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A waterfront park located along Thea Foss Waterway could soon be named after Tacoma civic booster George H. Weyerhaeuser, Jr. (IMAGE COURTESY BCRA / CITY OF TACOMA)

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Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission OKs proposed Weyerhaeuser Park along Thea Foss Waterway

Tacoma's Landmarks Preservation Commission has approved a nomination to name a waterfront park along Thea Foss Waterway after…

City of Tacoma: Dometop neighborhood walking tour March 28

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City of Tacoma: Dometop neighborhood walking tour March 28

The City of Tacoma will host a 2.3-mile urban hike and public walking tour of Tacoma's Dometop neighborhood,…

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

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Tacoma Arts Commission: 9 organizations, 16 artists awarded $295K

The Tacoma Arts Commission has awarded $255,000 to nine Tacoma-based arts organizations through its Arts Anchor Fund program,…

Robinson poised to lead Tacoma Power

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Robinson poised to lead Tacoma Power

Tacoma Public Utilities has selected one of its own department managers to serve as Tacoma Power's next superintendent.

Nominations accepted for annual Tahoma Environmental Business Award

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Nominations accepted for annual Tahoma Environmental Business Award

The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber is accepting nominations for the 13th Annual Tahoma Environmental Business Award, which recognizes Pierce…

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

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14 community cleanup days planned for Tacoma neighborhoods

The City of Tacoma will partner with more than 30 Tacoma neighborhood groups between April 18 and August…

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) officials report two bridges — Pacific Avenue (foreground) and McKinley Way (background) — conflict with future plans to widen Interstate 5 through Tacoma in order to create high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. Both bridges will be demolished and rebuilt in phases beginning in April. The project is expected to be completed in 2017. (IMAGE COURTESY WSDOT)

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WSDOT to begin phased Pac Ave, McKinley Way bridge demolitions this spring

April showers won't dampen the demolition of a four-lane overpass spanning Interstate 5 in downtown Tacoma. The Pacific…

The former Brown & Haley headquarters and warehouse on the Tacoma tide flats has been razed. The Port of Tacoma-owned property was once a hub of economic activity and the headquarters for one of Tacoma's most prominent businesses. The world-famous Tacoma candy-maker that produces Almond Roca and dates back to 1912 moved to the site in 1965 and remained there for more than 40 years. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Former Brown & Haley headquarters now just a sweet memory

The former Brown & Haley headquarters and warehouse on Tacoma's tide flats has been razed.

Spaceworks Tacoma: 1120 Creative House grand opening March 19

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Spaceworks Tacoma: 1120 Creative House grand opening March 19

Spaceworks Tacoma will host an open house this month to celebrate the grand opening of 1120 Creative House,…

Tacoma Bid Watch: Building demolitions, tide flats road repairs, and South Tacoma Way revamp

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Tacoma Bid Watch: Building demolitions, tide flats road repairs, and South Tacoma Way revamp

The Tacoma Daily Index often publishes the City of Tacoma’s calls for bids asking contractors to meet the…

8 local candidates apply to serve on Sustainable Tacoma Commission

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City seeks applicants for Sustainable Tacoma Commission

The City of Tacoma's Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability is currently seeking applications for five vacancies on…

Sound Transit plans to replace the century-old wooden single-track railroad trestle at Tacoma Dome Station with a modern, double-track bridge. (IMAGE COURTESY SOUND TRANSIT)

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Sound Transit: Open house March 19 for Tacoma Trestle project

Sound Transit will host an open house this month to discuss a project that will replace the existing…

Pierce Transit OKs Tacoma Dome District development proposal

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Pierce Transit OKs Tacoma Dome District development proposal

Pierce Transit is moving forward on a proposed mixed-use development project that aims to bring housing and retail…