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6 stories matching drip

  1. City Declares War on Drip-Happy Residents Amid Water Famine

    Facing record low pressure, the water department threatens fines for citizens who let faucets run to prevent freezing pipes.

    Jan 7, 1909The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall

  2. Commuting in a Frog Pond

    Tacoma residents vent their frustration over dilapidated, rain-soaked cable cars as they await much-needed transit upgrades.

    Apr 5, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyStrange But True

  3. Violent Dispute Ends in D Street Stabbing

    A celebration between two roommates turned into a bloody assault, landing one in court and the other under police suspicion.

    Aug 22, 1904The Tacoma TimesD Street, Tacoma, Pierce County

  4. A Troubled Night at Ninth and Tacoma

    A woman experiencing a mental health crisis caused a public spectacle at a city horse trough, prompting police to intervene.

    Feb 20, 1909The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyStrange But True

  5. City Leaders Hike the South Tacoma Woods to Scout New Wells

    After a soaking walk through the forest, city officials and contractors consider a new strategy for Tacoma’s water future.

    Sep 9, 1904The Tacoma TimesWapato Lake, Tacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall

  6. The Unwanted 'Souvenir' of a Rainy Tacoma Commute

    Commuters on the Tacoma Railway & Power Company lines faced flooded cars and dripping seats, turning a simple transit ride into a soaked ordeal.

    Jun 18, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyStrange But True

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