City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Jul 07, 2026
City of Tacoma Awarded $7.6 Million BUILD Grant for Environmental Analysis and Final Design Phase of Fishing Wars Memorial Bridge Replacement Project
The City of Tacoma has been awarded a $7.6 million BUILD grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support the environmental analysis and final design of the…
Jul 06, 2026
Homicide Investigation – 1000 block of South Tacoma Way
At approximately 12:36 a.m., Tacoma Police officers responded to the 1000 block of South Tacoma Way for a report of a shooting.
Jul 02, 2026
Planning Commission Seeks Community Feedback on Draft Changes to Off-Street Parking CodeÂ
The Planning Commission, at its July 1 meeting, released proposed changes to the City’s off-street parking regulations for public review and comment. Community members are invited to share…
Jul 02, 2026
City of Tacoma Observes Independence Day
The City of Tacoma’s administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day which falls this year on Saturday, July 4. The Tacoma…
Jul 01, 2026
Regional Coalition to Unveil Draft Commencement Bay Restoration and Resilience Master Plan at Community Open House on July 15
The City of Tacoma, Parks Tacoma, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, the Port of Tacoma, and the Center for Urban Waters at the University of Washington Tacoma have…
Jun 30, 2026
Tacoma Residents Report Improved Satisfaction in 68 of 80 City Service Areas in 2026 Community Survey
Driven by improvements in community enrichment, customer service, and continued excellence in emergency response, resident satisfaction with City of Tacoma services increased across 85% of tracked metrics over…
Jun 30, 2026
80 Arts, Culture, Heritage, and Science Organizations Funded by Tacoma Creates for 2026-2027
The Tacoma Creates Advisory Board (TCAB) has approved contracts for the 2026-2027 funding cycle, totaling approximately $6.4 million, for 80 local non-profit organizations whose primary purpose is to…
Jun 30, 2026
Deputy Mayor Joe Bushnell Presents Tacoma Minimum Wage Community and Stakeholder Engagement Report to Economic Development Committee
At today’s Tacoma City Council Economic Development Committee meeting, Deputy Mayor Joe Bushnell released his Tacoma Minimum Wage Community and Stakeholder Engagement Report. Tacoma residents have engaged…