City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories

May 14, 2025
Applicants Sought for the Transportation Commission
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill two positions on the Transportation Commission: At-Large No. 4 and Council District No. 3. All members must be…

May 14, 2025
Applicants Sought for the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill eight positions on the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee: Council Districts (four positions): One community member from…

May 13, 2025
City Council Approves Blueprint for Expanding City’s Urban Forestry Program and Advancing Implementation of City’s Urban Forestry Management PlanÂ
The Tacoma City Council voted on Tuesday to direct the City Manager and Planning Commission to advance a phased set of actions aimed at creating a thriving urban…

May 13, 2025
Street Closures Scheduled May 19 – June 6 for Residential Street Restoration Program Maintenance Work
Below is a list of upcoming street closures to allow for maintenance work as part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may…

May 12, 2025
Tacoma Venues & Events Presents SkillShop Series: Permits, Programs, and Resources
Tacoma Venues & Events (TVE) continues its SkillShops series with Permits, Programs, and Resources, a free virtual session designed to help event organizers navigate permitting and licensing…

May 09, 2025
Tideflats Steering Committee Draft Subarea Plan Public Hearing on June 4
On June 4, no earlier than 6 p.m., the Tacoma Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Tideflats Steering Committee Draft Subarea Plan, the Draft Planned…

May 09, 2025
City of Tacoma Transitions to @tacoma.gov Email AddressesÂ
Today, May 9, the City of Tacoma completed its move to @tacoma.gov email addresses, effective immediately. This change does not apply to Tacoma Public Library and Tacoma Venues…

May 06, 2025
City of Tacoma’s Outreach Efforts During Home in Tacoma Process Earns Statewide Recognition
The City of Tacoma’s Planning and Development Services Department recently received the Jurisdictional Outreach Award for its work on Home in Tacoma from the Washington Association of Building…