The Landmarks Preservation Commission is comprised of 11 volunteer members who are appointed by the Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee and confirmed by the City Council to serve three-year terms. Membership is composed of three ar  Read more

Subsequent to the initial proposal of the budget, adjustments were made incorporating Council feedback in the areas of Library services, neighborhood planning, downtown retail support, and opioid support. The Council is also reviewing adjustments rel  Read more

The most up-to-date information regarding this recruitment, including biographical summaries and photos for each of the Tacoma Police Chief finalists, will be made available on the City's website by the week of November 30, 2020.  Read more

The City of Tacoma is extending the operation of the Warming Center located at the Eastside Community Center (1721 E. 56th Street) through December 31, 2020.   Read more

NLC is the largest and most representative organization for cities, their elected leaders and municipal staff, and advocates for city priorities in Washington, D.C. by building strong federal-local partnerships.  Read more

Celebrate Tacoma, a searchable database of businesses that sell directly to consumers and are licensed and located within Tacoma’s city limits.   Read more

Customers whose garbage, recycling and yard waste are normally picked up on Thursdays or Fridays can expect pick-up one day later this week.   Read more

What happens next is up to us. Each one of us is responsible for making choices every day that impact whether case counts shrink or grow, and we all have a role to play in protecting the health – and the very lives – of our friends, family, neighbors  Read more

Once the Attorney General’s Office has completed their review and released their records, the City of Tacoma will begin its own independent administrative review processes.   Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Planning and Development Services is launching the Home in Tacoma Project to gain community and industry insight in updating Tacoma’s housing growth policies and zoning.  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill five positions on the Human Services Commission (HSC); four member positions and one youth position, between the ages of 16 and 18.   Read more

Essential services including emergency services and garbage, recycling and yard/food waste collection remain operational.  Read more

In these historic times, I hope you will continue to advocate in a way that upholds the admirable precedent that the Tacoma community has set for standing up and speaking out both peacefully and with great passion.  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill the following four positions on the Community’s Police Advisory Committee: one youth position age 16-18, one Council District No. 3 position, and two At-Large positions.   Read more

The City of Tacoma has established a warming center at Metro Parks’ Eastside Community Center (1721 E 56th St), which will operate 24 hours a day during activation for any resident who needs a warm place during cold weather.  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill two positions; Mechanical Engineering representative and Structural Engineering representative on the Board of Building Appeals, for a five-year term each. Applicants should have knowledge and/or experience   Read more

Heal the Heart of Tacoma will be a community-led effort that aims to spark long term change strengthening and healing communities, providing the foundation necessary to achieve greater equity in service delivery, and increasing trust in local institu  Read more

The City Council approved a lease agreement through July 2023 with the church at the October 20, 2020 Tacoma City Council meeting.   Read more

Celebrate Tacoma will launch in November 2020. To be included in Celebrate Tacoma, local retail, restaurant, café and service businesses are invited to participate in a brief survey.   Read more

Community members are invited to attend a this virtual event to inform the development of interview questions for candidates.  Read more

The City Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) is now accepting nominations for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award through...  Read more

A Community Town Hall will take place on October 21, and Public Hearings will take place on October 27 and November 10. Input using Balancing Act tool accepted through November 13.   Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill four positions on the Transportation Commission, two At-Large positions, and District Nos. 4 and 5 positions...  Read more

In an effort to mitigate the negative economic impacts of COVID-19 on Tacoma's micro businesses, defined as five or fewer employees including owners, the City of Tacoma's Community and Economic Development Department has established a COVID-19 Resili  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants with experience in government performance and financial auditing, public administration, and government financial and fiscal practices to fill the community member position on the Audit Advisory Board  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill six positions on the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities, including five member positions and one youth position, between the ages of 16 and 18.  Read more

Recently the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $20 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan with a...  Read more

The Green Tacoma Partnership invites community groups, families, and individuals to participate in Green Tacoma Days and to...  Read more

It will air on TV Tacoma, and stream on tvtacoma.com and Facebook at facebook.com/cityoftacoma from 1 - 3 PM.  Read more

The City of Tacoma is holding a virtual open house for the second phase of the South 56th Street and Cirque Drive Corridor Improvements Project on...  Read more

The City of Tacoma is working with First Christian Church and the Low-Income Housing Institute (LIHI) to operate an additional Tacoma Emergency Micro Shelter Site at 602 N. Orchard.  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division will perform asphalt repairs on Northshore Parkway Northeast, between...  Read more

The Tacoma Arts Commission is comprised of 15 volunteer members who are appointed by the Economic Development Committee and confirmed by the City Council to serve three-year terms. Members are Tacoma residents who are arts advocates and/or artists.  Read more

