City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Sep 18, 2025
2026 Special Events Funding Applications Open
The City of Tacoma’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) is now accepting applications for funding to support public-benefiting special events in 2026. This marks the fifth-year applicants…
Sep 16, 2025
Mayor Victoria Woodards to Deliver Final State of the City Address on October 2
Mayor Victoria Woodards will deliver her final State of the City Address – Grit, Growth, and Gratitude – on October 2 at the Lincoln High School Auditorium (701…
Sep 15, 2025
Applicants Sought for the Tacoma Arts Commission and the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill seven open positions on the Tacoma Arts Commission and one open position on the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board:…
Sep 15, 2025
Applicants Sought for the Landmarks Preservation Commission
The Tacoma City Council is looking for qualified applicants, who are residents of the City, to fill the following positions on the Landmarks Preservation Commission: Architect (Two Positions):…
Sep 10, 2025
South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District Code Updates Adopted by the Tacoma City Council
On September 9, the Tacoma City Council adopted amendments to the South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District (STGPD) Code and related sections of Tacoma Municipal Code (TMC) Title…
Sep 09, 2025
City Council Unanimously Approves Funding for Immigrant Detainee Support
Tonight, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 41757, allocating $20,000 from the Council Contingency Fund to Advocates for Immigrants in Detention Northwest (AIDNW). The funding will support…
Sep 09, 2025
City Council Approves Lateral Incentive Program for Tacoma Police DepartmentÂ
The Tacoma City Council voted on Tuesday to approve a Lateral Incentive Program for the Tacoma Police Department (TPD). Like departments across the nation, TPD has struggled to…
Sep 09, 2025
2025 AMOCAT Arts Award Winners Announced
The Tacoma Arts Commission has announced this year’s AMOCAT Arts Award winners: Tacoma Public Library (Arts Patron), Remakery and Mi Centro (Community Outreach by an Organization), and Saiyare…