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

Tacoma residents, ages 13 - 19, are encouraged to apply by November 27, 2018 for a spot on the Mayor's Youth Engagement Task Force.  Read more

After years of planning, community involvement and construction, the City of Tacoma is ready...  Read more

Residents and community groups in Tacoma’s eight Neighborhood Council districts can apply now through January 15 for grant funding supporting community engagement or neighborhood improvement projects through the City of Tacoma’s 2019 Neighborhood Inn  Read more

More than 250 individuals and groups have walked across the stage as an award recipient, and with program enhancements made by the CERC, more are now eligible to be nominated.   Read more

This year, there are two categories for this award: Lifetime Service (individual or group) and Emerging Leader (individual).  Read more

Drivers in the Tacoma area could see snow plows operating throughout the city on...  Read more

On Wednesday, Nov. 7, the City of Tacoma’s Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed...  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill the following positions on the Landmarks Preservation Commission...  Read more

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

High school students are encouraged to apply. 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

As Media and Communications director, Jumper will oversee the City’s marketing, public relations, media relations and internal communications efforts.  Read more

The community is invited to Tin Can Alley Oop the fifth annual Holiday Heritage Swing Dance presented by...  Read more

The Tacoma City Manager is currently seeking three members and one youth member to serve on...  Read more

Details about the City’s 2019-2020 Proposed Biennial Budget, as well as the latest updates on opportunities for community members to learn more and engage in the budget development process, are available at cityoftacoma.org/budget.   Read more

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

The primary responsibility of the commission is to create policies to support the ongoing development of arts programs and projects in Tacoma.  Read more

The committee is responsible for conducting policy review; reviewing trends in complaint investigation and statistical reports; and engaging in community outreach.  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill the “citizen member” position on the Audit Advisory Board.  Read more

The City of Tacoma worked with its community partners to develop this strategy.  Read more

The Board of Ethics is comprised of five regular members who are Tacoma residents. Members are recommended by the Government Performance and Finance Committee and appointed by the City Council. The membership term is three years.  Read more

The proposed strategy addresses Tacoma's key challenges and recommended approaches that the City could consider taking.  Read more

The City of Tacoma will hold a public hearing on a tenant relocation assistance Ordinance at approximately 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in the Tacoma City Council Chambers (747 Market St. First Floor).   Read more

The City of Tacoma has selected Surge Tacoma to move forward with negotiations to re-develop Old City Hall.  Read more

The City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities have partnered together to launch the...  Read more

The Tacoma City Council proclaimed Sept. 14-23 as Welcoming Week in the city of Tacoma at the Sept. 11 Council Meeting.  Read more

The City of Tacoma is now accepting Arts Projects funding applications from eligible organizations producing publicly accessible arts programming within Tacoma city limits in 2019.   Read more

The Tacoma Arts Commission has announced this year’s AMOCAT Arts Award winners...  Read more

Applications are being accepted for the 2019 Community Cleanup program.   Read more

Tacoma Firefighters will honor the heroes and victims of 9/11 at a public remembrance ceremony beginning at 9 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Firefighters Memorial located at 3301 Ruston Way.   Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division will perform street repairs on September 18-20 along Ruston Way in front of Dickman Mill Park. Ruston Way will have limited access from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Traffic will be restricted to one lane with fla  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Human Rights Commission recently formed a task force to study disparate language access to free or reduced-cost care at area hospitals.  Read more

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

Thoughts shared by community members will help inform the way the City of Tacoma utilizes its resources.  Read more

The committee is responsible for planning, reviewing, and evaluating events, engaging the community in its fundraising efforts, and soliciting corporate and private sponsorships to leverage funds for City-hosted events such as the Martin Luther King   Read more

All five proposals received are for mixed-use development projects. The City expects to complete its review of these proposals by September 2018.   Read more

As part of the City of Tacoma’s process to develop the 2019-2020 Proposed Biennial Budget, City Manager Elizabeth Pauli and other senior leadership staff will attend Neighborhood Council meetings in August and September 2018.  Read more

The event will take place on July 27 at 11 a.m. at Ben Gilbert Park, adjacent to Tacoma Municipal Building North, at the intersection of Market Street and St. Helens Avenue.   Read more

Following an intensive four-month process which included a series of community listening sessions, focus groups and other avenues for public feedback organized by the City and its community partners, the City Council received its last update before w  Read more

The City of Tacoma has started work on Phase 2 of the Lincoln District Streetscape Project...  Read more

The Community Vitality and Safety Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. has been moved to Tacoma Municipal Building North (733 Market St., Room 16).  Read more

Tacoma has been selected to host the National Alliance of Preservation Commission’s FORUM...  Read more

These structures are only allowed on the planting strip between the temporary fence and the sidewalk.   Read more

