Nov 10 2020

Port launches digital tour amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

The Port of Tacoma is offering a new virtual tour to the public amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Visitors to the virtual tour will be able to go on a journey exploring 22 sites within the Port’s facility on the Tacoma Tideflats, including Port-owned properties, habitat restoration areas, and several businesses located in the area.  

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Sep 30 2020

Port of Tacoma announces settlement agreement related to Fair Campaign Practices Act litigation

The Port of Tacoma (Port), Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County (EDB), Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber (Chamber), and the Washington State Office of Attorney General (Attorney General) have agreed to settle a lawsuit related to the Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA). 

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Sep 21 2020

Port of Tacoma recognized by American Association of Port Authorities with award of excellence

The Port of Tacoma has earned an Award of Excellence from the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) for our educational outreach and environmental awareness campaign.

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Sep 14 2020

Port announces new director of communications

The Port of Tacoma welcomes Carol Bua as its new director of communications. In this role, Bua will be responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction to the Port’s communications department, overseeing the development and execution of a comprehensive program that encompasses public relations, social media and media relations.

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Sep 11 2020

Port's commitment to the community

Earlier this week, high winds snapped the lines of a Port of Tacoma tenant’s barge that was carrying a container crane. The barge and crane eventually drifted down the Ruston Way waterfront where it came into contact with Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern. We greatly appreciate the efforts of our tenant for their work to safely recover the barge and bring it back to the Port.

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Aug 31 2020

Port Biologist explains cloudy water on Commencement Bay

Every summer, as the snow recedes from Mount Rainier, tiny particles on the mountain (known as glacial flour) hitch a ride into the Puyallup-White River watershed and eventually end up in Commencement Bay.

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Aug 17 2020

Port of Tacoma’s restoration project on Lower Wapato Creek to move forward

The Port of Tacoma is one step closer to restoring and reestablishing Lower Wapato Creek into a vibrant tidal wetland and stream complex that will support salmon and other wildlife.

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Jul 29 2020

Thais Howard returns to Port of Tacoma as director of engineering

Thais Howard has rejoined the Port of Tacoma Aug. 3 to lead the engineering team for her second tenure at the helm.

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Jul 23 2020

Port of Tacoma awards economic development funds to 10 Pierce County projects

The Port of Tacoma Commission identified 10 local economic development projects to invest in.

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Jul 20 2020

Port retires older cranes at Husky Terminal

We’re bidding farewell to four of our older cranes after decades of service.

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