New restrooms, crosswalk improvements ahead near Old Town Dock

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New restrooms, crosswalk improvements ahead near Old Town Dock

Visitors to Tacoma's recently renovated Old Town Dock could soon see more improvements, including two public restrooms, sidewalk…

Tacoma City Hall. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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City Hall News: Link light rail expansion, Hilltop development update and Human Rights Commission

Tacoma residents will have plenty of opportunities next week to learn more about what's happening in city government.…

The Port Early Warning System (PEWS) is designed to provide an area-wide audible alert with emergency instructions to those working outside or in loud industrial environments, such as the Port of Tacoma tide flats, in the event of emergencies such as lahars, tsunamis, chemical spills, and floods. (PHOTO COURTESY TACOMA FIRE DEPARTMENT)

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A new tool for safety on Port of Tacoma tideflats

The Tacoma Fire Department is poised to begin implementing a new system designed to provide an area-wide audible…

Design discussion continues on Freighthouse Square Amtrak Station

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Design discussion continues on Freighthouse Square Amtrak Station

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will host two public meetings in Tacoma this month to discuss…

Tacoma seeks developer for downtown hotel near Convention Center

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Tacoma seeks developer for downtown hotel near Convention Center

The City of Tacoma issued a Request for Interest (RFI) Tuesday seeking developers interested in constructing a hotel…

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

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Public meeting planned to discuss downtown Tacoma parking UPDATE: CANCELLED

The City of Tacoma will hold a public meeting next week to discuss downtown parking.

10 bidders vie for Old Town Dock project

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10 bidders vie for Old Town Dock project

The City of Tacoma has received 10 preliminary bids from contractors interested in working on a project that…

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

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Tacoma City Council approves TCRA appointments

Tacoma City Council Tuesday confirmed the appointments and re-appointments of six local residents to serve on the 10-member…

Tacoma firefighters were in Fife Tuesday to hone their skills under live fire conditions. Four engine crews from five different fire stations battled the controlled blaze, which was set at a vacant house in the 6200 block of 16th Street East and on property owned by Tacoma RV Center in Fife. (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…

8 budget hearings ahead for Pierce County Council

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Roadside memorials, weekend emphasis patrols aim to curb impaired driving

Law enforcement officers across Pierce County will mark the passing of a local resident who was killed nearly…

For Sound Transit, owning the rail line will allow the transportation agency to make future infrastructure investments, such as the planned replacement of a trestle. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Tacoma approves Sound Transit railroad sale

The City of Tacoma agreed Tuesday to sell a stretch of City-owned railroad to Sound Transit for the…

Tacoma City Hall. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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City Hall News: STAR Community, TCRA appointments and MLK Holiday

Tacoma residents will have plenty of opportunities next week to learn more about what's happening in city government.…

8 budget hearings ahead for Pierce County Council

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Pierce County Council elects Dan Roach as chair

Pierce County Council voted Tuesday to elect Councilmember Dan Roach as chairman for 2014.