Tacoma Daily Index

Lakewood Police Department pallbearers prepare to escort a casket bearing one of four officers killed Nov. 29 during a ceremony today at the Tacoma Dome. Full Story »

TUES., DEC. 8, 2009 -- 1:00 P.M. Full Story »

Sound Transit expects significant delays on Tacoma Link service and several bus routes during the procession and memorial service for slain Lakewood Police Sgt. Mark Renninger, and Officers Ronald Owens, Tina Griswold, and Greg Richards. Full Story »

City Council is scheduled Dec. 8 to hear the first reading of an ordinance that would amend the municipal code relating to taxi cab regulations. Full Story »

On Dec. 8 the City Council is scheduled to have a public hearing to consider the Planning Commission's recommendations regarding Highlands Twenty LLC's Open Space Current Use Assessment application for the Highlands Golf Course. Full Story »

City Council is scheduled Dec. 8 to hear the first reading of an ordinance that would amend the municipal code related to the business and occupation tax. Full Story »

Members of the City Council are scheduled Dec. 8 to consider a resolution that would adopt the 2009 Affordable Housing Policy Framework and Action Plan. From June through November, the City's Neighborhoods and Housing Committee reviewed the current affordable housing policies of Tacoma and other localities. Full Story »

Members of the City Council are scheduled Dec. 8 to consider a resolution that would adopt the City of Tacoma's 2010 State Legislative Priorities, 2010 Federal Policy Priorities and necessary amendments to the Legislative Policy Manual. Full Story »

The City of Tacoma's Human Services Commission has four openings for residents in Council Districts No. 5 (South and South End) and No. 3 (Central Tacoma). Full Story »

City Council is scheduled Dec. 8 to hear the final reading of an ordinance that would amend the municipal code related to entertainment and dancing establishments where alcohol is served. Full Story »

Tacoma City Council's decision Tuesday to accept ownership of the Murray Morgan Bridge from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) was an important milestone for the nearly century-old historic landmark. Full Story »

A poster from the 'Wild Rainier' ad campaign from Rainier Brewery is part of the Washington State History Museum's exhibit 'Icons of Washington History.' The exhibit includes one of the original beer bottle costumes featured in the advertisements. Full Story »

The City of Tacoma will host a public meeting Weds., Dec. 9 at 5:30 p.m. to receive comment on a planning study under way that focuses on the future of the Brewery District. Full Story »

It's payback time for Enron, Attorney General Rob McKenna announced yesterday. The Attorney General's Office sent more than $9 million this week to programs that will benefit utility customers who were gouged by the manufactured energy crisis of 2000-2001. Full Story »

Tacoma City Council Tuesday approved a resolution that authorizes a supplement to the turn-back agreement that transfers ownership of the 96-year-old Murray Morgan Bridge from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to the City of Tacoma. Full Story »