City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Mar 03, 2026
Tacoma City Council Votes to Enter Negotiations with Hyun Kim for City Manager Role
The Tacoma City Council voted this evening to enter into contract negotiations with Hyun Kim to officially assume the role of City Manager for Washington’s third-largest city. Mr.
Mar 03, 2026
Registration Now Open for Grit City Connect Networking Event
Subcontractors can now register for the Grit City Connect networking event – co-hosted by the City of Tacoma, Tacoma Public Schools, Parks Tacoma, and the Port of Tacoma…
Mar 03, 2026
Mayor Anders Ibsen to Deliver First State of the City Address on March 4
Tomorrow, March 4, Mayor Anders Ibsen will deliver his first State of the City Address – A City in Action – setting the tone for a new term…
Mar 03, 2026
City of Tacoma to Host Free Virtual ‘Capability Statements 101’ Workshop on March 11Â
To help local businesses successfully navigate government and commercial contracting, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) team is partnering with the Washington APEX Accelerator to host…
Mar 03, 2026
City of Tacoma to Host Free ‘AI for Small Business’ Workshop on March 10Â
To help local entrepreneurs navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), the City of Tacoma’s Community & Economic Development Department will host a free, in-person workshop…
Feb 27, 2026
WIAA/Gesa Credit Union Basketball Tournament
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association’s (WIAA) 3A and 4A Basketball State Championship returns to the Tacoma Dome on March 4-7, 2026, as part of a…
Feb 26, 2026
Applicants Sought for the Public Utility Board
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill a position on the Public Utility Board. The Public Utility Board is comprised of five members who are…
Feb 25, 2026
City Council Confirms Appointment of Toni Esparza as Neighborhood & Community Services Director
On February 24, the Tacoma City Council confirmed Interim City Manager Hyun Kim’s appointment of Toni Esparza as Neighborhood & Community Services Director. Director Esparza has more than…