City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Aug 29, 2025
Labor Day Observed by City of Tacoma on September 1
Administrative offices in the Tacoma Municipal Building complex (747 Market St. and 733 Market St.) and in other City of Tacoma facilities will close September 1, in observance…
Aug 27, 2025
An Update to the Community From Council Member Joe Bushnell on Fred Meyer Closure
“I remain deeply disappointed by the decision to close the Fred Meyer store on 72nd Street, a staple in our community for decades. This location is one of…
Aug 22, 2025
City of Tacoma Requests Dismissal of Initiative 2 Lawsuit
Today the City of Tacoma filed a response to a lawsuit brought against the City and Pierce County by United Food and Commercial Workers Local 367, Tacoma…
Aug 21, 2025
Asphalt Repairs to Bring Lane Closures at 72nd Street East and Portland Avenue East on September 6
The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department – Street Operations Division will perform asphalt repairs at the intersection of 72nd Street East and Portland Avenue East on Saturday,…
Aug 19, 2025
Council Member Sandesh Sadalge Passes Resolution 41740 to Fund ‘Grit of Destiny: City of Tacoma’
Tonight, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 41740, authorizing an expenditure of $15,000 from the Council Contingency Fund in support of the “Grit of Destiny: City of Tacoma”…
Aug 19, 2025
City of Tacoma Partners with Crown Castle to Improve Fiber Installation
The City of Tacoma is partnering with Crown Castle, the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure, to pilot an innovative way of installing fiber. Using a small…
Aug 19, 2025
Hylebos Bridge Closure
Update: As of August 25, 2025, the Hylebos Bridge has been repaired and is open to vehicular traffic. The Hylebos Bridge (located off East…
Aug 18, 2025
Celebrate the Opening of the J Street Neighborhood Greenway in Tacoma’s Hilltop Neighborhood
The City of Tacoma invites community members to the opening of the J Street Neighborhood Greenway on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. located at Edna Travis…