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Port of Tacoma. Credit: David Guest / TDI

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Port extends PSE LNG lease period

The Port of Tacoma, under CEO John Wolfe’s signing authority, extended the feasibility period of Puget Sound Energy’s…

Sound Transit to add midday Sounder train to Lakewood

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Sound Transit to add midday Sounder train to Lakewood

Sound Transit is adding a mid-day Sounder train to its popular south line service beginning Monday, Sept. 12.…

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Tacoma's Wedge Biotech Accelerator awarded SBA grant

Supporting the City of Tacoma’s efforts to grow the biotech field in Tacoma, the U.S. Small Business Administration…

The Chiwaukum Fire, started by lightning, burned more than 14,000 acres in July 2014. Credit: Washington State DNR

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DNR eases campfire restrictions in time for holiday

OLYMPIA – Recent rains and cooler temperatures across western Washington are prompting the Washington State Department of Natural…

'Truth Booth' pops up at SAM on Sept. 6

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'Truth Booth' pops up at SAM on Sept. 6

In search of the truth? Want to speak your own truth? Pop in to The Truth Booth at…

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Calendar: Crafts of the Past series at Fort Nisqually, Sept. 3-4

Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 3-4 – Crafts of the Past series, Synthia Santos demonstrates sewing techniques, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Fort…

Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland. Credit: City of Tacoma

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Tacoma Mayor Strickland part of delegation to Korea

Mayor Marilyn Strickland will visit Korea on Sept. 4-11 with government officials from around the world including Australia,…

Credit: University of Puget SoundThe Athletics and Aquatics Center at University of Puget Sound adds 38,000 square feet of space to Memorial Fieldhouse, including a new pool, cafe, fitness center and team athletic facilities. Credit: University of Puget Sound

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UPS opens $19.4 million Athletics and Aquatics Center

University of Puget Sound opened the doors to its new Athletics and Aquatics Center on Friday, Aug. 19,…

Megan Blunk, Gig Harbor, practices with the Metro Parks Tacoma Titans wheel chair basketball team. Credit: Metro Parks

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Metro Parks athlete to compete in Rio

By Metro Parks Tacoma Megan Blunk didn’t see much of a future for herself after she broke her…

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Tacoma road closures: September

  Thursday, Sept. 1 – The South G Street Back to School Block Party event will close South…

New Pierce County ferry ticketing system starts July 26

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Pierce County to add extra ferry runs for Labor Day weekend

The Pierce County Ferry will offer additional runs during the Labor Day weekend to accommodate holiday travelers. Pierce…

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State follows feds in cutting off financial aid to ITT Tech

Current students face uncertainty with future of national for-profit school in jeopardy By David Guest Tacoma Daily Index…

Central Pierce Fire and Rescue respond to a fire that destroyed 25 buses at the Puyallup School District bus maintenance facility on Aug. 26, 2016. Credit: Central Pierce Fire and Rescue

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Despite bus fire, Puyallup schools to start on time

By David Guest Tacoma Daily Index editor The fire that destroyed 25 new school buses at the Puyallup…