Tacoma's Murray Morgan Bridge. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Tacoma seeks artists for Murray Morgan Bridge mural

The City of Tacoma is inviting local artists to apply for a $10,000 commission to paint a mural…

Two historically significant buildings in Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood could be developed into mixed-use centers. (IMAGE COURTESY BLRB ARCHITECTS)

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City allows more time to close Hilltop development deal

A private developer who plans to purchase two vacant, City-owned historic buildings in Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood and turn…

Tacoma Dome time capsule to be opened Saturday

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Tacoma Dome time capsule to be opened Saturday

The City of Tacoma plans to conclude a year-long celebration of the Tacoma Dome by opening a time…

Pierce County is exploring a project that aims to provide water quality and fish passage improvements to the lower portion of Purdy Creek, which runs under 144th Street NW and near the Purdy Chevron gas station. (PHOTO COURTESY PIERCE COUNTY)

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Purdy Creek project aims to improve fish passage, water quality

Pierce County residents who live near Purdy Lane and 144th Street NW can provide input on a proposed…

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

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Tacoma seeks volunteers for TCRA Board

Tacoma City Council is looking to fill two voluntary positions on the 10-member Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority (TCRA)…

Historic Tacoma has nominated the Browne's Star Grill (left) and Pochert (right) buildings in Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood to Tacoma's Register of Historic Places. (PHOTO COURTESY HISTORIC TACOMA)

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More time needed to close Hilltop development deal

A developer who plans to turn two City-owned historic buildings in Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood into vibrant mixed-use centers…

Pierce County begins construction project along Brookdale Road

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Brookdale Road project postponed

A project to replace a sewer main along Brookdale Road in Parkland has been postponed until the middle…

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

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Tacoma proposes permit process for temporary homeless camps

The City of Tacoma Planning Commission is seeking public comment on proposed land use regulations concerning a Temporary…

Tacoma City Hall. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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City Hall News: Broadway Center fundraising, railroad sale and legislative updates

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

Bates Technical College to host annual MLK celebration

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Bates Technical College to host annual MLK celebration

Bates Technical College will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the school's…

Tacoma City Councilmember Victoria Woodards was appointed deputy mayor this week. An Army veteran born and raised in Tacoma, Deputy Mayor Woodards was elected to city council in 2009, and was re-elected last year. She is currently executive director of the Tacoma Urban League. (COURTESY PHOTO)

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Woodards appointed Tacoma Deputy Mayor

Tacoma City Councilmember Victoria Woodards was appointed deputy mayor this week during an event at City Hall that…

Colonel David Kumashiro (far left) and America’s Credit Union’s Military Relations Liaison (far right) presented the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber's 35th Annual John H. Anderson Military Citizen of the Year Award to Staff Sergeant Jason Truskowski (center) on Wednesday. Truskowski was joined by his wife Kristin and their children. (PHOTO COURTESY TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY CHAMBER)

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Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber honors region's top military citizen

The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber presented the 35th annual John H. Anderson Military Citizen of the Year Award to…

Washington State History Museum to offer free admission on MLK Holiday

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Washington State History Museum to offer free admission on MLK Holiday

Downtown Tacoma's Washington State History Museum and the KeyBank Foundation have partnered to offer free admission on Martin…