City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Mar 13, 2025
Applications Now Being Accepted for Three Positions on the Planning Commission
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill three positions on the Planning Commission: the District No. 4 position, the Environmental Community position, and the Architecture,…
Mar 11, 2025
Update: Point Defiance Park Sexual Assault Case
On the evening of Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the Tacoma Police Department received a report from an adult female who alleged she was attacked and sexually assaulted…
Mar 10, 2025
City of Tacoma to Host Information Sessions on Tacoma Streets Initiative II
The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department is holding Tacoma Streets Initiative II information sessions scheduled for March and April. This initiative focuses on enhancing Tacoma’s arterial streets,…
Mar 06, 2025
Community Events on March 17 and March 20 Offer Opportunities to Meet Interim Fire Chief Sionna Stallings-Ala’ilima
The City of Tacoma is hosting two community events – one in-person and one virtual – in March to offer Tacoma community members opportunities to meet Interim Fire…
Mar 06, 2025
Interim Police Chief Patti Jackson to Start on March 7
Patti Jackson will begin her role as Interim Police Chief on March 7. A definitive date for the swearing-in ceremony for Patti Jackson as Interim Police Chief will…
Mar 04, 2025
City of Tacoma Extends Moratorium on New Historic Special Review Districts
The City of Tacoma has extended the existing temporary moratorium on the nomination and designation of new Historic Special Review and Conservation Districts until November 5, 2025. This…
Mar 04, 2025
City Council Seeks to Broaden Inclusion of Seniors on Tacoma’s Committees, Boards, and Commissions
The Tacoma City Council voted on Tuesday to declare the inclusion of community members over the age of 65 on the City of Tacoma’s Committees, Boards, and Commissions…
Mar 01, 2025
Marine View Drive Reopened March 1
Due to a landslide on February 25, Marine View Drive was closed to northbound traffic at East 11th Street and Marine View Drive and southbound traffic at Slayden…