City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Dec 31, 2025
Community Events on January 12 and January 15 Offer Opportunities to Meet Interim Police Chief Patti Jackson Â
The City of Tacoma is hosting two community events – one in-person and one virtual – in January to offer Tacoma community members opportunities to meet Interim Police…
Dec 31, 2025
Applicants Sought for the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill nine member positions and one Emerging Leader position on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (CIRA). This is a…
Dec 30, 2025
Targeted Road Repairs to Bring Lane Reductions on South 19th Street January 5 – 9
The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department Street Operations Division will perform road repairs on South 19th Street – from South Jackson Avenue to Grandview Drive West –…
Dec 23, 2025
Update in SR-509 Fatal Collision Investigation: Vehicle of Interest Impounded
Over the past 24 hours, investigators have located and impounded a vehicle of interest believed to be involved in this fatal collision. Detectives are actively…
Dec 22, 2025
City of Tacoma Observes Christmas Day December 25 and New Year’s Day January 1
City of Tacoma administrative offices are closed on December 25 and January 1 in observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center…
Dec 22, 2025
City of Tacoma Launches Pilot Program to Fast-Track ‘Missing Middle’ Housing
The City of Tacoma will launch a one-year pilot program in January 2026 aimed at accelerating the permitting and delivery of “middle housing” developments. The initiative is designed…
Dec 21, 2025
Tacoma Police Seeking Vehicle of Interest in Fatal Collision Involving Washington State Patrol Trooper on SR-509
The Tacoma Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle of interest involved in the fatal collision that occurred Friday…
Dec 16, 2025
City Council Introduces Quality Jobs Framework to Help Strengthen Local Economy
On December 16, the Tacoma City Council adopted Resolution 41825, which introduces a draft Quality Jobs Framework that highlights the City of Tacoma’s commitment to serving as a…