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The City of Tacoma’s Historic Preservation Office is excited to announce a new guide to help...  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill six positions on the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities, including a Youth (age 16 to 18) position.  Read more

The City of Tacoma will not pick up garbage, recycling or food/yard waste on Wednesday, July 4. If your pickup day falls on or after this day, collection will be one day later. All other collection days are on their regular schedule.  Read more

We respect our community members’ right to protest outside the Northwest Detention Center. The issues at hand are deeply important, not just to our community members but to city hall as well.  Read more

These are the anticipated event-related road closures expected around Tacoma through Sunday, July 15.  Read more

The Tacoma Police Department, in consultation with the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office, has developed probable cause to arrest a suspect in the 1986 child murder case of Michella Welch. The suspect is in custody and awaiting arraignment.  Read more

The effort will begin as a pilot program focused in council districts 4 and 5 to enhance the City’s response to compliance issues by prioritizing cases by severity...  Read more

It is anticipated that Mr. Robinson will join the City of Tacoma on July 9. He has served for the last 10 years as community and economic development director for the City of SeaTac.   Read more

Summer SOULstice, an event at the intersection of creativity, community and commerce, will be held on June 21, 5:30 – 8 p.m., at Tacoma Art Museum (1701 Pacific Ave.).   Read more

The City of Tacoma awards Sustainability Small Grants on a quarterly basis for projects that...  Read more

Envisioning a high quality development that further enhances the vitality of Downtown Tacoma, the City of Tacoma has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the purchase of Old City Hall at 625 S. Commerce St.  Read more

In partnership with the South Tacoma Neighborhood Council and the Asia Pacific Cultural Center, the City invites community members to attend its final Community Listening Session.  Read more

The Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center (3510 S. Mullen St.) will open as normally scheduled on Monday, May 28, from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., and garbage, recycling and yard/food waste pick-ups will not be affected.  Read more

The Tacoma Arts Commission and the Arts & Culture Coalition of Pierce County invite the public to gather for the second Creative Community Conversations event on Wednesday, May 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Asia Pacific Cultural Center (4851 S. Tacoma Wa  Read more

The City of Tacoma will close the Puyallup River Bridge (located on...  Read more

Tacoma Police Department detectives, in consultation with the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office, have developed probable cause to arrest an identified suspect in the 1986 child murder case of Jennifer Bastian.  Read more

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the City of Tacoma will receive $200,000 in grant funding. The funding will support the City’s ongoing efforts to conduct environmental workforce development and job training in Tacoma  Read more

Your input is wanted about each finalist – either from in-person interactions or watching them online or on television. A form is available at bit.ly/tpufinalistfeedback.  Read more

The Tacoma City Council seeks applicants for the District 1, 2, 3 and 5 positions, as well as five at-large positions, on the 11-member City Events and Recognitions Committee.  Read more

Gov. Jay Inslee today approved six census tracts in Tacoma for Opportunity Zone status, allowing for special federal tax breaks encouraging development and job creation.   Read more

The “Meet and Greet” forum and community reception will take place from 5:30 – 7 PM at The Evergreen State College Tacoma Campus Lyceum Hall (1210 6th Ave.).   Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Solid Waste and Wastewater and Surface Water Utilities were recently evaluated by Fitch Ratings  Read more

Through this discussion, the City will be analyzing infill and density, inclusionary zoning, and targets and costs. The City is working with its community partners to develop better processes driven by community-informed, data driven decision-making   Read more

The Public Utility Board acts as the governing body for Tacoma Public Utilities and oversees the management and operation of Tacoma Public Utilities, which includes Tacoma Power, Tacoma Water, and Tacoma Rail.  Read more

After 5:45 PM, unclaimed seats may be released to waitlisted individuals. Because the event will be streamed and broadcast live, it will begin promptly at 6 PM.  Read more

Results253 is the City of Tacoma’s portal to community-informed goals and data-driven decision-making.  Read more

The new portal offers a contemporary look, user-friendly interface and responsive, mobile-friendly design.  Read more

A graduate of The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Wash., Mr. Key believes in helping community members live healthier and more sustainable lives through the application of information technology.   Read more

Registered event attendees should aim to arrive by 5:45 p.m. Because the event will be streamed and broadcast live, it will begin promptly at 6 p.m.  Read more

The City of Tacoma issued a Request for Information/Qualifications (RFI/Q) today to solicit input from qualified entities interested in developing a collaborative partnership arrangement for Click! Network.  Read more

Those interested in attending the event are encouraged to register by Friday, April 6, 2018 at 3 p.m. at cityoftacoma.org/stateofthecity. Due to space limitations, seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Read more

Mayor Victoria Woodards and the City Council will recognize Tacoma’s top volunteers during this year’s annual City of Destiny Awards on Friday, June 22, 2018, from 5 to 8 PM.   Read more

