City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Jan 06, 2026
Latasha Palmer Begins Serving as Tacoma City Council Member, At-Large Position 6 Â
Latasha Palmer has begun serving as Tacoma City Council Member At-Large Position 6, following her electoral victory in 2025. Council Member Palmer’s oath of office took place on January 6, 2026.
Jan 06, 2026
Mayor Anders Ibsen Sworn in During First Tacoma City Council Meeting of 2026
Anders Ibsen was sworn in tonight as Mayor of the City of Tacoma, in a ceremony formally marking his new term. Mayor Ibsen will focus on delivering measurable…
Jan 01, 2026
Homicide Investigation – 3500 block of E Grandview Ave
At approximately 3:39 AM on January 1, 2026, Tacoma Police responded to an address in the 3500 block of E Grandview Ave for a report of…
Dec 31, 2025
Community Events on January 12 and January 15 Offer Opportunities to Meet Interim Police Chief Patti Jackson Â
The City of Tacoma is hosting two community events – one in-person and one virtual – in January to offer Tacoma community members opportunities to meet Interim Police…
Dec 31, 2025
Applicants Sought for the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill nine member positions and one Emerging Leader position on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (CIRA). This is a…
Dec 30, 2025
Targeted Road Repairs to Bring Lane Reductions on South 19th Street January 5 – 9
The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department Street Operations Division will perform road repairs on South 19th Street – from South Jackson Avenue to Grandview Drive West –…
Dec 23, 2025
Update in SR-509 Fatal Collision Investigation: Vehicle of Interest Impounded
Over the past 24 hours, investigators have located and impounded a vehicle of interest believed to be involved in this fatal collision. Detectives are actively…
Dec 22, 2025
City of Tacoma Observes Christmas Day December 25 and New Year’s Day January 1
City of Tacoma administrative offices are closed on December 25 and January 1 in observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center…