City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Aug 18, 2026
Tacoma Police Department Launches Tacoma Public Safety Partnership
Today during the Tacoma City Council’s Study Session, Police Chief Patti Jackson presented on a new community programming effort. The Tacoma Public Safety Partnership (TPSP) is an 18-month pilot…
Aug 17, 2026
Stage 2 Burn Ban Order in Effect Across Tacoma
In consultation with the Pierce County Fire Marshal and local fire chiefs, Tacoma has been elevated to a Stage 2 burn ban, effective Monday, August 17, 2026. Worsening…
Aug 14, 2026
VISION 2050 Award for Historic Tideflats Subarea Plan Presented by Puget Sound Regional Council at Tacoma City Council Meeting
At a recent Tacoma City Council meeting, the Puget Sound Regional Council recognized the historic Tideflats Subarea Plan with a VISION 2050 award. The Tideflats Subarea Plan…
Aug 14, 2026
City of Tacoma to Activate New Automated Enforcement Cameras Beginning September 14Â
The City of Tacoma will activate two new automated speed enforcement cameras on September 14, as part of its ongoing commitment to improve traffic safety and eliminate…
Aug 13, 2026
Update Second 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…
Aug 13, 2026
Statement by Tacoma City Council Member John Hines on Advancing a Regional Effort to Address Animal Overpopulation
“Like many people in Tacoma, I was deeply disturbed by the recent news of the 61 cats found living in unsafe conditions on an abandoned sailboat near Owen…
Aug 11, 2026
Tacoma City Council Set to Join Pierce County’s Efforts to Launch Unified Regional Approach to Reduce HomelessnessÂ
Today, Pierce County Councilmember Jani Hitchen presented the proposed Pierce County Unified Regional Approach (URA) to reduce homelessness at the Tacoma City Council study session. The City Council, led…
Aug 07, 2026
Homicide Investigation – 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 arrival, officers…