City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Apr 08, 2025
New E-Bike Rebate Programs Launch for Tacoma and Washington State
Two new e-bike rebate programs will launch on April 9 from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the City of Tacoma. Applications will be open April…
Apr 08, 2025
City of Tacoma Prepares for Launch of Website Modernization Project
The City of Tacoma has announced the upcoming modernization and domain change for its official website, currently known as cityoftacoma.org. With an anticipated launch date of April 30,…
Apr 03, 2025
Tacoma Celebrates Earth Day With Community Planting Party at Revitalized McKinley Overlook on April 19
The City of Tacoma and Pierce Conservation District invite the public to participate in the McKinley Overlook Planting Party, a community volunteer-driven event celebrating Earth Day. The event will…
Apr 02, 2025
Tacoma Streets Initiative II Information Sessions at South Tacoma and Swasey Library Branches Now Scheduled to Take Place on April 12
Tacoma Streets Initiative II information sessions at the South Tacoma and Swasey library branches, postponed in March due to weather conditions, are now scheduled to take place on…
Apr 02, 2025
Hilltop’s History Set to Come Alive With New Public Art Project
Hilltop community members and visitors will soon see a series of markers and plaques – installed in phases along Martin Luther King Jr. Way between 6th Avenue and…
Apr 02, 2025
Street Closures Scheduled April 7 – May 30 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…
Apr 01, 2025
Sionna Stallings-Ala’ilima Appointed Fire Chief
Sionna Stallings-Ala’ilima has been appointed Chief of the Tacoma Fire Department, effective immediately, City Manager Elizabeth Pauli announced. The appointment was confirmed by the City Council. Chief Stallings-Ala’ilima,…
Apr 01, 2025
Tacoma City Council Statement on National Actions to Strip Federal Employees of Their Collective Bargaining Rights
I – along with my colleagues on the Tacoma City Council – stand in strong solidarity with the Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and all workers affected…