The role of the Board of Ethics is to receive, investigate, and make recommendations for disposition of complaints of violation of the Code of Ethics by the City Manager, the Director of Public Utilities, a member of the Public Utility Board (Utility  Read more

The City Council has passed Resolution 40658 supporting responsible recreational drone use in Tacoma.   Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed 2020 amendments to the One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom.   Read more

Information about Tacoma Arts Month events and programming is at TacomaArtsMonth.com.   Read more

Mayor Harold G. Moss was committed to fighting for dreams that mattered. Today, he leaves an extraordinary legacy that matches the depth and breadth of his love for Tacoma.  Read more

Applicants are encouraged to attend a free workshop October 8, which explains and addresses questions about the application and funding process. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 PM on November 9, 2020.  Read more

The City of Tacoma is seeking up to four new members for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Technical Advisory Group (BPTAG)...  Read more

The first Tacoma Creates Advisory Board meeting will be held on Monday, October 5 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm via Zoom. All meetings are open to the public.   Read more

The City of Tacoma has established an Air Quality Relief Site at Metro Parks’ Eastside Community Center (1721 E 56th St), which will operate daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for any resident who needs refuge from smoke beginning tomorrow.  Read more

Resolution 40652 was co-sponsored by Mayor Victoria Woodards, At-Large Council Member Lillian Hunter and District 2 Council Member Robert Thoms.   Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Historic Preservation Office has partnered with Historic Tacoma and Tacoma Historical Society to bring the community a Third Thursday series of historic preservation focused conversations. The first event in the series is a prese  Read more

Resolution 40652 is co-sponsored by Mayor Victoria Woodards, At-Large Council Member Lillian Hunter and District 2 Council Member Robert Thoms.   Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill two positions on the Planning Commission, the District No. 1 position and the Development Community position.   Read more

Essential services remain operational. Please note that Community Forum will take place on the third Tuesday of this month.   Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division has scheduled street repairs at the intersection of  Read more

Mayor Victoria Woodards and the City Council will recognize Tacoma’s top volunteers and service providers during this year’s...  Read more

We understand the frustration that the family expressed and share their desire for a thorough independent investigation that is completed as swiftly as possible.   Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division will be upgrading the ADA ramps on the westbound portion of...  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants from all Council Districts to fill six positions including...  Read more

This is a deeply complex and historic time, and it will require all of us coming together if we want to realize meaningful long-term change that improves lives across our community now and for generations to come.   Read more

The Tacoma City Council passed resolution 40636 to directly address health and racial equity issues impacting individuals detained at the Northwest ICE Processing Center (NWIPC).   Read more

Grit City Trees is the City of Tacoma’s free street tree giveaway program. Applications for the 2020 season are being accepted now...  Read more

This evening, the Tacoma City Council will accept $518,521 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding from the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA).  Read more

The rapid uptick in COVID-19 cases across Washington state, and right here in Tacoma, means that we must all work together to contain this deadly virus.   Read more

As Tacoma faces a projected loss of approximately 4,000 summer program slots that provide youth with safe and supportive spaces, a community coalition that includes the City of Tacoma, Tacoma Public Schools, Graduate Tacoma and other supporters have   Read more

Don Ramsdell, Chief of Police for the City of Tacoma since 2003, announced today that he will retire from the force effective January 2021.   Read more

As the City of Tacoma continues its efforts to adapt public services to conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Community Forum resumes as a part of the July 14 virtual City Council meeting.   Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department was recently selected to receive the American Public Works Association (APWA) 2020 Project of the Year Award...  Read more

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the 2020 Community Cleanup program has been modified. This year only, the program...  Read more

A second round of applications for the City of Tacoma’s Rental Assistance Program will be accepted from July 8, 2020 – July 15, 2020.  Read more

Together, we protect and support our LGBTQ+ community in enforcement of anti-discrimination laws and advancing full equity in all we do.  Read more

The City of Tacoma is scheduled to begin work on the Taylor Way Rehabilitation Project starting Tuesday, July 7, 2020...  Read more

The City of Tacoma is reminding community members that fireworks are prohibited in Tacoma. Violators can receive a $257 fine and the confiscation of fireworks.   Read more

Essential services including emergency services and garbage, recycling and yard/food waste collection remain operational.  Read more

With cases of COVID‐19 in Pierce County once again on the rise, the City Council has passed Resolution 40620, encouraging the use of face coverings in public spaces. The resolution was sponsored by Mayor Victoria Woodards, At-Large Council Member Lil  Read more

