Campaign aims to increase safety for Tacoma cyclists, pedestrians

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Campaign aims to increase safety for Tacoma cyclists, pedestrians

The City of Tacoma is launching a new campaign to raise awareness of cyclists and pedestrians on local…

Awards ceremony March 5 for Tacoma Green Infrastructure Challenge

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Awards ceremony March 5 for Tacoma Green Infrastructure Challenge

The brightest design teams from around the Puget Sound region will showcase their ideas for a greener Tacoma…

14 Pierce County groups earn stormwater management honors

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14 Pierce County groups earn stormwater management honors

Fourteen local businesses and homeowner associations have been recognized for taking steps to reduce the amount of pollution…

5 open seats on Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission

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2 candidates apply to serve on Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission

Two candidates have applied to serve on the City of Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission.

The City of Tacoma closed the Tacoma Avenue South Bridge on Feb. 23 as part of a 15-month, $12 million major rehabilitation project. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Tacoma Avenue South Bridge closure, rehabilitation under way

The City of Tacoma closed the Tacoma Avenue South Bridge Monday as part of a 15-month, $12 million…

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

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City seeks applicants for Tacoma Arts Commission

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill one At-Large position on the Tacoma Arts Commission.

"Absolutely, it's the biggest [Spaceworks Tacoma project] in every way," said Spaceworks Tacoma Marketing and Artscapes Coordinator Gabriel Brown of a plan to open a creative co-working space in the heart of downtown Tacoma. "We've had a lot of internal conversations about how to take it on and the best way to go about it because it's bigger than what we have done before." (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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1120 Spaceworks: Creativity abounds in a downtown Tacoma office building

When you imagine a large office building downtown, you probably don't think about filling it with artists. That…

Local officials gathered Wednesday in Tacoma for a ground-breaking ceremony to mark the beginning of the Washington State Department of Transportation's most recent Interstate 5 high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) project in Tacoma. (PHOTO COURTESY WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION)

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WSDOT breaks ground on latest I-5 HOV project in Tacoma

Local officials gathered Wednesday in Tacoma for a ground-breaking ceremony to mark the beginning of the Washington State…

8th Annual South Sound Sustainability Expo March 7 in Tacoma

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8th Annual South Sound Sustainability Expo March 7 in Tacoma

The public is invited to participate in the eighth annual South Sound Sustainability Expo on Sat., March 7,…

$127M price tag for proposed Pierce County headquarters

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Pierce County Council approves new $127M headquarters

Pierce County Council voted Tuesday 4 to 3 in favor of moving forward on a plan to build…

Pierce County, Forterra agreement preserves Puyallup Valley farm

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Pierce County, Forterra agreement preserves Puyallup Valley farm

One of the largest farms in Pierce County will be preserved and farmed for generations to come thanks…

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee was in Tacoma Tuesday to discuss efforts to improve the health of local children and provide low-wage workers guaranteed sick leave and an increased minimum wage. (PHOTO COURTESY GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE)

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Gov. Inslee visits Tacoma to discuss health care, minimum wage

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee was in Tacoma Tuesday to discuss efforts to improve the health of local…

Construction to begin on $28M Camp Murray National Guard post

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Construction to begin on $28M Camp Murray National Guard post

The Washington National Guard will hold a ground-breaking ceremony on Wednesday to mark the beginning of construction of…