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City of Tacoma’s Proposed Biennial Budget Focuses on Everyday Services and Fiscal Sustainability

The City of Tacoma’s proposed 2027–2028 Biennial Budget, a $5.3 billion spending plan that addresses a $40 million structural deficit…

Homicide Investigation Update

At approximately 12:23 a.m. on August 27, 2026, Tacoma Police responded to a local area hospital after being notified that…

Homicide Investigation – 800 Pacific Avenue

At 12:27 AM Tacoma Police officers were dispatched to 800 Pacific Avenue for reports of shots being fired in the…

Update Fourth Homicide Arrest – 2100 block of N 30th St

At approximately 2:03 a.m. on August 7, 2026, Tacoma Police responded to the 2100 block of N. 30th St.

City of Tacoma Invites Community Members to Share Their Experience Crossing I-5

The City of Tacoma is launching its Tacoma I-5 Crossings Study and inviting community members to share their experiences. The…

Statement from Tacoma Chief of Police Patti Jackson on Understanding the Office of Independent Investigations (OII)

Following the officer-involved shooting in Tacoma on Sunday, September 27, 2026, you may be hearing about the…

2026 AMOCAT Arts Award Winners Announced

The Tacoma Arts Commission has announced this year’s AMOCAT Arts Award recipients: Arts & Culture Coalition of Pierce County (Arts…

City of Tacoma Awarded Competitive State Grant to Evaluate Residential Development Regulations and Permit Processing Times

The City of Tacoma has received a $70,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce. This grant funding allows for…

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