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Signage has been installed at the future Original House of Donuts in downtown Tacoma. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Original House of Donuts hiring for new downtown Tacoma store

A donut shop with a long history in the South Sound is now hiring for its new location…

City Hall News: Speakers bureau, code compliance update, and environmental videos

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Tacoma selects annual City of Destiny Awards recipients

The City of Tacoma will recognize Tacoma's top volunteers during the 29th annual City of Destiny Awards ceremony…

The art installation will be created by Seattle-based artist Jonathan Clarren and consist of three metal, laser-cut half-spheres ranging in diameter between three feet and nearly seven feet, and feature an intricate design pattern, according to the proposal. Once installed, the art is expected to "cast unique shadow patterns on the wall enhancing the display and always changing." The project is estimated to cost approximately $20,000 to $25,000. (COURTESY PHOTO)

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Art installation proposed for downtown Tacoma Theater District facade

A bare wall located between two historic downtown Tacoma buildings could soon serve as a canvas for a…

The City of Tacoma and Metro Parks Tacoma hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday to mark the beginning of a $7.6 million project that will create a swimming pool and aquatics facility at the People's Community Center in Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Hilltop community breaks ground on $7.6M Tacoma aquatics facility

Metro Parks Tacoma and the City of Tacoma hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday to mark the beginning of…

Tacoma's Central Wastewater Treatment Plant. (PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF TACOMA)

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Tacoma completes $9M floodwall project at wastewater treatment plant

The City of Tacoma will mark the completion of a $9 million project to build a floodwall around…

Streets have re-opened and traffic is moving again along South 17th Street and Jefferson Avenue near the University of Washington campus in downtown Tacoma. The area was closed for approximately four months in order to complete a $2 million street realignment project. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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South 17th Street near UW Tacoma reopens following $2M realignment project

Four months after roadways were closed near the University of Washington Tacoma in order to complete a $2…

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Broadway Farmers Market opens in downtown Tacoma

The Broadway Farmers Market opened on Thursday in downtown Tacoma and offered goods from Washington farmers, fishermen, bakers,…

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

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Surplus Lincoln District street lamps could fund neighborhood improvement projects

Dozens of ornamental and iconic street lamps that once illuminated the sidewalks and streets in Tacoma's busy Lincoln…

The City of Tacoma plans to develop a segment of the Prairie Line Trail in downtown Tacoma to connect Pacific Avenue to the waterfront. When completed, it will connect to the University of Washington Tacoma campus trail segment, currently under construction. (IMAGE COURTESY CITY OF TACOMA)

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Tacoma seeks artists for Prairie Line Trail

The City of Tacoma is inviting artists to submit qualifications for a commission to create on the Prairie…

Tacoma fire fighters responded Wednesday morning to reports of a crude oil burning at a refinery located on the Port of Tacoma tide flats. (PHOTO COURTESY TACOMA FIRE DEPARTMENT)

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Crude oil fire on Port of Tacoma tideflats

Tacoma fire fighters responded Wednesday morning to reports of a crude oil burning at a refinery located on…

Deadline Friday for New Tacoma Award nominations

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Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber seeks New Tacoma Award nominees

The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber is accepting nominations for the annual New Tacoma Awards, which honor business organizations and…

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. (PHOTO COURTESY METRO PARKS TACOMA)

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Fort Nisqually: Metro Parks Tacoma seeks contractor to develop museum's long-range plan

Metro Parks Tacoma is seeking contractors with experience in museum design and long-range planning to develop a capital…

Volunteer to keep Tacoma's waterways clean July 28

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Tacoma, Pierce County activities aim to protect Puget Sound

Pierce County and the City of Tacoma are teaming up with hundreds of organizations across Puget Sound to…