City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Nov 18, 2025
Tacoma Creates 2024-2025 Annual Report Highlights Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Across Tacoma Â
Tacoma Creates, the first cultural access program of its kind in Washington state, has released its 2024-2025 Annual Report following the completion of its fifth funding cycle.
Nov 18, 2025
City Council Presented with Community Safety Action Strategy Built on Community Input
On November 18, 2025, the City Council was presented with a Community Safety Action Strategy developed by the City of Tacoma’s Center for Strategic Priorities. The…
Nov 18, 2025
City Council Presented With ‘Tacoma 2035’
On November 18, 2025, the City Council was presented with the Tacoma 2035 strategic framework, developed by the City of Tacoma’s Center for Strategic Priorities to build on…
Nov 17, 2025
North 5th Street – Between North Tacoma Avenue and North Division Avenue – to Close in Phases for Maintenance Starting December 1
North 5th Street – from North Tacoma Avenue to North Division Avenue – will close in phases for maintenance starting December 1. This work is part of the…
Nov 10, 2025
Fire Outside City of Tacoma Facility on Martin Luther King Jr. Way Temporarily Disrupts PEG ChannelsÂ
Damage from a fire that occurred in the early morning on November 9 outside a City of Tacoma facility on the 1200 Block of Martin Luther King Jr.
Nov 10, 2025
Homicide Investigation – 5100 S 58th Street
On November 9, 2025, at approximately 6:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 5100 block of South 58th Street for reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers located…
Nov 05, 2025
City of Tacoma Investing in New Technology to Enhance Customer Service
The City of Tacoma is investing in a major upgrade to its core business and financial software system. The upgrade is a foundational step that will equip the…
Nov 05, 2025
City of Tacoma Observes Veterans Day on November 11
The City of Tacoma will observe Veterans Day on November 11. City administrative offices will be closed. All Tacoma Public Library locations will be closed. There will be…