City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Aug 01, 2025
City of Tacoma’s Solid Waste Management Launches Smart Camera Pilot to Reduce Contamination in Recycling
The City of Tacoma Environmental Services Department’s Solid Waste Management Division, in partnership with Prairie Robotics, is launching a two-year pilot project to help reduce contamination in the…
Aug 01, 2025
Registration Now Open for Inaugural ‘Grit City Connect: Construct Your Future’ Networking Event
Subcontractors can now register for the inaugural “Grit City Connect: Construct Your Future” — a networking event co-hosted by the City of Tacoma, Parks Tacoma, and Tacoma Public…
Jul 30, 2025
City of Tacoma’s Initial Response to the Initiative 2 Ballot Petition
During recent City Council Study Sessions and Meetings, Initiative 2, also known as the “Worker’s Bill of Rights,” was discussed. This initiative was proposed by members of the…
Jul 29, 2025
K-Pop Icon SEVENTEEN Announce World Tour ‘NEW_’ In U.S.
Acclaimed as one of the world’s top three touring acts, according to Billboard’s midyear Boxscore charts, K-pop icon SEVENTEEN will embark on the U.S. leg of their new world tour,…
Jul 28, 2025
OMWBE Certification 201 Workshop on August 18
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…
Jul 25, 2025
OMWBE Intro to Certification 101 Workshop on August 6
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…
Jul 25, 2025
Maintenance Construction on I-705 Stadium Spur Ramps to Begin August 11
The City of Tacoma Public Works Department’s Engineering Division will conduct maintenance on the I-705 Stadium Spur ramps starting August 11, 2025. These on- and off-ramps connect I-705…
Jul 24, 2025
Statement from City Council Member Joe Bushnell on the Upcoming Closure of Tacoma’s Pacific Fred Meyer Store
“I want to express my disappointment regarding the news of the upcoming closure of our local Pacific Fred Meyer store. For years, this store has been more than…