City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Sep 09, 2025
Nominations Open for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Awards
The City of Tacoma’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) is now accepting nominations for Tacoma community members to be honored for their service at the annual Dr.
Sep 05, 2025
Applicants Sought for the Community’s Police Advisory Committee
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill six positions on the Community’s Police Advisory Committee (CPAC) to represent Council District Nos. 1, 4, and 5;…
Sep 04, 2025
Applicants Sought for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Technical Advisory Group
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking to fill three adult member positions, one youth position (age 16-18), and one alternate member position (adult or youth) on the…
Sep 03, 2025
Street Closure Scheduled September 8 – 10 for Residential Street Restoration Program Maintenance Work
Below is an upcoming 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…
Sep 03, 2025
Community Partnerships Help Tacoma Secure Funding for Safer Streets
The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department has successfully secured two significant grants that will enhance traffic safety and connectivity for residents: the Stewart Middle School Safe Routes…
Aug 29, 2025
Labor Day Observed by City of Tacoma on September 1
Administrative offices in the Tacoma Municipal Building complex (747 Market St. and 733 Market St.) and in other City of Tacoma facilities will close September 1, in observance…
Aug 27, 2025
An Update to the Community From Council Member Joe Bushnell on Fred Meyer Closure
“I remain deeply disappointed by the decision to close the Fred Meyer store on 72nd Street, a staple in our community for decades. This location is one of…
Aug 22, 2025
City of Tacoma Requests Dismissal of Initiative 2 Lawsuit
Today the City of Tacoma filed a response to a lawsuit brought against the City and Pierce County by United Food and Commercial Workers Local 367, Tacoma…