City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Feb 05, 2026
City of Tacoma Invites Community Input on Proposals to Modernize Housing, Zoning, and Land Use Codes for 2026
The City of Tacoma is inviting community members to help shape the future of local land use by participating in the review process for the 2026 amendments to…
Feb 05, 2026
Mayor Anders Ibsen to Deliver First State of the City Address on March 4
Mayor Anders Ibsen will deliver his first State of the City Address – A City in Action – setting the tone for a new term focused on bold…
Feb 04, 2026
City of Tacoma Offers In-Person Workshop for Local Businesses on the Revolving Loan Fund Process
On February 25, from 3 – 4:30 p.m. at the Tacoma Public Library (1102 Tacoma Ave. S), the City of Tacoma will host an in-person workshop for local…
Feb 03, 2026
City Council Confirms Appointment of Patti Jackson as Tacoma’s Police Chief
On February 3, 2026, the City Council confirmed Interim City Manager Hyun Kim’s appointment of Patti Jackson as Tacoma’s Police Chief, effective February 9, 2026. “Tacoma matters to…
Feb 02, 2026
Homicide Investigation – 1200 Block of South I Street
At approximately 9:40 AM on February 1, 2026, Tacoma Police responded to an address in the 1200 block of S I street for a report of…
Jan 30, 2026
City of Tacoma Offers Virtual Workshop for Organizations New to Local Affordable Housing Development Funding Application Process
On February 18, from 1 – 3 p.m., the City of Tacoma will host a virtual technical assistance workshop on how to apply for local affordable housing development funding.
Jan 30, 2026
Street Closures Projected to Start the Week of February 9 for Residential Street Restoration Program Maintenance Work
Below are upcoming projected street closures to allow for maintenance work as part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. While work is projected to start the week of…
Jan 30, 2026
City of Tacoma Launches Regional Driver Safety Campaign to Support Safer Streets
The City of Tacoma has launched a new driver safety campaign aimed at reducing crashes and improving safety for people walking, rolling, and biking across the region. Funded…