City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Jul 24, 2026
Homicide Investigation – 400 Block of East 75th Street
Tacoma Police detectives are investigating a homicide following an assault that occurred in the 400 block of East 75th Street. On July 20, 2026, Tacoma Police officers responded…
Jul 21, 2026
Tacoma City Council Receives Positive Streets Initiative Update
In their Study Session today, the Tacoma City Council received an update on the accomplishments and outcomes of Tacoma’s Streets Initiative over the past ten years.
Jul 15, 2026
City of Tacoma to Collect Community Ideas for District 5 Project
District 5 community members are invited to give their input at a Participatory Budgeting Idea Collection Kick-Off in Wapato Park on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 6 –…
Jul 15, 2026
Tacoma Police Department to Swear in New K-9 Teams
The Tacoma Police Department invites members of the media to attend the official swearing-in ceremony for two of the department’s newest K-9 teams. K-9 Charlie and K-9 Maverick,…
Jul 14, 2026
Tacoma City Council Adopts Stronger Environmental Protections
In a vote during their regular meeting on Tuesday, the Tacoma City Council chose to strengthen environmental protections by amending the City’s Critical Areas Ordinance. These revisions focus…
Jul 14, 2026
Deputy Mayor Joe Bushnell Seeks Community Feedback on $20 Per Hour Minimum Wage Proposal
At today’s Tacoma City Council Economic Development Committee meeting, Deputy Mayor Joe Bushnell led a discussion on how the Tacoma City Council could raise the minimum wage to…
Jul 14, 2026
Arrest Made in Connection with 2024 Homicide
Tacoma Police detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with the 2024 homicide that occurred in the 2000 block of East 28th Street. During the course of the…
Jul 09, 2026
Homicide Arrest – 1000 Block of South Tacoma Way
Tacoma Police detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide that occurred in the 1000 block of South Tacoma Way. On July 6, 2026, at approximately…