TOP 10 stories of 2008
By Tacoma Weekly Staff Writers
It was difficult to narrow down the many important news events of 2008 to a list of 10. New leaders were chosen for several important organizations, including World Trade Center Tacoma and Tacoma/Pierce County Health Department. The selection of a new leader for Tacoma Public Schools emerged on top due to the strong level of public interest in the process.
The election cycle generated many stories, including visits by U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton to the University of Puget Sound and long lines at polling places on Nov. 4.
Top Stories
- Bridge to get new cables
- Port shipper named Recycler of the Year
- Alumni gather in honor of old school before new Gray opens next month
- Point Ruston developer selected as Grinch of the Year
- A fond farewell to Debra King
- Tacoma, Skokomish Tribe reach agreement on dams
- Salmon return celebrated at Swan Creek
- Feds sue state over Foss
- Zoo closing two days a week in winter
- Not enough room at the North Pole?
News
Sports
City Scene
- Tacoma Art Place welcomes first artist-in-residence
- D.A.S.H. Center for the Arts announces 2009 season of performances
- Newest Cotner anthology will warm hearts like a cuddly puppy
- Father’s love of big band era inspires local singer
- Downtown Tacoma to transform magically for First Night
- Ring in the New Year with Federal Way Pops Orchestra
What's Happening
the west the railroads made
Apr. 13, 2008-Jan. 24, 2009
New exhibit at Washington State History Museum that explores how railroads transformed the West and helped create a truly continental nation. On display through Jan. 24, 2009.
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