City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Aug 04, 2026
Tacoma City Council Funds Pilot with St. Leo Food Connection to Expand Food Access at Tacoma Public LibraryÂ
The Tacoma City Council unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 41977 to allocate $15,000 in Council contingency funds to support St. Leo Food Connection’s pilot partnership with Tacoma…
Aug 04, 2026
Applications Now Being Accepted for three Positions on the Urban Design Board
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill three positions on the Urban Design Board: One Development and Design Professional – individuals with professional experience related…
Jul 28, 2026
Tacoma City Council Expresses Opposition to Initiative Measure No. IL26-001 and Initiative Measure No. IL26-638
The Tacoma City Council unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 41972, expressing their opposition of two initiatives on the November 3, 2026, General Election Ballot: Initiative Measure No. IL26-001, which concerns parental rights related to children in public schools,…
Jul 28, 2026
Hylebos Bridge Reopened to Vehicular Traffic
The Hylebos Bridge (located off East 11th Street in the Tacoma Tideflats) has been reopened to vehicular traffic. Community members with questions or concerns can contact Public Works…
Jul 27, 2026
Capital Ready: Preparing Businesses for Growth in Public Contracting Workshop on August 26, 2026
The City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting Program, in collaboration with local financial institutions, invites small businesses to participate in an interactive workshop titled Capital Ready: Preparing Businesses…
Jul 27, 2026
Hylebos Bridge Closed to Vehicular Traffic
UPDATE: As of 12:15 pm on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the Hylebos Bridge is now open to both vehicular and shipping traffic. The Hylebos Bridge (located off East…
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.