As part of ongoing efforts to enhance transparency and improve communications while developing a long-term approach to criminal justice reform, the City Council has passed Resolution 40621. This resolution establishes a communications protocol for de  Read more

The City Council has passed Resolution 40622, acknowledging the disparate impacts of systematic racism and affirming the City of Tacoma’s commitment to anti‐racist systems transformation.  Read more

The City of Tacoma established a new online resource for the community to track investigation information about Use of Deadly Force by Tacoma Police. The page provides information and resources about Washington State Law and the criteria for independ  Read more

Now that Pierce County is in Phase 2 of Washington’s Safe Start recovery plan, the City of Tacoma will resume services for the on-street parking system starting...  Read more

Approximately 36 percent of businesses approved for funding operate in the food and beverage industry, followed by 20 percent in the retail industry. These have been two of the hardest hit sectors during this pandemic.  Read more

The public hearing will take place at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency, the public hearing will be conducted virtually.   Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Solid Waste Management was awarded the 2020 Recycler of the Year Award for...  Read more

The Curbside Cafes and Markets program is responsive to Tacoma businesses needs to meet physical distancing requirements from the Washington Safe Start Plan.   Read more

We strongly concur with the Governor and Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney that this new information mandates that an independent agency other than the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department conduct a new investigation of the entire event.   Read more

“For many years, I have been an advocate for meaningful criminal justice reform that would provide greater safety for those communities that are traditionally marginalized and not well served by our existing justice systems, especially our African-Am  Read more

I am proud of the passion our Mayor has for our community and for the depth of empathy and support she has always shown for the oppressed and persecuted in our community, especially our Black brothers and sisters.  Read more

I am deeply grateful for the support Governor Jay Inslee has shown to the Tacoma community as we learned that the cause of death of Manny Ellis.  Read more

I join with Governor Jay Inslee in vowing that we are determined to have a full, complete and independent investigation into the death of Manuel Ellis.   Read more

While we wait for the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office to complete its investigation, we have placed the four officers involved in this case on administrative leave.   Read more

As we work together to dismantle systemic racism and other harmful constructs that do not support our shared vision of Tacoma – a diverse, compassionate city with its sights set on a positive future and a better world – today we pause.   Read more

As Mayor of a city where almost 11 percent of our population is African-American, what we have witnessed as a nation hurts me deeply and personally.  Read more

As news of the tragic and unacceptable death of George Floyd in Minneapolis continues to send traumatic shockwaves across our nation, Tacoma grieves with his family and all those who grieve.   Read more

The progress we have made to slow the spread of COVID-19 has only come as a result of the difficult but necessary steps we have taken as a community.   Read more

Mayor Victoria Woodards and the City Council will recognize Tacoma’s top volunteers and service providers this year during the 34th Annual City of Destiny Awards...  Read more

Essential services including emergency services and garbage, recycling and yard/food waste collection remain operational.  Read more

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) is conducting a virtual assessment of the Tacoma Police Department June 17-19 to verify Tacoma Police Department’s policy and procedures, management, operations and support services  Read more

Fuzhou, capital of the southeastern Chinese province of Fujian and Tacoma's Sister City since 1994, has donated 70,000 disposable medical masks and 500 disposable medical gowns to help curb the spread of COVID-19 locally.   Read more

The City of Tacoma is holding a pre-construction virtual open house for the Taylor Way Rehabilitation Project on...  Read more

Starting Monday, May 18, the City of Tacoma’s Solid Waste Management is making additional service changes at the...  Read more

In response to a request from the community to establish a way for people to donate to the rental assistance program, the City of Tacoma has opened the City of Tacoma Rental Assistance Fund with Greater Tacoma Community Foundation.   Read more

The City of Tacoma is working with Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) and the Low-Income Housing Institute (LIHI) to relocate the Tacoma Emergency Micro Shelter Site, which has been operating since mid-December at 8th and MLK.  Read more

The State guidance allowing them to safely sell mixed drinks to go will provide much needed relief and resiliency for our small business partners while allowing customers to have access to delicious craft cocktails.  Read more

The Office of Arts & Cultural Vitality recently launched the inaugural year of Tacoma Creates funding with contracts totaling just under $1 million to 58 organizations whose primary purpose is to advance or preserve arts, culture, heritage, and scien  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill one position on the Public Utility Board.   Read more

If we are to further open up our economy and return to more of those things in life that sustain us and bring us joy, we must stay the course.   Read more

All events are from 6 - 7:30 PM on Zoom. Access details are available here.  Read more

The City of Tacoma has launched T-Town Hall, a new virtual community event series of four weekly conversations on issues of importance to the community during this unprecedented public health and economic crisis.   Read more

