Pep Dekker

Pep Dekker

06
Nov
Good Morning, Tacoma —

Good Morning, Tacoma —

What's happening in Tacoma this week? * Where should I eat? * What's on the market? * What'
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05
Nov
Tech & manufacturing pick‑up: Kowa Company, Ltd. lands at Frederickson industrial park

Tech & manufacturing pick‑up: Kowa Company, Ltd. lands at Frederickson industrial park

August in Tacoma: sun sneaking through smoke from wildfires, the scent of barbecues still going strong. My son asked if
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05
Nov
Port of Tacoma economic impact report underscores local job scale

Port of Tacoma economic impact report underscores local job scale

Cue the summer humidity and the aroma of salt from the Narrows Bridge. My kid and I attempted a kayak
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05
Nov
Tacoma wins $30M federal grant to upgrade stormwater infrastructure

Tacoma wins $30M federal grant to upgrade stormwater infrastructure

Nothing beats a clear July day on Ruston Way. My kid caught his first crab last weekend. We boiled it.
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05
Nov
Tacoma Tech Scene Quietly Explodes — 4 startups just raised $10M+

Tacoma Tech Scene Quietly Explodes — 4 startups just raised $10M+

When Mount Rainier’s clear in August, it reminds you why we live here. I’ve hiked that beast twice
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05
Nov
UW Tacoma plans tech accelerator — here’s what it means for South Sound innovation

UW Tacoma plans tech accelerator — here’s what it means for South Sound innovation

Labor Day just passed, and like clockwork, the Seahawks are 1-0 and I’m already wondering if Hawks are SB
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05
Nov
HEADLINE: Tacoma waterfront development just got approved — here's what changes

HEADLINE: Tacoma waterfront development just got approved — here's what changes

Woke up to the sound of rain on the roof — again. My daughter says she loves the coziness, but I
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