City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories

May 23, 2025
City of Tacoma Observes Memorial Day on May 26
Administrative offices at the City of Tacoma will close on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. The Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center (3510 S. Mullen St.)…

May 20, 2025
City Council Authorizes Mayor Victoria Woodards to Execute Employment Contract With Hyun Kim for Interim City Manager Appointment
On May 20, 2025, the City Council passed a motion authorizing Mayor Victoria Woodards to execute the proposed employment contract on file with the City Clerk’s Office for…

May 15, 2025
Community Invited to Comment on Proposed Updates to One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code
On June 3, the Tacoma City Council will conduct a public hearing on proposed updates to the One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan and the Land Use Regulatory…

May 14, 2025
Applicants Sought for the Transportation Commission
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill two positions on the Transportation Commission: At-Large No. 4 and Council District No. 3. All members must be…

May 14, 2025
Applicants Sought for the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill eight positions on the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee: Council Districts (four positions): One community member from…

May 13, 2025
City Council Approves Blueprint for Expanding City’s Urban Forestry Program and Advancing Implementation of City’s Urban Forestry Management PlanÂ
The Tacoma City Council voted on Tuesday to direct the City Manager and Planning Commission to advance a phased set of actions aimed at creating a thriving urban…

May 13, 2025
Street Closures Scheduled May 19 – June 6 for Residential Street Restoration Program Maintenance Work
Below is a list of upcoming street closures to allow for maintenance work as part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may…

May 12, 2025
Tacoma Venues & Events Presents SkillShop Series: Permits, Programs, and Resources
Tacoma Venues & Events (TVE) continues its SkillShops series with Permits, Programs, and Resources, a free virtual session designed to help event organizers navigate permitting and licensing…