincoln Neighborhood Revitalization Project,…

A $6.9 million renovation of the former John R. Rogers Elementary School in Tacoma will turn the three-story, 108-year-old building into Destiny Middle School. The charter school will open in August with approximately 200 sixth-grade students. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Renovation revives shuttered, century-old Rogers Elementary School building

When contractors unlocked the doors to the former John R. Rogers Elementary School building late last year, they…

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

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Tacoma seeks artists to expand Municipal Art Collection

Are you a local artist who would like your work included in the City of Tacoma's Municipal Art…

Roadway improvements along South Tacoma Way corridor begin July 6

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Roadway improvements along South Tacoma Way corridor begin July 6

City of Tacoma officials announced Wednesday work will begin in July on a project that will bring roadway…

8 budget hearings ahead for Pierce County Council

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Heat Wave: Burn ban, cooling centers in Tacoma, Pierce County

Dry weather and forecasts calling for continued dry heat prompted Pierce County officials to declare a county-wide burn…

Tacoma firefighters were in Fife Tuesday to participate in an exercise designed to hone their skills under live fire conditions. (PHOTO COURTESY TACOMA FIRE DEPARTMENT)

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Controlled house fire hones Tacoma firefighters' skills

Tacoma firefighters were in Fife Tuesday to participate in an exercise designed to hone their skills under live…

Earlier this month, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) activated five new roadway signs that display travel times on Interstate 5 between State Route 510 in Thurston County and Tukwila in King County. (PHOTO COURTESY WSDOT)

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New I-5 travel time signs activated in Pierce, Thurston counties

Just in time for summer vacations, drivers traveling on Interstate 5 between Lacey and Tacoma have a new…

The City of Tacoma recently restored a 1.8-mile segment of the historic Water Flume Line Trail. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Tacoma maintains 'Bicycle Friendly Community' status

For the second time in three years, Tacoma has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as…

202 E. F St. (PHOTO COURTESY PORT OF TACOMA)

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Port of Tacoma: 4-acre site for sale near Thea Foss Waterway

Port of Tacoma officials this week put a four-acre parcel of land that includes an office building and…

Red ornamental street lamps are iconic fixtures in Tacoma's Lincoln International Business District. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Lincoln District Streetscape Project open house June 25

The City of Tacoma will host an open house this month to discuss major streetscape improvements in the…

Tacoma earns VISION 2040 Award for downtown development plan

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Tacoma earns VISION 2040 Award for downtown development plan

The Puget Sound Regional Council has honored the City of Tacoma for its efforts to support growth management…

Job Carr Museum to host Old Town Tacoma walking tours

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Celebrate Tacoma founding father Job Carr July 2

The staff at Job Car Cabin Museum in Old Town will mark the 150th anniversary of the arrival…

Tacoma garbage collection program earns industry award

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Tacoma garbage collection program earns industry award

City of Tacoma officials announced this week the City's Solid Waste Management residential collection system has earned the…