Council Member Camarata will serve in that position until Council Member Robert Thoms returns and resumes his duties as a Council Member, or until Dec. 31, 2018, whichever occurs first.  Read more

The City seeks proposals for destination entertainment/retail uses on a 10.6-acre site at 2727 E. D St., Tacoma, Washington 98421, adjacent to the Tacoma Dome.   Read more

The new episode spotlights art in the Lincoln Business District, the 253 Film Festival, Floating Life Forms, and artists Cheryl DeGroot and Antonio Gomez.   Read more

The City of Tacoma invites non-profit providers to submit innovative ideas regarding the creation of lifechanging opportunities for individuals who are currently experiencing homelessness.   Read more

After more than 25 years on the bench, Judge Elizabeth E. “Betsy” Verhey has announced that she will not seek re-election to the Tacoma Municipal Court this year.  Read more

The City Council is accepting applications from February 15 - 22 for the position of interim District 2 City Council Member. Council Member Robert Thoms, a veteran of the Persian Gulf War who currently serves as a commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves,  Read more

District 2 City Council Member Robert Thoms, a veteran of the Persian Gulf War who currently serves as a commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves, has been involuntary recalled to active duty for a six-month tour of duty in Kabul, Afghanistan in March 201  Read more

The Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) is pioneering community distribution of free rescue kits containing the life-saving opioid overdose medication, Narcan, packaged as an easy-to-administer, fast-acting nasal spray. The free kits also include informatio  Read more

The City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities are partnering to convert almost 75% of the City’s aging overhead streetlights to energy-efficient LED technology...  Read more

The Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center (3510 S. Mullen St.) will open as normally scheduled on Friday, November 10, from 8 AM - 6 PM, and garbage, recycling and yard/food waste pick-ups will not be affected.  Read more

Tacoma residents could see snow plows operating throughout the city on...  Read more

Community input will help identify City of Tacoma contracting barriers for small, disadvantaged, minority and women-owned businesses.  Read more

The groundbreaking event for this $125 million EB-5 project takes place at the intersection of 21st and Jefferson streets at 10:30 AM on Thursday, October 12.  Read more

Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by Monday, Oct. 23, 2017.  Read more

There will be a public kick-off event on Oct. 5 at 4 p.m. in UW Tacoma’s newly-renovated Paper and Stationery Building (1735 Jefferson Ave.).  Read more

The City of Tacoma has suspended operation of the ice rink at Tollefson Plaza for one year while exploring suitable and sustainable alternative solutions.  Read more

Community members are invited to an event on September 28 at the STAR Center.  Read more

The City of Tacoma expects to install traffic control devices on South 38th Street, from South J Street to South Fawcett Avenue, starting...  Read more

The City of Tacoma is hosting an open house to give the community updates on the Lincoln District Streetscape Project...  Read more

Over the past two years, the City of Tacoma has worked in partnership with the community to re-envision the...  Read more

After the completion of a historic interpretation plan, public and stakeholder engagement effort, and public art process, the City of Tacoma is excited to announce...  Read more

A year of outreach and planning is coming to a close and on Wednesday, July 12, the City of Tacoma’s Bring Your Own Bag Ordnance will go into effect...  Read more

The City of Tacoma is scheduled to begin work on Phase 1 of the Lincoln District Streetscape Project on...  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill five positions on the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority Board...  Read more

The City of Tacoma is holding a public meeting to share proposed concepts for corridor improvements along...  Read more

The City of Tacoma has released its first annual Environmental Action Plan Progress Report...  Read more

These grants support Tacoma's major arts institutions and independent artists in engaging, enlightening, and inspiring their communities as well as audiences from the Puget Sound and beyond.  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Planning Commission continues to accept applications now through...  Read more

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Western Washington that will remain in effect through...  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Planning and Development Services Department is holding a series of...  Read more

The City Council made this appointment during the Tuesday, Jan. 24 Council Meeting.   Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Planning Commission is accepting applications for proposed amendments to the...  Read more

A new video series that supports the Tacoma Police Department's continued efforts to build trust, relationships and understanding between community members and Tacoma Police Department officers, "Talks With TPD" launches with a conversation between T  Read more

With the federal government’s recent approval of an EB-5 regional center designation for the Greater Tacoma Convention Center hotel project, developer Yareton Investment and Management LLC will now begin to raise non-developer investment capital whil  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill the following positions...  Read more

The City of Tacoma is launching a Residential Infill Pilot Program...  Read more

The City of Tacoma is holding a public meeting to discuss corridor improvements along...  Read more

The City of Tacoma is holding a Safe Routes to School Open House on...  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division will perform street repairs on...  Read more

The public is invited to Remember the Railroad for the third annual Holiday Heritage Swing Dance on...  Read more

