City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
May 18, 2026
City Council Takes Steps to Further Activate and Support High-Investment Corridors
The City Council unanimously approved a resolution recently, directing the City Manager to prioritize cross-departmental, collaborative solutions using existing resources to enhance community safety and vibrancy on high-investment…
May 12, 2026
Tacoma City Council Restricts Unauthorized Use of Public Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement
Tonight, the Tacoma City Council unanimously passed Ordinance 29105, updating Chapter 8.10 of the Municipal Code to prohibit the unauthorized use of municipal property for civil immigration…
May 12, 2026
City Manager Hyun Kim Details ‘Roadmap to Recovery’ Addressing the City’s General Fund Deficit and Modernizing City Operations
Faced with a projected $27 million structural deficit in the City of Tacoma’s General Fund that is anticipated to grow in the upcoming biennium, City Manager Hyun Kim has presented…
May 12, 2026
Tacoma Police Department to Recognize Five Tacoma Public School Employees Who Intervened in Violent Assault
The Tacoma Police Department will hold a press conference to recognize five Tacoma Public Schools employees who intervened during the April 30, 2026, aggravated assault at Foss High…
May 11, 2026
City Manager Hyun Kim to Present ‘Roadmap to Recovery’ on May 12
During the City Council’s Study Session at noon on May 12, City Manager Hyun Kim will present the Roadmap to Recovery – a proactive, data-driven strategy designed to…
May 11, 2026
Applicants Sought for the Local Employment and Apprenticeship Training Program (LEAP) Advisory Committee
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill 17 positions on the City’s Local Employment and Apprenticeship Training Program (LEAP) Advisory Committee. The 21-member committee membership…
May 11, 2026
Applicants Sought for the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill five positions on the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board: Two Seats Available Based on City Council District: Open to…
May 11, 2026
Homicide Arrest– 1100 block of S J St
On May 8, 2026, detectives arrested an adult male in connection with the April 23, 2026, homicide investigation. He was taken into custody without incident…