City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories

Jul 29, 2025
K-Pop Icon SEVENTEEN Announce World Tour ‘NEW_’ In U.S.
Acclaimed as one of the world’s top three touring acts, according to Billboard’s midyear Boxscore charts, K-pop icon SEVENTEEN will embark on the U.S. leg of their new world tour,…

Jul 28, 2025
OMWBE Certification 201 Workshop on August 18 Â
As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity…

Jul 25, 2025
OMWBE Intro to Certification 101 Workshop on August 6Â
As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity…

Jul 25, 2025
Maintenance Construction on I-705 Stadium Spur Ramps to Begin August 11Â
The City of Tacoma Public Works Department’s Engineering Division will conduct maintenance on the I-705 Stadium Spur ramps starting August 11, 2025. These on- and off-ramps connect I-705…

Jul 24, 2025
Statement from City Council Member Joe Bushnell on the Upcoming Closure of Tacoma’s Pacific Fred Meyer Store
“I want to express my disappointment regarding the news of the upcoming closure of our local Pacific Fred Meyer store. For years, this store has been more than…

Jul 24, 2025
Draft Critical Areas Ordinance Update Public Hearing on August 20Â
On August 20, 2025, no earlier than 5:30 p.m., the Tacoma Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Draft Critical Areas Ordinance Update to Tacoma…

Jul 21, 2025
Public Hearing on 2025 Historic Preservation Code Updates August 6
On August 6, 2025, no earlier than 5:30 p.m., the Tacoma Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the sections of the Tacoma Municipal…

Jul 21, 2025
City of Tacoma to Begin 2025 Striping Maintenance Project on July 28
The Public Works Department’s Engineering Division will begin its 2025 Striping Maintenance Project on July 28, to refresh pavement markings at key intersections and streets throughout Tacoma. To…