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University Place police offers Citizens Academy
The City of University Place Police Department invites the public to attend a special Citizens Academy that will…
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More Wi-Fi on Sounder trains
Sound Transit this has begun installing wireless routers on its 58 Sounder train coaches, improving Wi-Fi coverage…
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Pile driving begins on Tacoma tide flats
The Northwest Seaport Alliance is reconfiguring Pier 4 on the General Central Peninsula to align with an adjacent…
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Paid leave law gives domestic violence victims chance to recover
Tacoma’s paid leave law, which went into effect last February, can be used for more than just sick…
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Calendar: Pierce County Hunger Walk Sunday at Fort Steilacoom Park
The annual Pierce County Hunger Walk brings together hundreds of people with one common goal, to raise money…
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Harper Estuary restoration begins on Kitsap Peninsula
PORT ORCHARD – A portion of SE Southworth Drive will be closed for up to eight weeks as…
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Saturday is Green Tacoma Day
Residents, businesses, community groups and individuals are invited to celebrate Green Tacoma Day and Arbor Day, on Saturday,…
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Pierce County ferry non-peak fare rates start Oct. 1
Passengers driving vehicles 21 feet in length or less will see their rates decrease from the peak season…
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Applicants Sought for the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities
Applicants Sought for the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill four…
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Student Government Day applications due Oct. 20
Students enrolled in Tacoma Public Schools, who are in the 9th-12th grades, are encouraged to apply to participate…
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Sound Transit places $554 million rail car order
Sound Transit finalized an order for 122 new light rail vehicles to meet the needs of an expanding…
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Rehabilitating patients find comfort with a little Drama
By David Guest Tacoma Daily Index editor Residents at a Tacoma rehabilitation facility are placed in their wheelchairs…
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State agencies partner to test for illegal pesticides on marijuana
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board and the Washington State Department of Agriculture announced that…