City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Feb 17, 2026
City of Tacoma Expands Garbage Can Program in Response to Community FeedbackÂ
The City of Tacoma’s Tidy-Up Tacoma program is increasing the number of public garbage cans across the city to improve cleanliness, reduce litter and illegal dumping, and support…
Feb 10, 2026
Tacoma City Council Announces City Manager Finalists
During the February 10 Tacoma City Council meeting, the Council announced the finalists in the City of Tacoma’s nationwide search for its next City Manager. The finalists selected…
Feb 10, 2026
City of Tacoma Observes Presidents Day on February 16
Administrative offices at the City of Tacoma will close on February 16 in observance of Presidents Day. The Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center (3510 S. Mullen St.) will…
Feb 05, 2026
City of Tacoma Invites Community Input on Proposals to Modernize Housing, Zoning, and Land Use Codes for 2026
The City of Tacoma is inviting community members to help shape the future of local land use by participating in the review process for the 2026 amendments to…
Feb 05, 2026
Mayor Anders Ibsen to Deliver First State of the City Address on March 4
Mayor Anders Ibsen will deliver his first State of the City Address – A City in Action – setting the tone for a new term focused on bold…
Feb 04, 2026
City of Tacoma Offers In-Person Workshop for Local Businesses on the Revolving Loan Fund Process
On February 25, from 3 – 4:30 p.m. at the Tacoma Public Library (1102 Tacoma Ave. S), the City of Tacoma will host an in-person workshop for local…
Feb 03, 2026
City Council Confirms Appointment of Patti Jackson as Tacoma’s Police Chief
On February 3, 2026, the City Council confirmed Interim City Manager Hyun Kim’s appointment of Patti Jackson as Tacoma’s Police Chief, effective February 9, 2026. “Tacoma matters to…
Feb 02, 2026
Homicide Investigation – 1200 Block of South I Street
At approximately 9:40 AM on February 1, 2026, Tacoma Police responded to an address in the 1200 block of S I street for a report of…