The former Point Defiance Streetcar Station at Point Defiance Park. (IMAGE COURTESY METRO PARKS TACOMA)

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Point Defiance Park: Public hearing scheduled for century-old Pagoda landmark nomination

The City of Tacoma's Landmarks Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing this month regarding a nomination to…

Oakland Elementary School ca. now. (IMAGE COURTESY TACOMA LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION)

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3 Heritage Schools: Final votes ahead for Tacoma landmark nominations

Three local public school buildings could become local landmarks by the end of this month.

An early photograph of the Shaw House in Tacoma. (IMAGE COURTESY SHARON WINTERS / KENDALL REID)

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Shaw House: Final vote ahead for Tacoma landmark nomination

Tacoma's so-called Shaw House could become a local landmark by the end of this month.

Historic preservationists deem McKinley Elementary School endangered

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Historic Tacoma: Public meeting Oct. 23 features $28M heritage school renovation

Historic Tacoma will hold its annual membership meeting and reception on Thurs., Oct. 23, at 7 p.m., at…

A new memorial on the University of Washington Tacoma campus commemorates the former Japanese Language School, its principal and teachers, and the thriving Japanese-American community that was expelled from downtown Tacoma during World War II. The memorial features a bronze sculpture by Gerard Tsutakawa, as well as an interpretive plaque that tells the story of the school and its community. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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UW Tacoma unveils Japanese Language School Memorial

University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) officials held a public ceremony Friday morning to unveil a memorial that commemorates…

Forum April 5 explores transit-oriented development in Tacoma

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GeoEngineers, Jimmy John's named local transportation innovators

The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber and Downtown On the Go recently honored a variety of downtown businesses for their…

Awards honor local affordable housing leaders

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Awards honor local affordable housing leaders

The Tacoma Pierce County Affordable Housing Consortium will name this year's recipients of its annual Excellence in Affordable…

Pierce County Salmon Homecoming celebration Oct. 11

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Pierce County Salmon Homecoming celebration Oct. 11

Pierce County residents are encouraged to celebrate the return of salmon to the Puyallup River Watershed at the…

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

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Apply today for 2015 Tacoma Community Cleanup Program

Tacoma residents can apply today to participate in the City of Tacoma's 2015 Community Cleanup Program.

Tacoma City Manager outlines $3B biennial budget

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Tacoma City Manager outlines $3B biennial budget

Tacoma City Manager T. C. Broadnax this week outlined the details of a $3 billion biennial budget that…

Design plans to re-align South 17th Street near the University of Washington Tacoma campus. (IMAGE COURTESY CITY OF TACOMA)

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UW Tacoma: City awards $1.8M contract to realign streets near campus

Tacoma City Council Tuesday awarded a $1.8 million contract for a public works project that aims to make…

Port of Tacoma. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Tacoma, Seattle ports announce Seaport Alliance

Port of Tacoma and Port of Seattle officials announced Tuesday they plan to unify the management of the…

Half-acre Kids' Zone planned for Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

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Half-acre Kids' Zone planned for Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Metro Parks Tacoma is accepting bids on a project to create a children's play area at Northwest Trek…