City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
May 05, 2026
Tacoma City Council Reaffirms Commitment to Immigrants and Refugees, Supports Ongoing State and Federal Advocacy
Tonight, the Tacoma City Council unanimously adopted Substitute Resolution 41905, reaffirming the City’s commitment to immigrants and refugees and supporting ongoing state and federal advocacy. District 4 Council…
May 05, 2026
City of Tacoma Highlights Environmental Progress and Community Investments in 2025 Climate Action Report
The City of Tacoma has released its 2025 Climate Action Plan Progress Report, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to a healthier, more resilient, and sustainable community. Building on…
May 05, 2026
Public Hearing Regarding 2026 Amendment to One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code on May 19; Information Session on May 9
The Tacoma City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at approximately 5:15 p.m., to gather oral comments regarding the 2026 Amendment to the…
May 04, 2026
Styrofoam Recycling Returns to Tacoma Recycle Center Â
Styrofoam recycling is once again available to residents at the Tacoma Recycle Center (3510 S. Mullen St.). The City’s Solid Waste utility recently installed a new Styrofoam densifier, which means residents can drop off accepted Styrofoam packaging materials for free recycling at the Tacoma Recycle Center. “We…
May 04, 2026
OMWBE Intro to Certification 101 Workshop on May 18
As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity…
May 04, 2026
Applicants Sought for the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill six positions on the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities: five member positions and one emerging leader position (between…
May 01, 2026
Celebrate Tacoma’s Top Volunteers and Service Providers at the 2026 City of Destiny Awards
Free community event set for May 6 at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall Tacoma City Council and the City’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) invite the community and…
Apr 29, 2026
Homicide Investigation – 400 block of S J St
At approximately 6:52 PM on February 10, 2026, Tacoma Police responded to the emergency department at Tacoma General Hospital for a report of an infant…