The substation impacted by today’s power outage in Pierce County. (Courtesy: Tacoma Power Staff) Read Thousands of homes and businesses in Pierce County went dark Wednesday morning when the power […]Read More
WestRock Paper Mill closing in Tacoma — job losses, utility impacts and the end of the Tacoma Aroma?
WestRock, a Georgia-based corrugated packaging company, announced that its paper mill on the Tacoma tideflats will close up shop at the end of September. The mill has been in operation for nearly 100 years, processing wood fibers into paper and emitting sulfurous scents infamous for contributing to the Tacoma Aroma. Read More
