City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Jun 18, 2025
No Impact to Garbage, Recycling and Yard/Food Waste Pick-Ups on June 19
Although administrative offices at the City of Tacoma will close on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth, the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center (3510 S. Mullen St.), including…
Jun 16, 2025
Applicants Sought for the Human Services Commission
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill six positions on the Human Services Commission: Five member positions and one youth position, between the ages of…
Jun 16, 2025
Applicants Sought for the Human Rights Commission
The Tacoma City Council is seeking to fill eight positions on the Human Rights Commission. The Human Rights Commission is comprised of fifteen members, serving three-year terms as…
Jun 10, 2025
City Council Advances Efforts to Address Community Concerns and Rising Costs from Animal Overpopulation
The Tacoma City Council voted on June 10 to adopt a set of code updates to better position the City to reduce animal overpopulation. Public complaints about animal…
Jun 10, 2025
A Statement From Mayor Victoria Woodards on the Closure of the Washington State Minority Business Development Agency Business Center
“I am deeply troubled by the closure of the Washington State Minority Business Development Agency Business Center located in Tacoma, a valued federal resource for minority-owned businesses serving…
Jun 10, 2025
City Council Adopts South Tacoma Neighborhood Plan, Celebrates Achievements and Sunset of Neighborhood Planning Program
Marking a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to community-informed work, the City Council adopted the South Tacoma Neighborhood Plan. The neighborhood plan, crafted to…
Jun 06, 2025
City to Support Outreach Teams and Volunteers Providing Unsheltered Individuals With Access to Essential Supplies During Rise in Temperatures
With temperatures anticipated to rise into the mid to upper 80s for two days starting June 8, the City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood and Community Services Department will support…
Jun 06, 2025
Street Closures Scheduled June 9 – July 18 for Residential Street Restoration Program Maintenance Work
Below is a list of upcoming street closures to allow for maintenance work as part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may…