City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Jan 08, 2026
City Offers Virtual Workshop Series for Small Businesses on AI and Cybersecurity
The City of Tacoma, in partnership with HTM Consulting, is hosting a virtual workshop series for small businesses on the practical application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity.
Jan 08, 2026
Street Closures Projected to Start the Week of January 12 for Residential Street Restoration Program Maintenance Work
Below are upcoming street closures to allow for maintenance work as part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. North 39th Street from North Verde Street to North Mason…
Jan 07, 2026
30 Community Art Projects Funded by the Tacoma Arts Commission
The Tacoma Arts Commission recently awarded $147,000 in Community Arts Projects funding to 30 Tacoma organizations, groups, and businesses in support of 2026 public outreach projects. “This funding…
Jan 06, 2026
City Council Approves 0.1% Criminal Justice Sales & Use Tax to Enhance Community Safety and Support Vital Services Â
The Tacoma City Council has approved a 0.1% Criminal Justice Sales & Use Tax (also referred to as the Public Safety Sales Tax). This funding mechanism is designed…
Jan 06, 2026
District 5 Council Member Joe Bushnell to Serve as Deputy Mayor in 2026Â
At tonight’s City Council meeting, District 5 City Council Member Joe Bushnell was appointed to serve as Tacoma’s Deputy Mayor in 2026. Elected in 2021 and reelected in…
Jan 06, 2026
City of Tacoma Secures Over $4 Million in Transportation Improvement Board Grants Â
The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department has successfully secured over $4 million in competitive grants from the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB). This funding award…
Jan 06, 2026
Sandesh Sadalge Sworn in as District 4 Tacoma City Council Member for First Full Term Â
Sandesh Sadalge was officially sworn in as the District 4 Tacoma City Council Member by Speaker Laurie Jinkins for his first full term. Council Member Sadalge is the…
Jan 06, 2026
District 2 Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh Begins Second Term   Â
District 2 Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh was sworn in to her second term with the Tacoma City Council on January 6, 2026. Elected in November 2021 and re-elected…