News from Public Safety
Oct 17, 2025
Second Homicide Arrest – 2700 South Orchard
Through continued investigation, Tacoma Police detectives developed probable cause to arrest a second adult male in connection with this homicide. On October 17, 2025, detectives took the…
Oct 14, 2025
Homicide Investigation and Arrest – 3700 South Orchard
On October 10, 2025, just after 2:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of South Orchard Street for reports of gunfire in the area. Officers…
Oct 01, 2025
Narcotics Seizure by Tacoma Police Special Investigations Unit
The Tacoma Police Department’s Special Investigations (SI) Unit made a record-breaking narcotics seizure as part of an ongoing investigation into a narcotics trafficker who traveled from California into…
Sep 09, 2025
City Council Approves Lateral Incentive Program for Tacoma Police DepartmentÂ
The Tacoma City Council voted on Tuesday to approve a Lateral Incentive Program for the Tacoma Police Department (TPD). Like departments across the nation, TPD has struggled to…
Aug 21, 2025
Asphalt Repairs to Bring Lane Closures at 72nd Street East and Portland Avenue East on September 6
The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department – Street Operations Division will perform asphalt repairs at the intersection of 72nd Street East and Portland Avenue East on Saturday,…
Aug 19, 2025
Hylebos Bridge Closure
Update: As of August 25, 2025, the Hylebos Bridge has been repaired and is open to vehicular traffic. The Hylebos Bridge (located off East…
Aug 18, 2025
Celebrate the Opening of the J Street Neighborhood Greenway in Tacoma’s Hilltop Neighborhood
The City of Tacoma invites community members to the opening of the J Street Neighborhood Greenway on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. located at Edna Travis…
Aug 13, 2025
Street Closure Scheduled August 18 – September 30 for Residential Street Restoration Program Maintenance Work
Below is an anticipated street closure to allow for maintenance work as part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject…