City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Jul 28, 2026
Tacoma City Council Expresses Opposition to Initiative Measure No. IL26-001 and Initiative Measure No. IL26-638
The Tacoma City Council unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 41972, expressing their opposition of two initiatives on the November 3, 2026, General Election Ballot: Initiative Measure No. IL26-001, which concerns parental rights related to children in…
Jul 28, 2026
Hylebos Bridge Reopened to Vehicular Traffic
The Hylebos Bridge (located off East 11th Street in the Tacoma Tideflats) has been reopened to vehicular traffic. Community members with questions or concerns can contact Public Works…
Jul 27, 2026
Capital Ready: Preparing Businesses for Growth in Public Contracting Workshop on August 26, 2026
The City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting Program, in collaboration with local financial institutions, invites small businesses to participate in an interactive workshop titled Capital Ready: Preparing Businesses…
Jul 27, 2026
Hylebos Bridge Closed to Vehicular Traffic
UPDATE: As of 12:15 pm on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the Hylebos Bridge is now open to both vehicular and shipping traffic. The Hylebos Bridge (located off East…
Jul 24, 2026
Homicide Investigation – 400 Block of East 75th Street
Tacoma Police detectives are investigating a homicide following an assault that occurred in the 400 block of East 75th Street. On July 20, 2026, Tacoma Police officers responded…
Jul 21, 2026
Tacoma City Council Receives Positive Streets Initiative Update
In their Study Session today, the Tacoma City Council received an update on the accomplishments and outcomes of Tacoma’s Streets Initiative over the past ten years.
Jul 15, 2026
City of Tacoma to Collect Community Ideas for District 5 Project
District 5 community members are invited to give their input at a Participatory Budgeting Idea Collection Kick-Off in Wapato Park on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 6 –…
Jul 15, 2026
Tacoma Police Department to Swear in New K-9 Teams
The Tacoma Police Department invites members of the media to attend the official swearing-in ceremony for two of the department’s newest K-9 teams. K-9 Charlie and K-9 Maverick,…