City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Jun 05, 2025
City of Tacoma Seeks Applications for 2025–2027 Tacoma Poet Laureate Position
The City of Tacoma Community & Economic Development Department’s Arts & Cultural Vitality Division is now accepting applications for the role of Tacoma Poet Laureate, a two-year honorary…
Jun 05, 2025
Allyson Griffith Appointed Deputy City Manager for the City of Tacoma
The City of Tacoma has announced the formal appointment of Allyson Griffith as Deputy City Manager, effective immediately. She has been serving as Interim Deputy City Manager since…
Jun 03, 2025
‘Access to Capital’ Panel Discussion and Q&A on June 23
The City of Tacoma – in collaboration with the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE), Business Impact Northwest and Tacoma Pierce County Chamber –…
Jun 03, 2025
In-Person Class Regarding Business Taxes on June 10Â
As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity…
May 30, 2025
A Statement From City Manager Elizabeth Pauli on Police Chief Recruitment Process
Consistent with our shared commitment to thoughtful governance and enduring stability for the community, while I had previously signaled the start of a search for a permanent Police…
May 28, 2025
Tacoma Dome Welcomes Class of 2025
June marks a season of celebration as the Tacoma Dome welcomes thousands of graduates, their families, and friends from across the region. Between June 1 and June 20,…
May 27, 2025
Lane Closures on Schuster Parkway Scheduled June 9 – 13Â
The City of Tacoma Public Works Department’s Street Operations Division will close one lane of northbound Schuster Parkway and one lane of southbound Schuster Parkway,…
May 23, 2025
City of Tacoma Observes Memorial Day on May 26
Administrative offices at the City of Tacoma will close on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. The Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center (3510 S. Mullen St.)…