This first step to ease restrictions and reopen construction with safety protocols that protect both workers and our community is a model that we will be able to learn from as we look at reopening other sectors of the economy.  Read more

The program, which launched today, provides a one-time payment of up to $1,000 directly to landlords of selected individuals or families who live in the city limits of Tacoma and have experienced loss of employment or reduction in wages due to COVI  Read more

The City of Tacoma is excited to announce this year’s Historic Preservation Month theme ̶ “Cultural Landscapes,” which celebrates the significance of Tacoma’s open spaces and natural environment to our past, present and future.  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Parking Services is offering two new on-street parking programs in response to...  Read more

We have been notified by Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department that Tacoma has a confirmed loss of life due to COVID-19 – a woman in her 90s – and this loss will be reflected in the health department’s COVID-19 case count later this afternoon.  Read more

Respect for individuals of all races, ethnicities and national origins is an integral part of our cultural fabric as a city and as a community.  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Planning and Development Services is amending the Director's Rule 01-2019 to suspend the requirement for a community meeting and instead creating a 30-day comment period in which written comments will be accepted. The notificatio  Read more

While we may be making progress in slowing the spread of the virus, progress only comes as a result of steps like these to drastically limit our day-to-day activity.  Read more

We each have a critical responsibility in stopping the spread of COVID-19 and preventing unnecessary deaths in Tacoma and across the nation.  Read more

More information regarding the COVID-19 Stabilization Loan is available at makeittacoma.com  Read more

In accordance with Governor Inslee's emergency “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order and to help minimize the spread of COVID-19...  Read more

Our everyday choices — how we shop, reaching out to friends and family, and finding ways to give hope to others — have the power to bring great strength to our community as we weather this storm.  Read more

The City of Tacoma is working closely with local, state, and national health officials to slow the spread of the coronavirus....  Read more

Council voted this evening to confirm the City of Tacoma’s March 12 state of emergency proclamation in response to COVID-19.   Read more

Tacoma City Manager Elizabeth Pauli and Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards proclaimed a state of emergency in response to COVID-19 at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2020 in accordance with the Tacoma Municipal Code Chapter 1.10.   Read more

When possible, customers are encouraged to observe the precautionary measures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control, which include practicing social distancing strategies.  Read more

The City Council strongly encourages community members to participate at City Council meetings in written form.   Read more

Beginning March 16, 2020, the number of jurors who are called will be reduced, and two jury orientation rooms will be provided to increase social distancing between jurors.   Read more

Because there is much we are continuing to learn, I appreciate that Governor Jay Inslee has taken an incremental approach in limiting larger events only through the end of March at this time.  Read more

The City of Tacoma continues to make community health and safety a top priority. While there are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at either the Beacon (415 S. 13th St.) or Lighthouse (5016 A St.) Activity Centers, due to the increased health   Read more

Out of an abundance of caution and in recognition of community concerns, we have decided to reschedule the South Sound Sustainability Expo that was to take place on Saturday, March 14 as well as the T-Town City Services Expo that was to take place on  Read more

The Tacoma Municipal Court continues to follow Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department's guidance on COVID-19.   Read more

The City of Tacoma is continuing to follow the guidance of Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and operate under normal conditions, as there are no confirmed cases of the virus in Pierce County.  Read more

This evening, Mayor Victoria Woodards launched “Compassionate Tacoma” – an initiative encouraging Tacoma residents and businesses to take specific actions in support of fostering a more welcoming, connected, vibrant and resilient community.  Read more

Out of an abundance of caution, as well as concerns expressed by the community, the 2020 State of the City Address is moving to an alternate format.   Read more

The Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission is accepting nominations for the 2020 Historic Preservation Awards.   Read more

This move is projected to bring approximately 320 jobs to Downtown Tacoma in the summer of 2021.  Read more

Garbage, recycling and yard/food waste pick-ups will not be affected.  Read more

Through 2020, Tacoma’s Planning Commission is asking the community to join in a discussion about housing needs, development trends, zoning and neighborhood change.   Read more

Funds donated will help Tacoma’s international partners in Mianyang and Fuzhou address the sudden and surging demand that exists across China for medical resources and supplies.  Read more

Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend a free workshop or webinar explaining how the application process works and how to develop a strong application.   Read more

Results from the City of Tacoma’s community survey conducted November 4, 2019 – November 22, 2019 are now available.  Read more

This free community event – ‘Our Future in Focus’ – will take place at Mount Tahoma High School.  Read more

