TACOMA, Wash – The Tacoma City Council adopted Ordinance 29015 to help food and beverage businesses navigate grease interceptor requirements, promoting economic growth, and fostering a more equitable business environment in Tacoma. The ordinance requires people involved in commercial real estate transactions of food and beverage businesses, such as registered real estate brokers and property […]
City of Tacoma’s Passage of Resolution 41609 Deprioritizes Local Enforcement Against Entheogen-Related Activities
TACOMA, Wash – The Tacoma City Council passed Resolution 41609, which declares entheogen-related activities among the City of Tacoma’s lowest law enforcement priorities. It also declares the Tacoma City Council’s support for decriminalizing entheogens in order to open doors to mental health treatment research. District 5 Council Member Joe Bushnell was joined by co-sponsors Mayor […]
TPD Chief Avery Moore Resigns Effective February 3, 2025
Following is a letter written by Tacoma Police Department Chief Avery Moore. Today (Jan. 28, 2025), I formally submitted my resignation to City Manager Elizabeth Pauli, marking the conclusion of my tenure as Chief of Police in Tacoma, Washington. After 35 incredible years in law enforcement, I have made the heartfelt decision to step away […]
Murray Morgan Bridge to Reopen Jan. 28
TACOMA, Wash. — The Murray Morgan Bridge, located on East 11th Street between Pacific Avenue and East F Street, reopened to vehicular and pedestrian traffic this afternoon, January 28. Community members with questions or concerns can contact Project Supervisor Steve Carstens at scarstens@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 591-5263.
Murray Morgan Bridge Temporarily Closed to Traffic
TACOMA, Wash. — The Murray Morgan Bridge, located on East 11th Street between Pacific Avenue and East F Street, is temporarily closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Earlier today (January 24, 2025), the bridge opened for a shipping vessel but failed to fully close. The City of Tacoma is working with a contractor to investigate […]
South 49th, 50th and 51st Streets Closed for Maintenance January 24-31
TACOMA, Wash. – South 49th, 50th and 51st Streets – between South Pine Street and South Oakes Street – will be closed for maintenance January 24 – 31, from 8 AM – 5 PM. This work is part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. It is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. Community members […]
$10,000 in Grant to Accelerate Planning Phase of Workforce Development Hub and Childcare Facility in Tacoma’s East Side
TACOMA, WA – Mayor Victoria Woodards has secured $10,000 in U.S. Conference of Mayors Dollarwise Grant funding to accelerate the planning phase of an innovative workforce development hub and childcare facility for working families in Tacoma’s East Side. This initiative, spearheaded by the Pierce County Labor Community Services Agency in partnership with the Mayor’s Office, […]
Information Sessions on January 29 and February 6 Regarding Grant and Loan Programs Made Possible by State Funding
TACOMA, Wash. – Following the City’s recent update regarding its ongoing efforts to foster economic growth and revitalization – and the grant and loan programs made possible by funding secured through the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Community Reinvestment Project (CRP) – the City will be hosting two information sessions. January 29, 20252 – 4 PMTacoma Little […]
Tacoma City Manager Elizabeth Pauli to Retire, July 1
“After much reflection, and with profound gratitude for the experience that I have had serving you and the community, I am announcing my intention to retire from my role as City Manager for the City of Tacoma, effective July 1, 2025,” wrote Elizabeth Pauli on the City of Tacoma’s website. “Serving this community has been […]