City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Feb 23, 2025
Homicide Investigation – 4800 North 18th Street
At approximately 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025, our officers responded to the 4800 block of North 18th Street on a report of shots fired and a…
Feb 21, 2025
Interim Police Chief Start Date Delayed; Acting Police Chief Appointed
The City of Tacoma anticipates a delay in the start date for Patti Jackson as Interim Police Chief, previously anticipated to be February 24, 2025. While the City…
Feb 21, 2025
City of Tacoma Invests $800,000 to Expand Youth and Cultural Programming in District 4
The City of Tacoma has invested $800,000 to expand youth and cultural programming in District 4, as directed by the more than 12,000 District 4 residents who had…
Feb 13, 2025
City Crews Prepare for More Winter Weather in TacomaÂ
Freezing temperatures and possible snow showers are in the forecast again beginning Thursday, February 13 through Friday, February 14. City of Tacoma Street Operations crews…
Feb 11, 2025
City of Destiny Awards: Nominations Open Through March 14, 2025
The City of Tacoma is now accepting nominations for the 39th Annual City of Destiny Awards, a tradition honoring outstanding local volunteers since 1987. The nomination period closes…
Feb 11, 2025
City of Tacoma Nominates Cassidy Maruska for Prestigious Association of Washington Cities Scholarship
Mayor Victoria Woodards proudly announced the City of Tacoma’s nomination of Cassidy Maruska, from the Science and Math Institute in Tacoma, for the Association of Washington Cities (AWC)…
Feb 11, 2025
City Manager Appoints Tanja Carter as Community & Economic Development Director
City Manager Elizabeth Pauli has appointed – and Council has confirmed – Tanja Carter as Community & Economic Development Department Director, effective March 24, 2025. With extensive experience…
Feb 10, 2025
City of Tacoma Observes Presidents Day on February 17
Administrative offices at the City of Tacoma will close on February 17 in observance of Presidents Day. The Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center (3510 S. Mullen St.) will…