Administrative offices will be closed. Customer garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste collection will not be affected.  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill four member positions on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.   Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill five positions on the Citizen Police Advisory Committee, consisting of one youth position and one position each for residents of Council District Nos. 1, 2, 4, and 5.  Read more

This interactive community event will feature live demonstrations and hands-on activities for the entire family.   Read more

The Council meeting can be viewed live on Jan. 7, 2020 at 5 p.m. on TV Tacoma.  Read more

The purpose of the Commission is to bring resident participation and accountability to the implementation of Tacoma’s Environmental Action Plan, and to communicate and encourage public involvement in sustainability issues.  Read more

The Tacoma City Council seeks to fill four positions on the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority (TCRA) Board.  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill seven positions on the Human Rights Commission.   Read more

There will be no curbside pickups on those days. All curbside collection pickups will be one day later than normally scheduled between Wednesday, December 25 - Saturday, December 28 and Wednesday, January 1 - Saturday, January 4.   Read more

As heavy rains continue, Tacoma is experiencing street closures due to flooding...  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applications for 11 positions on the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board.  Read more

The Tacoma Arts Commission recently awarded $96,000 in Arts Projects funding to 27 Tacoma organizations in support of 2020 public outreach projects in the fields of culture, dance, fashion, film, literary, music, theater, visual, and cross-disciplina  Read more

Changes to the City of Tacoma’s residential curbside recycling program, known as Recycle Reset, will take effect on...  Read more

The City of Tacoma will require all public establishments with televisions to turn on closed captioning beginning March 1, 2020.   Read more

Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards was elected to the National League of Cities (NLC) board of directors by...  Read more

The Tacoma City Council passed Resolution No. 40509 on Tuesday, December 10, declaring a   Read more

The Tacoma City Council voted to pass Ordinance 28640 expanding and aligning the City’s electric vehicle charging...  Read more

The State’s minimum wage will be greater than Tacoma’s effective January 1, 2020.  Read more

On December 10, 2019, during their joint Study Session, the Tacoma Public Utility Board and City Council will receive a full briefing on the City of Tacoma's proposed state and federal legislative agendas.  Read more

City Manager Elizabeth Pauli and Tacoma Public Utilities Director Jackie Flowers have selected...  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division will close the Schuster Parkway to Pacific Avenue transition for maintenance on...  Read more

Participants will meet with the City of Tacoma’s Mayor, Council Members, executives and staff to gain firsthand knowledge of how the City serves the community.   Read more

Customers whose garbage, recycling and yard waste are normally picked up on Thursdays or Fridays can expect pick-up one day later this week.  Read more

The City of Tacoma is moving forward with a plan to establish an emergency micro-shelters site at 802 Martin Luther King Jr. Way to address health and safety concerns caused by the growing encampment at People’s Park.   Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division will be working in coordination with the...  Read more

The Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center (3510 S. Mullen St.) will open as normally scheduled on Monday, November 11, from 8 AM - 6 PM, and garbage, recycling and yard/food waste pick-ups will not be affected.   Read more

The 2020 Heritage Project Grant has been announced and eligible applicants including non-profits and public and educational institutions are encouraged to apply. The matching grants, totaling $40,000, can be awarded for amounts between $1,000 and $10  Read more

Tonight, the City Council voted to approve agreements with Rainier Connect to operate the municipally owned Click! Network.   Read more

The Tacoma City Council approved Ordinance No. 28623 on Tuesday, Oct. 29, approving changes to   Read more

An ordinance recently approved by the Tacoma City Council will help preserve historically significant buildings or culturally significant sites regardless of their historic designation status.  Read more

The City of Tacoma has reached a historic milestone in its Special Tax Valuation projects for historic rehabs last week when the Landmarks Preservation Commission approved eight applications bringing the total to approximately $45 million in rehabili  Read more

The City of Tacoma and the Metropolitan Development Council (MDC) are collaborating to bring together faith-based organizations, community nonprofits, homeless advocates, people experiencing homelessness and interested community members to increase e  Read more

A total of 750 randomly sample households – 150 from each Councilmanic District – across Tacoma will have the opportunity to identify which services and community issues they feel are important, which service areas have improved over time, and which   Read more

The first phase of the City's efforts, taking place now through December 2019, prepares the City to make meaningful change.  Read more

Students grades 9 – 12, who live in Tacoma or attend Tacoma Public Schools, are encouraged to apply to participate in Student Government Day.  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division is holding their annual snow and ice training on...  Read more

The City Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) is now accepting nominations for the...  Read more

Nominations for the City of Tacoma’s 2020 City of Destiny Awards, which has been honoring local volunteers for...   Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Landmarks Preservation Commission is hosting its 6th Annual Holiday Heritage Swing Dance on Friday, Nov. 8 from 6-9 p.m. at McMenamins Elk Temple, Spanish Ballroom.  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill two positions on the Board of Ethics.  Read more

