City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Sep 03, 2026
South Tacoma Glass Recycling Drop-Off Location Closing Â
The City of Tacoma’s Environmental Services Department is removing the South Tacoma glass recycling drop-off container at 56th Street and Tacoma Mall Boulevard, effective immediately. After nearly three years of…
Sep 03, 2026
Labor Day Observed by City of Tacoma on September 7
Administrative offices in the Tacoma Municipal Building complex (747 Market St. and 733 Market St.) and in other City of Tacoma facilities will close September 7, in observance…
Sep 03, 2026
Hylebos Bridge to Close September 8 – 10 for Routine Structural Inspection
The Hylebos Bridge is scheduled to close, from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., September 8 – 10. Crews will be performing a routine structural inspection. Traffic control signage…
Sep 01, 2026
Applicants Sought for Tacoma Public Library Board of Trustees
The Tacoma City Council is looking for qualified applicants to fill two positions on the Library Board of Trustees. The Library Board of Trustees consists of five members…
Sep 01, 2026
Statement from Tacoma Mayor Anders Ibsen on Fred Meyer Closure
The loss of a second Fred Meyer in our community is a gut punch. There’s no other way of describing it. I’ve heard the fear and frustration from…
Aug 27, 2026
In-District City Council Meeting to Take Place on September 30 at STAR Center
The Tacoma City Council is taking its City Council meeting originally scheduled for 5 p.m. on September 29 in the Tacoma Municipal Building Council Chambers (747 Market St.,…
Aug 27, 2026
OMWBE Intro to Certification 101 Workshop on September 9
As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity…
Aug 27, 2026
Homicide Investigation
At approximately 12:23 a.m. on August 27, 2026, Tacoma Police responded to a local area hospital after being notified that a victim suffering from a gunshot wound…