City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Feb 27, 2026
WIAA/Gesa Credit Union Basketball Tournament
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association’s (WIAA) 3A and 4A Basketball State Championship returns to the Tacoma Dome on March 4-7, 2026, as part of a…
Feb 26, 2026
Applicants Sought for the Public Utility Board
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill a position on the Public Utility Board. The Public Utility Board is comprised of five members who are…
Feb 25, 2026
City Council Confirms Appointment of Toni Esparza as Neighborhood & Community Services Director
On February 24, the Tacoma City Council confirmed Interim City Manager Hyun Kim’s appointment of Toni Esparza as Neighborhood & Community Services Director. Director Esparza has more than…
Feb 24, 2026
City Council Approves System Development Charges for Wastewater and Stormwater Utilities
The Tacoma City Council has approved updates to the City’s utility funding model designed to help ensure that new development covers its fair share of infrastructure costs. With…
Feb 24, 2026
City Council Unanimously Approves Funding for HIV and STI Self-testing for LGBTQ+ Youth Â
On February 24, 2026, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 41859, allocating $30,000 from the Council Contingency Fund to the Oasis Youth Center to expand…
Feb 23, 2026
Swearing-In Ceremony for Chief Patti Jackson
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., the Tacoma Police Department will hold a swearing-in and badge-pinning ceremony for Chief Patti Jackson. Members of the media are…
Feb 18, 2026
Nominations Open Now Through March 17 for 2026 Historic Preservation Awards
The Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission is seeking nominations for the 2026 Historic Preservation Awards. The awards celebrate the best in preservation projects and programming. The Outstanding Achievement award…
Feb 17, 2026
Street Closures Projected to Start the Week of February 23 for Residential Street Restoration Program Maintenance WorkÂ
Below are upcoming projected street closures to allow for maintenance work as part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. While work is projected to start the week of…