City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories

Jan 22, 2025
Special Meeting of City Council Committee of the Whole on January 24
A special meeting of the City Council Committee of the Whole will be held on January 24 at 1 p.m. The purpose of the special meeting is to…

Jan 21, 2025
$10,000 in Grant Funding Secured to Accelerate Planning Phase of Workforce Development Hub and Childcare Facility in Tacoma’s East Side
Mayor Victoria Woodards has secured $10,000 in U.S. Conference of Mayors Dollarwise Grant funding to accelerate the planning phase of an innovative workforce development hub and childcare facility…

Jan 21, 2025
South 49th, 50th and 51st Streets – Between South Pine Street and South Oakes Street –Closed for Maintenance January 24 – 31
South 49th, 50th and 51st Streets – between South Pine Street and South Oakes Street – will be closed for maintenance January 24 – 31, from 8 a.m.

Jan 17, 2025
Information Sessions on January 29 and February 6 Regarding Grant and Loan Programs Made Possible by State Funding
Following the City’s recent update regarding its ongoing efforts to foster economic growth and revitalization – and the grant and loan programs made possible by funding…

Jan 17, 2025
Hylebos Bridge Temporarily Closed to Vehicular Traffic
The Hylebos Bridge (located off East 11th Street in the Tacoma Tideflats) is temporarily closed to vehicular traffic due to mechanical issues caused by cold weather. As a precaution,…

Jan 15, 2025
Public Hearing on February 4 Regarding Potential Moratorium Extension for Certain High-Impact Uses Within South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District
On February 4, 2025, the Tacoma City Council will conduct a public hearing on the potential extension of a moratorium concerning certain high-impact uses within the South Tacoma…

Jan 15, 2025
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration & Awards Next Week
The City of Tacoma’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) presents the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 20, 2025. The event features the annual…

Jan 15, 2025
A Statement From City Manager Elizabeth Pauli on Intention to Retire
“After much reflection, and with profound gratitude for the experience that I have had serving you and the community, I am announcing my intention to retire from my…