City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Jun 23, 2025
25 Artists Funded by the Tacoma Arts Commission
The Tacoma Arts Commission recently awarded $100,000 in Tacoma Artists Initiative Program (TAIP) funding to 25 Tacoma-based artists working in artistic disciplines including dance, film, interdisciplinary, literary, music,…
Jun 23, 2025
Celebrate Tacoma’s Top Volunteers and Service Providers at the 2025 City of Destiny Awards
Tacoma City Council and the City’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) invite the community to attend the 39th Annual City of Destiny Awards on Thursday, June 26, 2025,…
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 17, 2025
Tacoma Venues & Events Issues Call to Artists for Tacoma Dome Public Art Installation
Tacoma Venues & Events (TVE) invites artists to apply for a new public art opportunity at the iconic Tacoma Dome. In partnership with the City of Tacoma’s Arts…
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…