TACOMA, Wash. – Community members are invited to join the City of Tacoma on April 26, from 10 AM to 3 PM, at the 17th Annual South Sound Sustainability Expo, returning to the University of Washington Tacoma campus along the Prairie Line Trail. This free, family-friendly event is open to the public and connects residents, […]
Improve water quality through Tacoma’s Urban Tree Sale
Pierce County Surface Water Management, in partnership with Pierce Conservation District, is offering residents of Tacoma, Puyallup, and unincorporated Pierce County the opportunity to purchase trees at a discount. A selection of 5–7-gallon, 10+ foot tall trees are available for a discounted price of $10-$30. The deadline to order trees from the 2025 Spring Urban Tree Sale is […]
City of Tacoma Prepares for Launch of Website Modernization Project
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma has announced the upcoming modernization and domain change for its official website, currently known as cityoftacoma.org. With an anticipated launch date of April 30, 2025, the modernized website will be accessible at tacoma.gov, reflecting a commitment to an enhanced user experience, accessibility, and security. Since its inception in […]
New E-Bike Rebate Programs Launch for Tacoma and Washington State
TACOMA, Wash. — Two new e-bike rebate programs will launch on April 9 from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the City of Tacoma. Applications will be open April 9, 2025 – April 23, 2025 at noon. WSDOT’s new e-bike instant rebate program, WE-bike, will offer approximately 10,000 e-bike rebates statewide. In addition, […]
Tacoma Streets Initiative II Information Sessions at South Tacoma and Swasey Library Branches, April 12
TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma Streets Initiative II information sessions at the South Tacoma and Swasey library branches, postponed in March due to weather conditions, are now scheduled to take place on April 12. Tacoma Streets Initiative II focuses on enhancing Tacoma’s arterial streets, sidewalks, and multimodal infrastructure through improvements, maintenance, and repairs. An updated information session […]
Tacoma Celebrates Earth Day With Community Planting Party at Revitalized McKinley Overlook on April 19
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma and Pierce Conservation District invite the public to participate in the McKinley Overlook Planting Party, a community volunteer-driven event celebrating Earth Day. The event will take place on Saturday, April 19, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the McKinley Overlook, located at East 32nd Street and East F Street in Tacoma. Those interested in […]
$12.2 million available to support development, preservation of affordable housing
Pierce County Human Services is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to support the acquisition, rehabilitation, or new construction of capital affordable rental housing projects. $12.2 million is available thanks to the Maureen Howard Affordable Housing Act, which implemented a one-tenth of 1% Housing and Related Services Tax in Pierce County, outside the cities of Tacoma, […]
Hilltop’s History Set to Come Alive With New Public Art Project
TACOMA, Wash. – Hilltop community members and visitors will soon see a series of markers and plaques – installed in phases along Martin Luther King Jr. Way between 6th Avenue and South 19th Street – celebrating the people, places, and events that have shaped the neighborhood. The Hilltop Public Art Project is the result of extensive […]
Sionna Stallings-Ala’ilima Appointed Fire Chief
TACOMA, Wash. — Sionna Stallings-Ala’ilima has been appointed Chief of the Tacoma Fire Department, effective immediately, City Manager Elizabeth Pauli announced. The appointment was confirmed by the City Council. Chief Stallings-Ala’ilima, who most recently served as interim Fire Chief, steps into the role after an 18-year career with the Tacoma Fire Department. “Fire services remains […]