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Oktoberfest at Rhein Haus Seattle and Tacoma

Rhein Haus Seattle, Saturday, Oct. 6 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Join Rhein Haus for the beloved…

The Tacoma Dome, or the cable bridge might be the most visible features of Tacoma from the freeway, but this is the building that truly defines and dominates Tacoma's architectural, cultural and historic landscape.   The financial and design challenges are nearly infinite, this is one investment that, decades, if not generations from now, will be appreciated like no other. Photo: Morf Morford

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Surge Tacoma selected to enter negotiations with the City of Tacoma to revitalize Old City Hall

The City of Tacoma has selected Surge Tacoma to move forward with negotiations to re-develop Old City Hall.…

This view from the alley behind the old Federal Building downtown on A Street reveals an architectural intricacy rarely seen in modern buildings. Photo: Morf Morford

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Old buildings are the heart and soul of Tacoma

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Tacoma has more than its share of cool, historic, massive and, in…

It's hard to take in how huge this space is. There should be room for you. Photo: Morf Morford

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Year round tennis in Tacoma?

United States Tennis Association Pacific Northwest (USTA PNW) opens the Galbraith Tennis Center, located at 1680 South Mildred…

Plan ahead: turkey tastes better without a traffic jam

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New program launches to offer discounts on electric vehicles

The City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities have partnered together to launch the Electric Vehicle Discount Program.…

Rare opportunity to check out Tacoma's historic Cushman Substation September 22!

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Rare opportunity to check out Tacoma's historic Cushman Substation September 22!

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Many of us drive by this huge old building on North 21st,…

Transit Oriented Development and other projects

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Transit Oriented Development and other projects

Dome District The concept of Transit Oriented Development (“TOD”) is to create spaces to live, work, and play…

Public invited to become a First Detector and report invasive species

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Public invited to become a First Detector and report invasive species

To help combat the $1.3 billion threat invasive species pose to Washington’s economy every year, the Washington Invasive…

“I’ve got a bat in a Tupperware bowl…” What now?

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“I’ve got a bat in a Tupperware bowl…” What now?

Bats — rabid bats — have been in the news a lot lately, and many of them have been found here in…

Pierce County Auditor requests independent election observers

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MIT releases elections scores; says our model must be updated

Washington is a nationally recognized leader in elections, but it received an average ranking in the 2018 Elections…

Five Washington companies to receive civic honors

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Washington State Library awarded $280,000 to digitize historic newspapers

With a new $280,000 National Endowment for the Humanities grant, the Office of Secretary of State Kim Wyman…

If a customer wants to buy something from you, why does it matter what time it is?  Photo: Morf Morford

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The customer is (almost) always right

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index No matter what business you are in, you need customers. One dissatisfied…

This is the Sears store that used to be at the Tacoma Mall. The entire building has been demolished. Photo: Morf Morford

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Don't use the "R" word

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index The good news is that the economy is improving. The bad news…