TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill three positions on the Planning Commission: the District No. 4 position, the Environmental Community position, and the Architecture, Historic Preservation and/or Urban Design position. Applicants seeking a district position must reside in that district, and those seeking other positions must also reside within the […]
Historic Preservation Awards Nomination Deadline is April 1
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission is seeking Historic Preservation Award nominations recognizing people and projects keeping Tacoma’s history alive. There are a dozen award categories: Nominations can be submitted online now through April 1. The in-person awards ceremony is projected to take place in late May. Event details will be posted when […]
Applications Now Being Accepted for a Position on Public Utility Board
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill a position on the Public Utility Board. The Public Utility Board is comprised of five members who are nominated by the Government Performance and Finance Committee and appointed by a majority vote of the City Council. The membership term is five years […]
Applications Now Being Accepted for Six Positions on the City Events and Recognitions Committee
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill six positions on the City Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC): positions representing Council District Nos. 3, 4, and 5, and three At-Large positions. All applicants must be Tacoma residents and those seeking a district position must reside in that district. The 11-member Committee is comprised […]
Update: Point Defiance Park Sexual Assault Case
TACOMA, Wash. – On the evening of Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the Tacoma Police Department received a report from an adult female who alleged she was attacked and sexually assaulted by an unknown male suspect while walking her dog near the Point Defiance dog park. Detectives and crime scene technicians immediately responded, launching a comprehensive […]
City of Tacoma to Host Information Sessions on Tacoma Streets Initiative II
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department is holding Tacoma Streets Initiative II information sessions scheduled for March and April. This initiative focuses on enhancing Tacoma’s arterial streets, sidewalks, and multimodal infrastructure through improvements, maintenance, and repairs. Proposition 1 is part of the Tacoma Streets Initiative II and, if approved by voters, […]
Community Events on March 17 and 20 Offer Opportunities to Meet Interim Fire Chief
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma is hosting two community events – one in-person and one virtual – in March to offer Tacoma community members opportunities to meet Interim Fire Chief Sionna Stallings-Ala’ilima. Interim Fire Chief Stallings-Ala’ilima is under consideration for a permanent appointment as Fire Chief and will present her leadership vision and […]
City Council Seeks to Broaden Inclusion of Seniors on Tacoma’s Committees, Boards, and Commissions
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma City Council voted on Tuesday to declare the inclusion of community members over the age of 65 on the City of Tacoma’s Committees, Boards, and Commissions (CBCs) a priority. Council Member John Hines led the resolution, following robust discussions last year with seniors who shared a desire for a more […]
Series of Street Closures Scheduled March 6-April 4
TACOMA, Wash. – Below is a list of upcoming street closures to allow for maintenance work as part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. March 6-14, 8 AM – 5 PMSouth 80th Street from South Hosmer Street to South Alaska Street March 17-21, 8 […]