City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories

Mar 17, 2025
Maintenance Work Brings Daytime Ramp Closures on I-705 and SR-509 in Tacoma March 24 – 28
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will be performing maintenance work along northbound Interstate 705 and under the State Route 509 interchange in Tacoma, which…

Mar 14, 2025
Historic Preservation Awards Nomination Deadline is April 1
The Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission is seeking Historic Preservation Award nominations recognizing people and projects keeping Tacoma’s history alive. There are a dozen award categories: Sustainability Housing Broadening…

Mar 14, 2025
South 21st Street in Tacoma to Close Starting Around March 26 for More Work on Prairie Line Trail Phase II
South 21st Street between Jefferson and Pacific avenues will close for six to eight weeks starting around March 26 for more work on Phase II of the City…

Mar 13, 2025
Applications Now Being Accepted for a Position on Public Utility Board
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill a position on the Public Utility Board. The Public Utility Board is comprised of five members who are…

Mar 13, 2025
Applications Now Being Accepted for Six Positions on the City Events and Recognitions Committee
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill six positions on the City Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC): positions representing Council District Nos. 3, 4, and 5,…

Mar 13, 2025
Applications Now Being Accepted for Three Positions on the Planning Commission
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill three positions on the Planning Commission: the District No. 4 position, the Environmental Community position, and the Architecture,…

Mar 11, 2025
Update: Point Defiance Park Sexual Assault Case
On the evening of Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the Tacoma Police Department received a report from an adult female who alleged she was attacked and sexually assaulted…

Mar 10, 2025
City of Tacoma to Host Information Sessions on Tacoma Streets Initiative II
The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department is holding Tacoma Streets Initiative II information sessions scheduled for March and April. This initiative focuses on enhancing Tacoma’s arterial streets,…