City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
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…
Jun 05, 2025
City of Tacoma Seeks Applications for 2025–2027 Tacoma Poet Laureate Position
The City of Tacoma Community & Economic Development Department’s Arts & Cultural Vitality Division is now accepting applications for the role of Tacoma Poet Laureate, a two-year honorary…
Jun 05, 2025
Allyson Griffith Appointed Deputy City Manager for the City of Tacoma
The City of Tacoma has announced the formal appointment of Allyson Griffith as Deputy City Manager, effective immediately. She has been serving as Interim Deputy City Manager since…
Jun 03, 2025
‘Access to Capital’ Panel Discussion and Q&A on June 23
The City of Tacoma – in collaboration with the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE), Business Impact Northwest and Tacoma Pierce County Chamber –…
Jun 03, 2025
In-Person Class Regarding Business Taxes on June 10Â
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…
May 30, 2025
A Statement From City Manager Elizabeth Pauli on Police Chief Recruitment Process
Consistent with our shared commitment to thoughtful governance and enduring stability for the community, while I had previously signaled the start of a search for a permanent Police…
May 28, 2025
Tacoma Dome Welcomes Class of 2025
June marks a season of celebration as the Tacoma Dome welcomes thousands of graduates, their families, and friends from across the region. Between June 1 and June 20,…