City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Nov 05, 2025
City of Tacoma Investing in New Technology to Enhance Customer Service
The City of Tacoma is investing in a major upgrade to its core business and financial software system. The upgrade is a foundational step that will equip the…
Nov 05, 2025
City of Tacoma Observes Veterans Day on November 11
The City of Tacoma will observe Veterans Day on November 11. City administrative offices will be closed. All Tacoma Public Library locations will be closed. There will be…
Nov 05, 2025
Planned System Outages in November 2025
The City of Tacoma is in the process of upgrading its primary business and financial software system to enhance internal operations and support future scalability.  …
Nov 04, 2025
Portion of McMurray Hill Road NE to Close for Hazardous Tree Removal
The City of Tacoma will close a portion of McMurray Hill Road NE on November 5, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., for hazardous tree removal. The road…
Nov 04, 2025
Connect With Creativity at ‘Arts at the Armory’ on November 15 and 16
The community is invited to attend Arts at the Armory, a vibrant two-day arts market taking place on November 15 and 16, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.,…
Nov 03, 2025
Registration Now Open for OMWBE Active Certification Class on November 17
The City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting Program is partnering with the Washington State Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) to host an OMWBE Active Certification Class on November…
Oct 28, 2025
A Statement from Tacoma City Council Member Walker on the Community Impacts of the Federal Government Shutdown
“I am deeply concerned that the prolonged shutdown of our federal government is compounding hardships in our community. From the impending loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…
Oct 28, 2025
City Council Approves Mid-Biennium Budget Modifications to Bolster Public Safety, Community Services, and Infrastructure
The City Council has approved mid-biennium budget modifications for 2025-2026 as part of a planned and transparent process to ensure the City’s finances align with current community…