City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Jun 25, 2026
Applicants Sought for the Human Services Commission
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill six positions on the Human Services Commission: five member positions and one Emerging Leader position, for an individual…
Jun 24, 2026
City of Tacoma Launching New Voluntary Demolition Salvage Program to Promote Resource Reuse and Streamline Permitting
Beginning July 1, 2026, the City of Tacoma will launch its new Voluntary Demolition Salvage Program to encourage the recovery and reuse of building materials prior to demolition…
Jun 23, 2026
City Council Authorizes $1.75 Million South Tacoma Tree Canopy Enhancement Partnership with Washington Department of Ecology
Today, the Tacoma City Council adopted a resolution authorizing a $1.75 million Interagency Agreement (IAA) with the Washington Department of Ecology to launch the South Tacoma Tree Canopy…
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…