City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Oct 06, 2026
City of Tacoma’s Proposed Biennial Budget Focuses on Everyday Services and Fiscal Sustainability
The City of Tacoma’s proposed 2027–2028 Biennial Budget, a $5.3 billion spending plan that addresses a $40 million structural deficit in the $696 million General Fund, prioritizes the…
Oct 06, 2026
Homicide Investigation Update
At approximately 12:23 a.m. on August 27, 2026, Tacoma Police responded to a local area hospital after being notified that a victim suffering from a gunshot wound had…
Oct 04, 2026
Homicide Investigation – 800 Pacific Avenue
At 12:27 AM Tacoma Police officers were dispatched to 800 Pacific Avenue for reports of shots being fired in the area. Upon arrival, officers located two adult males…
Oct 01, 2026
Update Fourth Homicide Arrest – 2100 block of N 30th St
At approximately 2:03 a.m. on August 7, 2026, Tacoma Police responded to the 2100 block of N. 30th St. for a report of a shooting. Upon…
Oct 01, 2026
City of Tacoma Invites Community Members to Share Their Experience Crossing I-5Â
The City of Tacoma is launching its Tacoma I-5 Crossings Study and inviting community members to share their experiences. The study will examine the streets, bridges, and underpasses…
Sep 30, 2026
Statement from Tacoma Chief of Police Patti Jackson on Understanding the Office of Independent Investigations (OII)
Following the officer-involved shooting in Tacoma on Sunday, September 27, 2026, you may be hearing about the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations, or OII,…
Sep 30, 2026
2026 AMOCAT Arts Award Winners Announced
The Tacoma Arts Commission has announced this year’s AMOCAT Arts Award recipients: Arts & Culture Coalition of Pierce County (Arts Patron), Rainbow Center and Ted Brown Music (Community…
Sep 29, 2026
City of Tacoma Awarded Competitive State Grant to Evaluate Residential Development Regulations and Permit Processing Times
The City of Tacoma has received a $70,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce. This grant funding allows for an independent audit of the City’s existing residential…