City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Jul 14, 2026
Tacoma City Council Adopts Stronger Environmental Protections
In a vote during their regular meeting on Tuesday, the Tacoma City Council chose to strengthen environmental protections by amending the City’s Critical Areas Ordinance. These revisions focus…
Jul 14, 2026
Deputy Mayor Joe Bushnell Seeks Community Feedback on $20 Per Hour Minimum Wage Proposal
At today’s Tacoma City Council Economic Development Committee meeting, Deputy Mayor Joe Bushnell led a discussion on how the Tacoma City Council could raise the minimum wage to…
Jul 14, 2026
Arrest Made in Connection with 2024 Homicide
Tacoma Police detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with the 2024 homicide that occurred in the 2000 block of East 28th Street. During the course of the…
Jul 09, 2026
Homicide Arrest – 1000 Block of South Tacoma Way
Tacoma Police detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide that occurred in the 1000 block of South Tacoma Way. On July 6, 2026, at approximately…
Jul 08, 2026
Preparing the Bid Workshop on July 22
NOTICE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Preparing the Bid Workshop will be rescheduled to a date to be determined in August 2026. The City of Tacoma – in…
Jul 08, 2026
Statement from At-Large Council Member Latasha Palmer and At-Large Council Member Olgy Diaz Regarding Stand-Alone Data Centers
“Many communities nationwide are expressing alarm over—and some are outright rejecting—the development of new stand-alone data centers due to real and potential impacts on utilities, local infrastructure, neighborhood…
Jul 08, 2026
Homicide Investigation – 6900 Block of East D Street
At approximately 3:04 a.m., Tacoma Police officers responded to the 6900 block of East D Street for several reports of gunshots in…
Jul 07, 2026
City of Tacoma Continues Working on ‘Roadmap to Recovery’
Following a recent financial forecast for its 2027-2028 Biennial Budget, the City of Tacoma has continued to work on its “Roadmap to Recovery” – a proactive, multi-year…