As part of the City of Tacoma’s Council Chambers Improvement Project, TV Tacoma has...  Read more

The National Weather Service has issued a heavy storm warning for...  Read more

The City of Tacoma, as part of the Preventing Wasted Food campaign and in honor of National and World Food Days, will offer a free screening of the film “Just Eat It.”   Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill the following positions on the   Read more

Join the City of Tacoma for the next Monday Mixer networking event held at...  Read more

The City of Tacoma invites artists and/or artist teams who reside in...  Read more

In today's presentation of the 2017-2018 Proposed Biennial Budget, City Manager T.C. Broadnax outlined...  Read more

The City Council Chambers Improvement Project is in the final stages of the...  Read more

Nominations for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Oct. 14, 2016 to be considered by the committee.   Read more

Residents, businesses, community groups and individuals are invited to celebrate...  Read more

In conjunction with Tacoma Arts Month, the City of Tacoma’s Historic Preservation Office is...  Read more

The City of Tacoma is holding a community meeting regarding the Prairie Line Trail Historic...  Read more

The City of Tacoma is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of a...  Read more

The City of Tacoma and Pierce County will celebrate the first transfer of development rights...  Read more

The City of Tacoma is currently working to develop a Subarea Plan for the...  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill one three-year term on the...  Read more

After a nearly 16 month closure, the City of Tacoma has reopened the...  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department has launched an interactive dashboard that...  Read more

Over the next year, the City of Tacoma will create a historic interpretive plan for the...  Read more

The City Council Chambers Improvement Project is expected to begin construction on...  Read more

The City is named as a defendant in this action challenging two citizen initiatives pertaining to large-volume industrial water usage...   Read more

The Planning Commission is seeking public comment on the Capital Facilities Program proposed...  Read more

The Landmarks Preservation Commission will recognize excellence and dedication in...  Read more

The Planning Commission will conduct a second public hearing on...  Read more

The City of Tacoma is teaming up with more than 750 organizations across the region to...  Read more

Each May, the City of Tacoma encourages residents from all ages, cultures and neighborhoods to celebrate...  Read more

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on...  Read more

The Tacoma City Council adopted Resolution No. 39427 on...  Read more

The City has extended funding and occupancy to Community Youth Services Pierce County ...  Read more

This May, celebrate the ninth annual Bike Month in Tacoma and Pierce County...  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Historic Preservation Office recently awarded...  Read more

Applicants must be a resident of the City of Tacoma, but not employed by the City.   Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Environmental Services Department was recently awarded the...  Read more

The South Puget Sound Region was recognized in March as a Great American Defense Community ...  Read more

The “T-Town: Play, Explore, Learn” City Services Expo will be on May 7 ...  Read more

The Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission is seeking nominations for...  Read more

The Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability is currently seeking...  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability will host...  Read more

The community is invited to participate in the ninth annual South Sound Sustainability Expo on...  Read more

On Wednesday, March 2, 2016, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on...  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill one at-large position on the...  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability is looking...  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill two positions on its...  Read more

Northwest Innovation Works has requested that the City of Tacoma pause...  Read more

This February the City of Tacoma’s Historic Preservation Office is inviting residents to...  Read more

The City of Tacoma's Historic Preservation Office invites professionals and volunteers in...  Read more

Beginning the week of Jan. 25, the City of Tacoma is scheduling repairs to the...  Read more

Today, the City of Tacoma’s Planning and Development Services launched an online...  Read more

A youth led, adult supported community conversation about recognizing young men ...  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Historic Preservation Office is announcing a new...  Read more

In an effort to streamline the permitting process and improve the customer experience...  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill the citizen position on the...  Read more

The City of Tacoma has extended the deadline for the disposable shopping bag survey to...  Read more

The City of Tacoma is seeking public feedback on a number of environmental actions...  Read more

Eligibility requirements for each of the award categories are available on the current nomination form...  Read more

Tacoma Link light rail and Tacoma emergency responders are staging an accident...  Read more

Administrative offices in the Tacoma Municipal Building complex and in other City of Tacoma facilities will close Thursday  Read more

In an effort to further the sustainability vision of the community, Tacoma City Council may consider...  Read more

The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 11, 2015...  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill two positions...  Read more

The Office of Washington Governor Jay Inslee and the Washington State Department of Commerce recently...  Read more

Trained canvassers will be knocking on Tacoma doors in neighborhoods where the foreclosure ...  Read more

On Monday, Nov. 2, part of the roadway on McMurray Road Northeast...  Read more

Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by Monday, Nov. 9, 2015...  Read more

The City of Tacoma will be closing the sidewalk on southbound Schuster Parkway from...  Read more

This autumn, The City of Tacoma’s Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability will host...  Read more

Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by Monday, Oct. 19...   Read more