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