The publicly-owned bronze sculpture "Sun King" was created in 1976 by Oregon artist Thomas Morandi. It was originally installed outside the former Sheraton Hotel in downtown Tacoma. Five years ago, however, it was placed in storage to make way for a new sculpture. "Sun King" could be put on display again, this time at a park (pictured) near Thea Foss Waterway. (IMAGE COURTESY CITY OF TACOMA)

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Could Tacoma's Sun King see light of day by summer?

Tacoma's warehoused Sun King could soon see the light of day.

3 Pierce County Music Center stores sold to Maryland retailer

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3 Pierce County Music Center stores sold to Maryland retailer

A chain of Puget Sound music shops first founded in Pierce County nearly 60 years ago has been…

City honors Tacoma's Knights of Pythias

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City honors Tacoma's Knights of Pythias

The City of Tacoma formally recognized one of Tacoma's oldest fraternal organizations Tuesday during a brief ceremony at…

Six large, colorful orbs created by local artist Elizabeth Conner were installed this week along an eight-block stretch of Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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New downtown Tacoma sidewalk sculptures spotted along Pacific Avenue

Downtown Tacoma visitors may notice new public art along an eight-block stretch of Pacific Avenue.

Public workshop Thursday to discuss downtown Tacoma parking signage

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Public workshop Thursday to discuss downtown Tacoma parking signage

The City of Tacoma is inviting the public to share ideas and explore solutions that could better identify…

Deadline today for Tacoma strategic plan contract bids

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Deadline today for Tacoma strategic plan contract bids

Today is the deadline for consultants interested in bidding on a contract to develop the City of Tacoma's…

7th Annual South Sound Sustainability Expo March 1 in Tacoma

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7th Annual South Sound Sustainability Expo March 1 in Tacoma

Got a t-shirt at home that's ready for a second life? Bring it to the free South Sound…

Free leadership training for local watershed advocates

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Free leadership training for local watershed advocates

The Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group, a non-profit organization that aims to increase salmon populations in the Pacific…

Tacoma City Hall. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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City Hall News: McMenamin's BIA Expansion, Knights of Pythias turns 150 and Enviro Services strategic plan

Tacoma residents will have plenty of opportunities next week to learn more about what's happening in city government.…

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WSDOT, Tacoma agreement could slash $20M Murray Morgan Bridge loan

A 10-year, $20 million loan from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to the City of Tacoma…

The Tacoma Historical Society will open a new exhibit center this spring on Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma. It isn't the first time the group has had a presence in downtown Tacoma. In December 2005, the organization opened an exhibit center on Broadway and presented a variety of exhibits, including Jim Frederickson's collection of passenger train memorabilia. The venue closed in December 2009, however, due to the down economy. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Tacoma Historical Society to open exhibit center on Pacific Avenue

Officials at the Tacoma Historical Society announced Thursday they will open a new exhibit center this spring in…

$2.75M grant allows innovative 3-D technology at Tacoma cancer center

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Carol Milgard Breast Center in Tacoma marks 5th anniversary

Officials at the Carol Milgard Breast Center in Tacoma will mark the organization’s fifth anniversary next week. The…

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

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Transportation, public safety on City Council special meeting agenda

Tacoma City Council has scheduled a special meeting Friday to discuss a range of items, according to a…