Chainsaw carver creates underwater tableau near Wright Park

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Chainsaw carver creates underwater tableau near Wright Park

When Virginia DeCosta and Marc Ross wanted to create art out of their dying, century-old maple tree, it…

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

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4 local residents join Tacoma Arts Commission

Tacoma City Council approved a resolution Tuesday appointing four people to the Tacoma Arts Commission.

Bates Tech career advisor, disability advocate earns Governor's Trophy

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Bates Tech career advisor, disability advocate earns Governor's Trophy

Governor Jay Inslee honored Dan Eberle, a career advisor and the disability support services coordinator at Bates Technical…

'Safe Route' will guide Tacoma's Sheridan Elementary students

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City seeks contractor for Sheridan Elementary Safe Routes project

The City of Tacoma is accepting bids from contractors to complete a project that will bring a range…

A building at 1313-1/2 Fawcett Ave. slated for demolition. (PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF TACOMA)

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Dangerous Domains: A conversation with Tacoma building inspector Dan McConaughy

Since this spring, the City of Tacoma has awarded contracts to three companies to raze five Tacoma buildings…

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

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Tacoma seeks nominees for City of Destiny Awards

The City of Tacoma is accepting nominations for the 29th Annual City of Destiny Awards.

"This is a huge honor because on so many levels it is about the art more than it is about the architecture," said Olson Kundig Architects Design Principle Tom Kundig. His firm designed the Tacoma Art Museum's $15.5 million expansion, which includes the new 16,000-square-foot Haub Family Galleries. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Tacoma Art Museum: The artistic design behind Haub Family Galleries

As the Tacoma Art Museum prepares to celebrate its new museum expansion and Haub Family Galleries, much attention…

Big band jazz, swing dancing at historic Foss Waterway Seaport Dec. 5

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Big band jazz, swing dancing at historic Foss Waterway Seaport Dec. 5

The City of Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission will host a fund-raising event in December at the historic Foss…

5 open seats on Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission

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3 candidates apply to serve on Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission

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

The Haub Family Collection includes 295 works of Western American art dating back to circa-1800 by artists such as E. Martin Hennings, Georgia O'Keeffe, Tom Lovell, and John Clymer (among others). (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Tacoma Art Museum: A sneak peek inside Haub Family Galleries

The Tacoma Art Museum (TAM) has planned several events this weekend to celebrate the completion of the museum's…

Tacoma seeks developer for downtown hotel near Convention Center

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City reaches tentative agreement for convention center hotel

City of Tacoma officials announced Thursday they have reached a tentative development agreement for a new four-star, 300-room…

Tacoma Public School Board earns association award

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Tacoma Public School Board earns association award

The Tacoma Public School Board of Directors is one of 17 school boards statewide that has been named…

The Puyallup River in Pierce County floods following a January 2009 storm. (PHOTO COURTESY PIERCE COUNTY)

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Pierce County: Prepare today for flood season

Pierce County residents should prepare now for flood season to keep their family and property safe by purchasing…