The Landmarks Preservation Commission consists of 11 volunteer members who are appointed by the Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee and confirmed by the City Council to serve three-year terms.   Read more

The Green Tacoma Partnership invites businesses, community groups, families and individuals to participate in...  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill five positions on the Citizen Police Advisory Committee, consisting of one At-Large position, one youth position and one position each for residents of Council Districts 1, 4 and 5.  Read more

The Tacoma Arts Commission is comprised of 15 volunteer members who are appointed by the Economic Development Committee and confirmed by the City Council to serve three-year terms. Members are Tacoma residents who are arts advocates and artists.  Read more

The City of Tacoma, Tacoma Art Museum, the Washington State Historical Society and Downtown On the Go, invite the community to a walking tour and reception to celebrate the latest Prairie Line Trail milestone from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 3, 2019.  Read more

On Sept. 26, Sound Transit announced that the City of Tacoma was awarded $3.5 million from its Station Access Fund to supplement the Tacoma Link Extension Stations with a complete streetscape rebuild.  Read more

On Tuesday, October 1, 2019, the Tacoma City Council will consider a resolution to rename the the 34th Street Bridge, spanning SR 7 between East B Street and East D Street, as the “Harold G. Moss Bridge” so that the lights on that bridge may stand as  Read more

Programming includes music, theater and dance performances, hands-on experiences, visual art exhibits, film screenings, literary readings, lectures, cultural events, and workshops. All events are open to the public and many activities are free.  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applications to fill two positions on the...  Read more

The Tacoma Arts Commission has announced this year’s AMOCAT Arts Award winners: Tacoma Creates Campaign (Arts Patron), Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center (Community Outreach by an Organization), and Aya Hashiguchi Clark and Randy Clark (Community Ou  Read more

Applicants are encouraged to attend a free workshop on Oct. 3 which explains and addresses questions about the application and funding process.  Read more

The City of Tacoma will open the Fishing Wars Memorial Bridge (formerly the Puyallup River Bridge located on...  Read more

In recent months, our community has been rocked by a spike in tragic acts of gun violence and loss of life. While many across the city have been impacted, our friends, families, and neighbors in Tacoma’s Eastside and South End communities have been m  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Parking Services wants to make it easier for those visiting the southern Downtown Tacoma area to find parking...  Read more

This is one of several funding opportunities to come. Interested organizations must submit pre-application surveys establishing eligibility by September 23 before receiving invitations to apply. The application period is September 9 – September 30.  Read more

Grit City Trees is the City of Tacoma’s free street tree giveaway program, and the deadline for the 2019 season has been extended to...  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s goal is to grow a healthy and sustainable urban forest that is properly cared for and managed...  Read more

The Historic Preservation Office is hosting a three part series featuring experts in history, preservation and sustainability.  Read more

The Hailey project – a $50 million 186-unit mixed-use apartment building at 1210 Tacoma Ave. S – has officially resumed today.  Read more

Garbage, recycling and yard/food waste pick-ups will not be affected.   Read more

Applications are being accepted for the 2020 Community Cleanup program.   Read more

The City of Tacoma Fire Department launched the first Safe Station program in Washington State today.   Read more

On Saturday, September 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the City of Tacoma will host the seventh annual...  Read more

Installation is starting for the first High-intensity Activated Crosswalk or HAWK beacon in Tacoma, located on...  Read more

Fireman's Park located at (801 A St.) has undergone safety enhancements and has been...  Read more

The TOD Advisory group will help inform the design and development of significant transit projects throughout the City including the Dome District, one of the region’s most transit-rich areas.  Read more

The City Council has adopted Resolution 40388 relating to local retail sales and use tax, stating the City of Tacoma’s intent to authorize the maximum capacity available under the provisions of Substitute House Bill 1406 for affordable and supportive  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill the Public Transportation position on the Planning Commission.   Read more

The Landmarks Preservation Commission formally adopted the first set of design guidelines for the Old City Hall Historic District on July 10, 2019.  Read more

Tacoma Creates seeks 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations in Tacoma that have the existing capacity to develop and deliver high quality education programs in arts, culture, heritage or science during after-school hours.   Read more

A thorough investigation into the facts of this case will take time. We are partnering with other agencies in this work, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  Read more

Fireworks are only legal within Tacoma city limits when a permit has been issued for a sanctioned public event. All other fireworks are illegal.   Read more

The City of Tacoma launched its third In Motion program on Monday, July 1, running through Sunday, September 22...  Read more

Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by Tuesday, July 16, 2019.   Read more

The Tacoma Arts Commission is now accepting applications from designers, illustrators, branding professionals, videographers and photographers for inclusion in a Creative Communications Roster for commercial design and media services.   Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill three positions on the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities, including two member positions and one youth position, age 16-18.  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill two positions on the Transportation Commission, including...  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill three positions on the Board of Building Appeals (BOBA) for a...  Read more

Wildfire smoke reduces visibility and creates outdoor air quality issues that can affect people’s health.  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Planning Commission will conduct a public scoping hearing on...  Read more

Grit City Trees is the City of Tacoma’s free street tree giveaway program, and applications for the 2019 season are...  Read more

At the upcoming kick-off event, Mayor Woodards and Superintendent Santorno will be in attendance along with other community leaders, as representatives from approximately 20 local employers announce for the first time who their selected summer intern  Read more

The Washington State Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation has recognized the City of Tacoma’s Historic Preservation Office for...  Read more

Join the City of Tacoma to commemorate the second phase completion of the Pipeline Trail on Saturday, June 8, starting at...  Read more

Garbage, recycling and yard/food waste pick-ups will not be affected.  Read more

Local Tacoma restaurants participating in the “For the Love of Food: Tacoma’s Food Saver Challenge,” June 1-21, will embrace sustainable food saving strategies to reduce food waste.  Read more

Planned construction to address stormwater drainage and traffic safety improvements at the City of Tacoma’s Recovery and Transfer Station is anticipated to cause longer than normal wait times for customers from June through September.  Read more

Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by Monday, June 3, 2019.   Read more

Beginning the week of May 20, the City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department will work with a consultant to perform a...  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Planning and Development Services Department is launching the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Pilot Program...  Read more

The Tacoma City Council has reappointed Elizabeth Pauli to the position of City Manager...  Read more

The Landmarks Preservation Commission has announced this year’s Historic Preservation Award recipients...  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division will be performing concrete repairs on the...  Read more

The Tacoma City Council adopted Ordinance No. 28576 on Tuesday, March 19, passing a...  Read more

The City of Tacoma is teaming up with a number of local organizations from across the region to celebrate...  Read more

Arts, culture, heritage and science organizations based in Tacoma are strongly encouraged to complete it by May 20.   Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Planning Commission will conduct two public hearings to receive comments on the 2019 amendments to the One Tacoma: Comprehensive Plan and Land Use regulations.  Read more

City Manager Elizabeth Pauli announced the appointment of Deputy Fire Chief Tory Green to the position of Tacoma Fire Chief. Green will assume command of his new role effective immediately.  Read more

All event details can be found on the Historic Preservation Month website.  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division will perform asphalt repairs on McMurray Road Northeast between...  Read more

This May, celebrate the 12th annual Bike Month in Tacoma and Pierce County, where many bicycle-related activities and events are...  Read more

Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by Thursday, April 25, 2019.   Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill three positions on the Planning Commission...  Read more

The Tacoma City Council will hold a public hearing during the City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, to gather public comments on...  Read more

Join the City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Schools on Thursday, April 18, from 9:30 – 11 AM at IDEA High School...  Read more

The Tacoma Arts Commission has announced the selection of Abby E. Murray as Tacoma's 2019-2021 Poet Laureate.   Read more

The Board of Administration of the Tacoma Employees’ Retirement System is accepting applications for appointment to the Board. Applicants must be a resident of the city of Tacoma, but not employed by the City.   Read more

Applications, resumes and/or letters of recommendations must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by Tuesday, April 16, 2019.  Read more

The Human Services Commission conducts public hearings, accepts and reviews funding applications, rates project applications and makes human services funding recommendations to the City Council. The Commission also serves as a resource to the City Co  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill three positions.   Read more

On Tuesday, March 26, the Tacoma City Council voted to adopt a resolution to pursue negotiations with Tacoma-based internet and telecommunications services provider, Rainier Connect, for expansion of the existing public-private partnership, which inc  Read more

MBDA Tacoma Business Center was recognized for collaboration on Amazon Business’ year-long Global eCommerce Platform pilot project for MBEs.  Read more

Each year, the City of Tacoma’s Historic Preservation Office brings Tacoma’s rich history to life through...  Read more

The Tacoma Arts Commission has awarded $130,000 to 10 Tacoma-based arts organizations through its Arts Anchor Fund program, and $60,000 to 24 Tacoma artists through its Tacoma Artists Initiative Program.  Read more

The Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission is seeking nominations for the 2019 Historic Preservation Awards...  Read more

