City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Jun 18, 2026
No Impact to Garbage, Recycling and Yard/Food Waste Pick-Ups on June 19
Although administrative offices at the City of Tacoma will close on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth, the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center (3510 S. Mullen St.), including…
Jun 16, 2026
A Statement from At-Large Council Member Latasha Palmer on Rental Housing Resolution
“I’m pleased to see our community’s passion for civic engagement. As someone who has personally dealt with housing insecurity, has had both caring and difficult landlords, and heard…
Jun 16, 2026
Tacoma City Council Adopts Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
The Tacoma City Council has adopted the Six-Year Comprehensive Transportation Improvement Program Amended 2026 and 2027-2032. This comprehensive program supports a multimodal system that safely and efficiently connects…
Jun 16, 2026
Tacoma City Council Adopts 2026 Annual Code Amendments
On June 16, 2026, the Tacoma City Council voted to adopt Substitute Ordinance No. 29108, officially enacting the 2026 Annual Amendment to the One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan and…
Jun 15, 2026
Tacoma Avenue South – from South 38th Street to Wright Avenue – Closed Through July 20 for Residential Street Restoration Program Maintenance Work
Tacoma Avenue South – from South 38th Street to Wright Avenue – is closed through July 20 to allow for maintenance work as part of the Residential Street…
Jun 12, 2026
Statement from Council Member Latasha Palmer Regarding Stable, Safe, and Affordable Housing
“Housing continues to be a crisis in Tacoma, both in terms of the quantity of housing units that our city offers and the quality and affordability of many…
Jun 09, 2026
City Council Adopts Updated Stormwater Management Manual to Enhance Environmental Health and Regulatory Compliance Â
The Tacoma City Council has adopted Ordinance 29107, approving an updated Stormwater Management Manual and amending the Tacoma Municipal Code regarding allowable discharges. Taking effect on July 1, 2026, this…
Jun 09, 2026
City of Tacoma Presents Updated Financial Forecast as Next Step in ‘Roadmap to Recovery’ to Navigate National Economic Pressures
Today, the City of Tacoma’s Finance Department presented an updated financial forecast for the 2027-2028 Biennial Budget. Following the recent introduction of the City’s “Roadmap to Recovery”—a proactive,…