TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma is partnering with Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity, Northwest Center, and the Northwest Furniture Bank to encourage community members to think “Beyond the Bin” during a series of free collection events designed to keep valuable materials out of landfills by giving them a second life in the community. From May […]
Public Hearing on South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District Code Update on May 21
TACOMA, Wash. — On May 21, no earlier than 6 p.m., the Tacoma Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed code amendments to the South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District (STGPD) and Tacoma Municipal Code (TMC) Title 13. The meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format with in-person (Tacoma Municipal Building Council Chambers, […]
Tacoma Powers Up Downtown With Major Electric Vehicle Charging Expansion
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma is making electric vehicle (EV) use easier and more convenient downtown with a significant expansion of its public charging network. Implemented in partnership with Tacoma Public Utilities, the Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability’s Downtown EV Charging Expansion Project nearly doubles the number of publicly accessible EV chargers […]
‘Bonding Basics’ Workshop on April 24
TACOMA, Wash. — As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) team is hosting “Bonding Basics” – a virtual workshop and Q&A session. Kara Skinner – an industry expert and author of “The […]
Applicants Sought for the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill three open positions on the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board: These volunteer positions are three-year terms for Tacoma residents who have interest in and familiarity with public programming in arts, culture, heritage, and/or science, as well as interest in Tacoma Creates goals regarding equity, access, and […]
Community Invited to 17th Annual South Sound Sustainability Expo on April 26
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, […]