City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Apr 28, 2026
Statement from District 4 Council Member Sandesh Sadalge on Home in Tacoma Year One
Tacoma’s lack of housing is pervasive. Many challenges facing our community are harder to solve because there just aren’t enough homes for those who live here. As we…
Apr 28, 2026
‘Home in Tacoma’ Sparks 62% Increase in Number of Proposed Housing Units in First Year
The City of Tacoma today released its Year One review of the Home in Tacoma initiative, revealing significant growth in housing development applications and a broader diversity of…
Apr 22, 2026
Hylebos Bridge Now Open to Vehicular Traffic
The Hylebos Bridge has reopened to vehicular traffic. It had failed to open properly on April 20 during routine testing, due to corrosive ocean air which had caused…
Apr 22, 2026
Pothole Palooza Returns May 4 – 15  to Focus on Maintenance and Preservation of 10 Arterial RoadwaysÂ
The City of Tacoma Public Works Department’s Street Operations crews will be out for another round of Pothole Palooza from May 4 – 15, 2026. During this time,…
Apr 21, 2026
City Council Adopts Updated Resolution for ‘Connect Tacoma’ Ballot PropositionÂ
The Tacoma City Council adopted Resolution 41894 at its April 21, 2026 City Council meeting, which supersedes the previously adopted Resolution 41890 regarding the proposed Connect Tacoma: Safe Streets and Sidewalks ballot measure. The updated resolution makes two…
Apr 20, 2026
Applicants Sought for the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill six positions on the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee: Council Districts (three positions): One community member from…
Apr 20, 2026
Hylebos Bridge Closed to Vehicular Traffic
Due to a mechanical issue, the Hylebos Bridge is closed to vehicular traffic while crews investigate. Community members are advised to plan ahead and observe posted detours. Updates…
Apr 20, 2026
City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department Recognized by American Public Works Association
The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department recently earned an American Public Works Association (APWA) Washington Chapter Project of the Year Award—one of only 11 presented statewide. “We…