City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Feb 24, 2026
City Council Approves System Development Charges for Wastewater and Stormwater Utilities
The Tacoma City Council has approved updates to the City’s utility funding model designed to help ensure that new development covers its fair share of infrastructure costs. With…
Feb 24, 2026
City Council Unanimously Approves Funding for HIV and STI Self-testing for LGBTQ+ Youth Â
On February 24, 2026, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 41859, allocating $30,000 from the Council Contingency Fund to the Oasis Youth Center to expand…
Feb 23, 2026
Swearing-In Ceremony for Chief Patti Jackson
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., the Tacoma Police Department will hold a swearing-in and badge-pinning ceremony for Chief Patti Jackson. Members of the media are…
Feb 18, 2026
Nominations Open Now Through March 17 for 2026 Historic Preservation Awards
The Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission is seeking nominations for the 2026 Historic Preservation Awards. The awards celebrate the best in preservation projects and programming. The Outstanding Achievement award…
Feb 17, 2026
Street Closures Projected to Start the Week of February 23 for Residential Street Restoration Program Maintenance WorkÂ
Below are upcoming projected street closures to allow for maintenance work as part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. While work is projected to start the week of…
Feb 17, 2026
City of Tacoma Expands Garbage Can Program in Response to Community FeedbackÂ
The City of Tacoma’s Tidy-Up Tacoma program is increasing the number of public garbage cans across the city to improve cleanliness, reduce litter and illegal dumping, and support…
Feb 10, 2026
Tacoma City Council Announces City Manager Finalists
During the February 10 Tacoma City Council meeting, the Council announced the finalists in the City of Tacoma’s nationwide search for its next City Manager. The finalists selected…
Feb 10, 2026
City of Tacoma Observes Presidents Day on February 16
Administrative offices at the City of Tacoma will close on February 16 in observance of Presidents Day. The Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center (3510 S. Mullen St.) will…