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New Parking Rules Aim to Alleviate Demand in Downtown Tacoma

In an effort to lessen the stress of parking in southern downtown Tacoma, an area with highest parking demand, the City of Tacoma’s Parking Services has extended some of the paid parking zones.

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Fishing Wars Memorial Bridge Now Open

The City of Tacoma opened the Fishing Wars Memorial Bridge, formerly known as the Puyallup River Bridge, on Sept. 14.

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Why We’re Still Talking About Women in Business

Experts — and data — show that the successes made by women in business still are vital ones to highlight because equity is far from achieved.

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Washington Fourth Among States with Highest Credit Card Debt

WalletHub recently released a report that looks at the states with the highest and lowest credit card debts. Results for Washingtonians aren't great.

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Report: Nearly Half of Pierce County Occupations at High Risk of Automation

According to the report by WorkForce Central, Pierce County occupations are at risk due to a disproportionate share of retail sales, hospitality, and food service jobs, and not as many computer, tech, and white collar jobs.

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Grit City Women Presents Dr. Mandi Murtaugh

The women’s health expert will speak about her experience with burnout and her process of establishing a healthy, passionate, and joyful career path.

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Comprehensive Perinatal Services Come to Tacoma

Fern + Foster is now open and offering a wide range of accessible services that women can take advantage of before, during, and after giving birth.

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Sports Commission Seeks Applications for Advisory Committee

The Experience Olympia & Beyond Sports Commission has announced that it will be accepting applications for the Sports Commission Advisory Committee through Sept. 27.

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L&I Extends Public Comment Period for Proposed Overtime Changes

The public comment period on the proposed changes to the state’s overtime rules, which could expand overtime eligibility to more than 250,000 employees, has been extended through Sept. 20.

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Port of Tacoma Office, Industrial Space For Lease

For owners of manufacturing and distribution companies who want to grow their South Sound operations, the Port of Tacoma offers plenty of room to relocate and even expand. Here’s a roundup of the Port's available properties for lease.