TACOMA, Wash. – With temperatures anticipated to rise into the 90s for several days starting Sunday, July 7, the City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood and Community Services Department will continue to deploy outreach teams and volunteers to provide unsheltered individuals with access to water and masks. Cooling centers will also open throughout Tacoma. The City of […]
July 16 Workshop on Doing Business With the City of Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. — As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minorities, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) team is hosting a workshop on doing business with the City of Tacoma. The workshop will be conducted in a hybrid […]
Residents Encouraged to Prepare as Temperatures Rise
TACOMA, Wash. – With temperatures in the high 80s and low 90s anticipated starting July 5, the City of Tacoma is encouraging residents to prepare for the heat. Residents are also encouraged to keep an eye on older adults, people with health concerns and children in their households, as these individuals are at a greater […]
Applications for 2024 Grit City Trees Program Due September 2
TACOMA, Wash — Grit City Trees is the City of Tacoma’s free street tree program. Applications for the 2024 season are being accepted now through September 2, 2024. Through this program, the City seeks to equitably increase Tacoma’s tree canopy while growing happy and healthy neighborhoods through community tree planting. Planting more trees throughout neighborhoods […]
Applicants Sought for Tacoma’s New Urban Design Board
The new Urban Design Board (UBD) is seeking passionate community members to fill the inaugural slate of members in seven key positions. This is your opportunity to join the new board and influence the future of Tacoma’s urban landscape, ensuring that our built environment reflects our rich culture, dynamic community, and vibrant neighborhoods. Positions available: […]
Planning Commission Makes Final Recommendation on Home In Tacoma Package
TACOMA, Wash. – On Wednesday, June 5, the City of Tacoma Planning Commission made its final recommendation on the Home In Tacoma package, moving it forward to the City Council to begin the final phase of the process this summer. The formal letter of recommendation, the findings and recommendations report, and other supporting documentation for […]
City of Tacoma Receives $1.94M to Support Residential Transition from Fossil Fuels to Clean, Energy-Efficient Appliances
The Washington State Department of Commerce has awarded $1.94 million to the City of Tacoma as part of the state’s Home Electrification Appliance Rebates (HEAR) grant program. Funded by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act, these rebates will be provided through a partnership with Tacoma Power. These grant funds are designed to help income-constrained residents transition from […]
Tacoma Police Department Receives High Marks from CALEA On-Site Inspection
TACOMA, Wash. – As part of our Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) accreditation, The Tacoma Police Department supports an annual review of all police policies, procedures, and record-keeping. Every fourth year, CALEA conducts an in-person, three-day review on-site at TPD. This month, CALEA conducted its on-site inspection, focusing on data and information management, as well […]
Special City Council Meeting June 21 Will Continue Charter Review Recommendations Discussion
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council will continue its discussions on the Charter Review Committee’s recommendations for refinements to the City Charter during a special meeting tomorrow, June 21, at noon in Tacoma Municipal Building North (733 Market Street, Room 16). The City Charter is Tacoma’s constitution, or governing law. It sets forth the organization, and […]