City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Jan 17, 2026
Community Event Funding Announced for 2026
Tacoma reinvests venue revenue to support free special events The City of Tacoma’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) has approved $90,000 in funding to…
Jan 15, 2026
City of Tacoma Observes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday on January 19
Administrative offices at the City of Tacoma will be closed on January 19 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. The Tacoma Recovery and Transfer Center…
Jan 15, 2026
OMWBE Intro to Certification 101 Workshop on February 4
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…
Jan 14, 2026
Applicants Sought for the Climate and Sustainability Commission
The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill seven seats on the Climate and Sustainability Commission, including the youth seat, reserved for an individual between the ages of…
Jan 14, 2026
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on January 19
The City of Tacoma’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) presents the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Greater Tacoma…
Jan 13, 2026
A Statement from the Tacoma City Council Regarding Community Safety Standards and Law Enforcement
We, the City Council, condemn the senseless killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis last week. We extend our deepest condolences to her family and community. Over the last…
Jan 09, 2026
Sergio C. Flores Appointed Tacoma Municipal Court Judge
Following a proactive recruitment process initiated in late 2025 under former Mayor Victoria Woodards, the Tacoma City Council recently appointed Sergio C. Flores to the position of Tacoma…
Jan 09, 2026
Statement from Mayor Anders Ibsen Regarding Recent ICE Activity 
“Like many across the country, I am outraged by the killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis and now the shootings by ICE agents in Portland. Early reports of…