New Pierce Transit routes offer limited stops, free Wi-Fi

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New Pierce Transit routes offer limited stops, free Wi-Fi

Pierce Transit is introducing two new routes as a six-month demonstration project aimed to create innovative solutions tailored…

TJ Bohl, who has worked in juvenile rehabilitation for 18 years, has been selected as the administrator for Pierce County Juvenile Court, which provides court, detention, probation and adoption services. (PHOTO COURTESY PIERCE COUNTY)

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Pierce County selects Juvenile Court administrator

TJ Bohl, who has worked in juvenile rehabilitation for 18 years, has been selected as the administrator for…

A 700-ton crane barge arrived on the Hylebos Waterway in Tacoma early Thursday morning to prepare to lift the 167-foot derelict vessel Helena Star, which sank at the old Mason Marine location on Jan. 25. (PHOTO COURTESY WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES)

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UPDATE: 700-ton crane barge to remove derelict Helena Star from Tacoma's Hylebos Waterway

A 700-ton crane barge arrived on the Hylebos Waterway in Tacoma early Thursday morning to prepare to lift…

Port of Tacoma seeks nominees for annual Summit Awards

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Port of Tacoma seeks Summit Award nominees

The Port of Tacoma is seeking nominees for its annual Summit Awards, which honor Port of Tacoma customers…

Construction is under way on the new Haub Family Galleries and a new Pacific Avenue Plaza at the Tacoma Art Museum (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Construction under way on Tacoma Art Museum expansion project

As Tacoma Art Museum presents "Shimmering Tree: A Projection" by Jennifer Steinkamp, an exhibition featuring a digital tree…

Port of Tacoma to test emergency systems on tide flats

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Port of Tacoma: 2014 budget online, bus tour seats available

The Port of Tacoma's 2014 budget document is now available online. Also, reserve your seat today for a…

5 open seats on Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission

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City Council confirms Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission appointments

Tacoma City Council adopted a resolution Tuesday that appoints and/or re-appoints five people to serve on the City…

The publicly-owned bronze sculpture "Sun King" was created in 1976 by Oregon artist Thomas Morandi. It was originally installed outside the former Sheraton Hotel in downtown Tacoma. Five years ago, however, it was placed in storage to make way for a new sculpture. "Sun King" could be put on display again, this time at a park (pictured) near Thea Foss Waterway. (IMAGE COURTESY CITY OF TACOMA)

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A new home for Tacoma's Sun King?

A publicly-owned bronze sculpture created more than 30 years ago, but warehoused for the past five years, could…

Land that was once home to four former Tacoma Power substations has been sold to a private developer who plans to build residential housing on the sites. One of the properties sold is the former Downing Substation. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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City sells 4 former Tacoma Power substation parcels

Land that was once home to four former Tacoma Power substations has been sold to a private developer…

Celebrate downtown Tacoma's revamped Pac Ave

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Celebrate downtown Tacoma's revamped Pac Ave

The City of Tacoma, Business Improvement Area and Downtown Merchants Group are inviting residents, drivers, business staff and…

Tacoma City Hall. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Tacoma City Council to discuss feather signs, TPU Web site upgrade

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

Tacoma Daily Index Top Stories — November 2013

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Tacoma Daily Index Top Stories — November 2013

Here are the top five stories read by visitors to the Tacoma Daily Index's Web site during the…

Tacoma Power's former Fairmount Substation site, located at 4924 N. 31st St., is one of four former substation sites that could soon be sold to a private developer who plans to build residential housing on the land parcel. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Tacoma poised to sell 4 former Tacoma Power substations

Four former Tacoma Power substations could soon be sold to a private developer who plans to build residential…