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City of Tacoma Invites Community to Play a Direct Role in Search for Next City Manager

The City of Tacoma has launched a nationwide search for its next City Manager, and invites community members to play…

Second Homicide Arrest – 2700 South Orchard

Through continued investigation, Tacoma Police detectives developed probable cause to arrest a second adult male in connection with this…

Registration Now Open for Free November Workshop on Designing Successful Business Spaces 

The City of Tacoma’s Community & Economic Development Department is offering a free workshop to help local entrepreneurs select, design,…

Mid-Biennium Budget Modification (Mid-Mod) Update Frequently Asked Questions

Mid-Biennium Budget Modification (Mid-Mod) Update FAQ Background When was the City of Tacoma’s Biennial Budget was adopted? …

Homicide Investigation and Arrest – 3700 South Orchard

On October 10, 2025, just after 2:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of South Orchard Street…

Statement from Tacoma City Council Members Sandesh Sadalge and Olgy Diaz on Defending Local Control of Law Enforcement

“We share the concerns of Tacoma residents about the increased deployment of U.S. military domestically. As deployments expand to more…

City Council Updates Multi-Family Tax Exemption Program Following Community Engagement and Government Performance and Finance Committee Review

The Tacoma City Council voted on October 7, 2025 to approve several Tacoma Municipal Code updates to the Multi-Family Tax…

City of Tacoma Launches Multi-Phase Tacoma Municipal Building Exterior Preservation Project

The City of Tacoma is launching the Tacoma Municipal Building Exterior Preservation Project, a multi-phase effort to address decades of…

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