City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Jul 01, 2026
Regional Coalition to Unveil Draft Commencement Bay Restoration and Resilience Master Plan at Community Open House on July 15
The City of Tacoma, Parks Tacoma, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, the Port of Tacoma, and the Center for Urban Waters at the University of Washington Tacoma have…
Jun 30, 2026
Tacoma Residents Report Improved Satisfaction in 68 of 80 City Service Areas in 2026 Community Survey
Driven by improvements in community enrichment, customer service, and continued excellence in emergency response, resident satisfaction with City of Tacoma services increased across 85% of tracked metrics over…
Jun 30, 2026
80 Arts, Culture, Heritage, and Science Organizations Funded by Tacoma Creates for 2026-2027
The Tacoma Creates Advisory Board (TCAB) has approved contracts for the 2026-2027 funding cycle, totaling approximately $6.4 million, for 80 local non-profit organizations whose primary purpose is to…
Jun 30, 2026
Deputy Mayor Joe Bushnell Presents Tacoma Minimum Wage Community and Stakeholder Engagement Report to Economic Development Committee
At today’s Tacoma City Council Economic Development Committee meeting, Deputy Mayor Joe Bushnell released his Tacoma Minimum Wage Community and Stakeholder Engagement Report. Tacoma residents have engaged…
Jun 30, 2026
System Development Charges for Wastewater and Stormwater Utilities to Take Effect on July 1
The City of Tacoma will implement System Development Charges (SDCs) for its wastewater and stormwater utilities starting July 1, 2026, following the City Council’s adoption of the SDC…
Jun 25, 2026
Applicants Sought for the Human Services Commission
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill six positions on the Human Services Commission: five member positions and one Emerging Leader position, for an individual…
Jun 24, 2026
City of Tacoma Launching New Voluntary Demolition Salvage Program to Promote Resource Reuse and Streamline Permitting
Beginning July 1, 2026, the City of Tacoma will launch its new Voluntary Demolition Salvage Program to encourage the recovery and reuse of building materials prior to demolition…
Jun 23, 2026
City Council Authorizes $1.75 Million South Tacoma Tree Canopy Enhancement Partnership with Washington Department of Ecology
Today, the Tacoma City Council adopted a resolution authorizing a $1.75 million Interagency Agreement (IAA) with the Washington Department of Ecology to launch the South Tacoma Tree Canopy…