City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Feb 07, 2025
Public Hearing on Draft ‘One Tacoma’ Comprehensive Plan Update March 5
The Planning Commission has approved the public release of the draft “One Tacoma” Comprehensive Plan update and scheduled a public hearing on March 5 at 6 PM in…
Feb 07, 2025
South Pine Street – Between South 47th and South 56th Streets – to Close in Phases for Maintenance February 10 – 28
South Pine Street – between South 47th and South 56 streets – will close in phases for maintenance over a three-week period, from February 10 – 28, 8…
Feb 06, 2025
Tacoma City Council Member Joe Bushnell Appointed to Lead National League of Cities’ Military Communities Council
Tacoma City Council Member Joe Bushnell has been appointed to serve a one-year term as Chair of the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Military Communities Council. As…
Feb 04, 2025
Tacoma City Manager Appoints Patti Jackson as Interim Police Chief
Tacoma City Manager Elizabeth Pauli has announced the appointment of Patti Jackson as interim Police Chief, effective February 24, 2025. Patti Jackson brings 35 years of law enforcement…
Feb 04, 2025
A Statement From Acting Police Chief Paul Junger on Appointment of Interim Police Chief Patti Jackson
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the Tacoma Police Department and to work alongside such a dedicated and professional team. I have full confidence in the…
Jan 30, 2025
City Prepares to Deploy Snow Fleet Across Tacoma
Freezing temperatures and possible snow showers are in the forecast from beginning this Saturday, February 1 through the middle of the upcoming week. City of Tacoma Street…
Jan 30, 2025
Applications for 2025-2026 Tacoma Creates Funding Now Available
Tacoma Creates is now accepting applications for its sixth year of funding, supporting programs and events to be presented between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026 by…
Jan 30, 2025
Home in Tacoma Implementation Begins February 1
Following extensive community engagement, and the adoption of Ordinance 28793 last November, the City of Tacoma’s implementation of the Home in Tacoma zoning and standards package is set to…