City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories

Jan 13, 2025
City of Tacoma Observes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday on January 20
Administrative offices at the City of Tacoma will close on January 20 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. The Tacoma Recovery and Transfer Center (3510…

Jan 13, 2025
Four Open Seats on Climate and Sustainability Commission for Terms to Begin May 1
The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill four seats — including a youth seat for individuals between the ages of 16 and 24 – on the Climate…

Jan 13, 2025
$4 Million State Grant to Support Business and Community Reinvestment in Tacoma
The City of Tacoma has secured a $4 million grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce. This funding, made possible through the state’s Community Reinvestment Project (CRP),…

Jan 13, 2025
Intersection Closure at South 12th Street and Union Avenue on January 20
The Public Works Department’s Street Operations Division plans to perform asphalt repair at the intersection of South 12th Street and Union Avenue on January 20, 2025. It will…

Jan 10, 2025
South 51st and South 52nd Streets – Between South Junett Street and South Pine Street – Closed for Maintenance January 13 – 15
South 51st and South 52nd Streets – between South Junett Street and South Pine Street – will be closed for maintenance January 13 – 15, from 8 a.m.

Jan 10, 2025
Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation – 4800 Block of North 18th Street
At approximately 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025, our officers responded to the 4800 block of North 18th Street on a report of shots fired and a…

Jan 09, 2025
Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh Appointed to Washington State Shorelines Hearings Board
Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh has been appointed by the Association of Washington Cities to serve on the Washington State Shorelines Hearings Board. There are five other members on…

Jan 09, 2025
Special Meeting of City Council Committee of the Whole on January 10
A special meeting of the City Council Committee of the Whole will be held on January 10 at 1 p.m. The purpose of the special meeting is to…