City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Jan 28, 2025
City of Tacoma’s Passage of Resolution 41609 Deprioritizes Local Enforcement Against Entheogen-Related ActivitiesÂ
The Tacoma City Council passed Resolution 41609, which declares entheogen-related activities among the City of Tacoma’s lowest law enforcement priorities. It also declares the Tacoma City Council’s support…
Jan 28, 2025
Tacoma City Council Adopts Ordinance 29015 to Help Food and Beverage Businesses Navigate Grease Interceptor RequirementsÂ
The Tacoma City Council adopted Ordinance 29015 to help food and beverage businesses navigate grease interceptor requirements, promoting economic growth, and fostering a more equitable business environment in…
Jan 28, 2025
City Council Statement on Immigration Enforcement, Federal Grants and Loans, and Local Infrastructure Projects
“We understand that the numerous new executive orders and implementing memorandums from the federal government —including those regarding immigration enforcement, pausing federal grants and loans, as well as…
Jan 24, 2025
Murray Morgan Bridge Temporarily Closed to Traffic
The Murray Morgan Bridge, located on East 11th Street between Pacific Avenue and East F Street, is temporarily closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Earlier today, the bridge…
Jan 22, 2025
Special Meeting of City Council Committee of the Whole on January 24
A special meeting of the City Council Committee of the Whole will be held on January 24 at 1 p.m. The purpose of the special meeting is to…
Jan 21, 2025
$10,000 in Grant Funding Secured to Accelerate Planning Phase of Workforce Development Hub and Childcare Facility in Tacoma’s East Side
Mayor Victoria Woodards has secured $10,000 in U.S. Conference of Mayors Dollarwise Grant funding to accelerate the planning phase of an innovative workforce development hub and childcare facility…
Jan 21, 2025
South 49th, 50th and 51st Streets – Between South Pine Street and South Oakes Street –Closed for Maintenance January 24 – 31
South 49th, 50th and 51st Streets – between South Pine Street and South Oakes Street – will be closed for maintenance January 24 – 31, from 8 a.m.
Jan 17, 2025
Information Sessions on January 29 and February 6 Regarding Grant and Loan Programs Made Possible by State Funding
Following the City’s recent update regarding its ongoing efforts to foster economic growth and revitalization – and the grant and loan programs made possible by funding…