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Downtown Tacoma in fall showing Union Station along Pacific Avenue

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Tacoma City Council Passes Ordinance to Modernize Property Maintenance Standards, Address Repeat and Chronic Violations, and Strengthen Neighborhood Livability

The Tacoma City Council passed Ordinance 29125, implementing a consistent, comprehensive, and legally defensible standard for property maintenance and…

Statement from Emergency Response Leaders on Proposed Changes to Alternative Response

As the City of Tacoma works to address its structural budget deficit, some members of our emergency service agencies…

T-Town Takes Over the Dome Oct. 30

Free Trunk-or-Treat, Big Trucks, and Big Fun The City of Tacoma, Tacoma Public Schools, and Korsmo Construction invite community members…

Homicide Arrest – 1100 Commerce Street

Investigation update, October 22, 2026: On October 21, 2026, detectives made another arrest in connection with this homicide. A teenage…

Community Members and Stakeholders Invited to Help Shape a More Accessible Tacoma

In its ongoing efforts to support public spaces that are welcoming, safe, and accessible to all, the City of Tacoma’s…

Homicide Arrest – 1100 Commerce Street

Investigation update, October 20, 2026: Over the course of the investigation, detectives developed probable cause to arrest two adult males…

Homicide Investigation – 1100 Commerce Street

At 2:23 am on Sunday, October 18, 2026, Tacoma Police officers were dispatched to the area of 1100 Commerce Street…

CANCELLED – ‘Capital Ready: Preparing Businesses for Growth in Public Contracting’ Workshop on October 27

Please note that as of 10/26/2026, this event has been cancelled.

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Mayor Anders Ibsen in Council Chambers

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