City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Oct 20, 2025
City of Tacoma Files Pleadings with Washington State Court of Appeals Regarding Recent Superior Court Order on Initiative 2
The City of Tacoma, on October 20, 2025, filed pleadings with the Washington State Court of Appeals regarding the recent Superior Court Order concerning Initiative 2. Motion…
Oct 17, 2025
City of Tacoma Invites Community to Play a Direct Role in Search for Next City Manager
The City of Tacoma has launched a nationwide search for its next City Manager, and invites community members to play a direct role in the process. A survey…
Oct 17, 2025
Second Homicide Arrest – 2700 South Orchard
Through continued investigation, Tacoma Police detectives developed probable cause to arrest a second adult male in connection with this homicide. On October 17, 2025, detectives took the…
Oct 16, 2025
Registration Now Open for Free November Workshop on Designing Successful Business Spaces Â
The City of Tacoma’s Community & Economic Development Department is offering a free workshop to help local entrepreneurs select, design, and permit physical business spaces that foster community…
Oct 14, 2025
Mid-Biennium Budget Modification (Mid-Mod) Update Frequently Asked Questions
Mid-Biennium Budget Modification (Mid-Mod) Update FAQ Background When was the City of Tacoma’s Biennial Budget was adopted? At the December 10, 2024, City Council meeting,…
Oct 14, 2025
Homicide Investigation and Arrest – 3700 South Orchard
On October 10, 2025, just after 2:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of South Orchard Street for reports of gunfire in the area. Officers…
Oct 09, 2025
Statement from Tacoma City Council Members Sandesh Sadalge and Olgy Diaz on Defending Local Control of Law EnforcementÂ
“We share the concerns of Tacoma residents about the increased deployment of U.S. military domestically. As deployments expand to more cities, including Portland, Oregon here in the Pacific…
Oct 08, 2025
City Council Updates Multi-Family Tax Exemption Program Following Community Engagement and Government Performance and Finance Committee Review
The Tacoma City Council voted on October 7, 2025 to approve several Tacoma Municipal Code updates to the Multi-Family Tax Exemption Program (MFTE) program. The updates aim to…