Tacoma Creates is a voter-approved initiative to expand and financially support arts, culture, heritage, and science experiences throughout Tacoma, reduce barriers to access, and increase offerings for youth after school and in the summer.   Read more

The Tacoma City Council will recognize Tacoma’s top volunteers and service providers this year during the 33rd annual City of Destiny Awards on June 14.  Read more

The City of Tacoma, Port of Tacoma, Puyallup Tribe, Pierce County and City of Fife have mutually agreed to a process to establish a subarea plan for the Tacoma Tideflats.   Read more

City and Community leaders will join the Youth Commission, as the individual committees discuss what actions they want to take to meet their policy goals.   Read more

Events have been scheduled in each Council district, and offered at a variety of different days and times to allow for broader participation.  Read more

The City of Tacoma is holding an open house regarding the East 11th Street Bridge corridor...  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Planning staff is conducting open houses in support of the 2019 Amendments to the...  Read more

The 12th Annual South Sound Sustainability Expo is taking place on Saturday, March 2, from...  Read more

The Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center (3510 S. Mullen St.) will open as normally scheduled on Monday, February 18, from 8 AM - 6 PM, and garbage, recycling and yard/food waste pick-ups will not be affected.  Read more

The conversation will happen from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 28 at the University of Puget Sound Rotunda of the Wheelock Student Center (1500 N. Warner St.).   Read more

The City’s Street Operations Division continues to have full crews on snow routes throughout Tacoma, and will maintain snow operations throughout the storm events.  Read more

This situation will be assessed again tomorrow morning and updated information will be provided if needed.  Read more

Currently, the open houses on February 21, 25 and 27  Read more

The Tacoma City Council will hold a public hearing during the City Council meeting on Tuesday, February...  Read more

Snow is in the forecast and Tacoma is expected to get accumulations starting tomorrow, Friday, February 8, through Saturday, February 9  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Solid Waste Management is proposing four options that would address operational challenges to the residential curbside recycling program that were caused by the disruption of the international recycling market.  Read more

‘Tacoma: Our Destiny in Motion’ is the theme for this year's event. RSVP now through February 22 for event on March 6 at University of Puget Sound.  Read more

This training was offered by the City of Tacoma in Partnership With the National Institute for Civil Discourse.  Read more

The 2019 Community Cleanup program will kick off on April 27, and this year will include paper-shredding services at most locations as well as dumpsters and recycling stations.   Read more

University of Puget Sound President Isiaah Crawford will serve as the keynote speaker and Jenna Hanchard from KING will serve as the emcee.   Read more

The individual selected as Tacoma poet laureate will hold the title for two years – from May 2019 to April 2021 – and receive a $4,000 stipend for advancing and actively contributing to Tacoma’s literary community in meaningful ways through readings,  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill four positions on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, including two member, alternate, and youth positions.  Read more

The Tacoma Recovery and Transfer Center (3510 S. Mullen St.) will be open as normally scheduled, from 8 AM – 6 PM, and customer pickups will not be affected.   Read more

The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applications to fill three positions, including one youth member, on the Sustainable Tacoma Commission...  Read more

The City of Destiny Awards program honors Tacoma’s most exceptional volunteers.   Read more

The new episode spotlights public art at the People’s Community Center, how Tacoma's Artist in Residence program worked to engage the community on the issue of homelessness through In Our Backyard, and artists Kevin Miller, Will Jordan and Joe Edward  Read more

The Tacoma Municipal Court will host a swearing-in ceremony for Judge Dwayne L. Christopher on Monday, Jan. 14  Read more

Tacoma Creates is a voter-approved initiative to expand arts, culture, heritage, and science experiences throughout Tacoma, reduce barriers to access, and increase offerings for youth after school and in the summer.  Read more

The Emerging Leader Award is a new category that focuses on individuals who are 30 years of age or younger, and have demonstrated a commitment to becoming a leader for a lifetime, following the generations prior who have given back to and lifted up t  Read more

To assist community members in need of assistance with paying their utility bills when finances are limited, the City of Tacoma offers a variety of payment options, services and programs to help.   Read more

As a part of the City’s Media and Communications Office, Colon’s responsibilities include community and stakeholder engagement.  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill seven positions on the Human Rights Commission.   Read more

There are three positions that need to be filled on the TCRA Board.  Read more

Commission members are recommended by the Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee and appointed by the City Council.  Read more

The Tacoma Arts Commission recently awarded $100,000 in Arts Projects funding to 32 Tacoma organizations in support of 2019 public outreach projects in the fields of dance, craft, film, music, visual, literary, cross-disciplinary, and cultural arts.   Read more