8 budget hearings ahead for Pierce County Council

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Free Pierce County workshops aim to explain Affordable Care Act

Pierce County is offering four workshops next month to help local residents navigate the Affordable Care Act, which…

Chuckals Office Products in downtown Tacoma is considering a move to a former Police Station (pictured) in the McKinley Hill Business District. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Downtown Tacoma's Chuckals Office Products considers move to McKinley Hill Business District

A vacant building in the city's McKinley Hill Business District that once served the Tacoma Police Department could…

The Washington Department of Ecology will begin removing two sunken vessels on the Hylebos Waterway. (PHOTO COURTESY WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY)

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Work begins Saturday to remove sunken ships on Hylebos Waterway

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that its contractor, Stabbert Yacht & Ship, will…

Tacoma City Hall. (FILE PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)

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Tacoma City Council to discuss traffic circles, legalized marijuana

Tacoma residents will have plenty of opportunities next week to learn more about what's going on in city…

Pierce County 'I Voted' badge goes digital

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Pierce County 'I Voted' badge goes digital

This election season you can digitally encourage friends to vote with the Pierce County Auditor's new "I Voted"…

5 open seats on Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission

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5 open seats on Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission

Tacoma City Council is looking to fill five open volunteer positions on the Landmarks Preservation Commission, which oversees…

A Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicle. (PHOTO COURTESY FORD MOTOR COMPANY)

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Tacoma Police will add 15 new vehicles to fleet

Tacoma City Council adopted a purchase resolution Tuesday that awards a $414,885 (plus applicable sales tax) contract to…

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

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Tacoma awarded $133K grant to curb street gang activity

The City of Tacoma has been awarded a $133,000 grant from the Washington State Legislature to address citywide…

The former Japanese Methodist Episcopal Church, built in 1929 and located at 1901 Fawcett Avenue, was sold to the university in 1999 and was converted into the 11,000 square foot Whitney Arts Center earlier this year. (PHOTO COURTESY UW TACOMA)

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UW Tacoma's future tied to historic buildings

If the University of Washington Tacoma wants to meet rising enrollment demands from students, it's going to have…

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WSDOT: Puyallup River Bridge inspections resume this weekend

Washington State Department of Transportation bridge crews will return to the northbound State Route 167 Puyallup River Bridge…

Grand Opening ceremony ahead for Gig Harbor Donkey Creek restoration project

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Grand Opening ceremony ahead for Gig Harbor Donkey Creek restoration project

The City of Gig Harbor plans to mark the completion of the $3.7 million Donkey Creek and Estuary…

Tacoma's Central Wastewater Treatment Plant. (PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF TACOMA)

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Tacoma awarded $6M for wastewater treatment plant floodwall

A decision last week to award a $6 million grant to the City of Tacoma will help build…

Creative activities abound during Art At Work Month

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Creative activities abound during Art At Work Month

Next month marks marks the 12th anniversary of "Art at Work: Tacoma Arts Month," a community celebration of…