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

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Tacoma poised to accept $13M in grants for public works projects

The City of Tacoma is poised to accept seven grants totaling approximately $13 million to help pay for…

Tacoma City Councilmember David Boe. (PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF TACOMA)

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Councilmember Boe appointed Tacoma Deputy Mayor

Tacoma City Councilmember David Boe was appointed Tuesday to serve as Tacoma's Deputy Mayor in 2015.

A major renovation is under way in Tacoma's Dome District that will turn the former Salvation Army building into a charter high school operated by Summit Public Schools. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Tacoma Dome District: Building renovation begins for new charter high school

A major renovation is under way in Tacoma's Dome District that will turn the former Salvation Army building…

Port of Tacoma: Office building available for lease

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Port of Tacoma: Office building available for lease

Port of Tacoma officials announced Wednesday a 5,375-square-foot office building on Tacoma's tide flats is available for lease.…

WSDOT: Pierce County awarded $2.1M for road safety projects

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WSDOT: Pierce County awarded $2.1M for road safety projects

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) officials announced Thursday 46 cities and counties across Washington will receive more…

Work is under way this week to demolish a 110-year-old, county-owned building in downtown Tacoma. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Pierce County razes century-old downtown Tacoma building

Work is under way this week to demolish a 110-year-old, county-owned building in downtown Tacoma.

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

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5 people appointed to Tacoma's Human Services Commission

Five people were appointed Tuesday to serve on the City of Tacoma’s Human Services Commission.

Tacoma Bid Watch: Fire simulation training, ADA street improvements, and gateway signage

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Tacoma Bid Watch: Fire simulation training, ADA street improvements, and gateway signage

The Tacoma Daily Index often publishes the City of Tacoma's calls for bids asking contractors to meet the…

Events abound in Tacoma to honor, celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Events abound in Tacoma to honor, celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Tacoma and Pierce County residents will have many opportunities to mark Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this…

Pierce County Councilmember Rick Talbert was sworn in to office by Pierce County Superior Court Judge Frank E. Cuthbertson during a ceremony Monday morning at the County-City Building in Tacoma. (PHOTO COURTESY PIERCE COUNTY)

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Roach, Talbert, Young sworn in for Pierce County Council posts

Three Pierce County Councilmembers were sworn in to office by Pierce County Superior Court Judge Frank E. Cuthbertson…

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

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5 people could join Tacoma's Human Services Commission

Five people could be appointed this week to serve on the City of Tacoma's Human Services Commission.

City of Tacoma: Work finished on $2.5M South Mildred Street Improvement Project

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City of Tacoma: Work finished on $2.5M South Mildred Street Improvement Project

City of Tacoma officials announced Monday work has been completed on a $2.5 million project to rehabilitate a…

Metro Parks Tacoma hosted a centennial celebration this weekend for the Pagoda in Point Defiance Park. The event included free cultural history and natural history tours aboard two Pierce Transit trolleys reminiscent of the early 1900s streetcars that historically served the park. Visitors were also invited to explore the building, enjoy live music and refreshments, create handmade event souvenirs, and learn about the history of the Pagoda and future plans for the Japanese Gardens which surround it. (PHOTOS / IMAGES COURTESY METRO PARKS TACOMA)

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Point Defiance Park: Century-old Pagoda, former streetcar station could soon be Tacoma historic landmark

The former Point Defiance Streetcar Station could be added to Tacoma's Register of Historic Places this month.