Tacoma, Wash- Today (April 16, 2024), the Tacoma City Council received a comprehensive briefing on the latest data and outcomes of the Tacoma Police Department’s (TPD) Violent Crime Reduction Plan. As Tacoma reaches the mid-year point of the second year of its plan, the city is pleased to announce significant advancements in enhancing public safety. […]
South Fawcett Street Between South 23rd to South 25th Streets Closed for Maintenance
TACOMA, Wash. – South Fawcett Street – between South 23rd to South 25th streets – is closed for maintenance through April 22. Community members with questions about the Residential Street Restoration Program can call Jeff Maki at (253) 365-8378.
Charter Review Committee Focuses on Gathering Additional Community Input on April 18
TACOMA, Wash. – Building upon its broader outreach and engagement efforts thus far, the Charter Review Committee will focus on gathering additional community input about possible refinements to the City Charter during its April 18 meeting. This meeting will begin at 5:30 PM and public comment will begin at 6 PM. The meeting will be […]
South G Street Between South 21st to South 23rd Streets is open
TACOMA, Wash. – South G Street – between South 21st to South 23rd streets – will reopen after 5 PM today (April 12). Although South G Street was projected to be closed for maintenance April 8-19, work was completed ahead of schedule. Community members with questions about the Residential Street Restoration Program can call Jeff […]
Tacoma Municipal Court Tackles Root Causes of Crime With Innovative Therapeutic Courts
The Tacoma Municipal Court is taking a data-driven approach to reducing crime and improving lives with two innovative therapeutic courts and proactive efforts to connect with the community. The therapeutic courts aim to address the underlying issues that often lead to criminal behavior, fostering safer communities and brighter futures for individuals. “Our therapeutic courts are […]
Maintenance Work on South G Street to Take Place Through April 19
TACOMA, Wash. – South G Street – between South 21st to South 23rd streets – will be closed for maintenance April 8-19. Community members with questions about the Residential Street Restoration Program can call Jeff Maki at (253) 365-8378.
Lane Closures on Schuster Parkway Scheduled April 9-11
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division will be closing one lane of both northbound and southbound Schuster Parkway between South 4th Street and Ruston Way, April 9 – 11, for landscape maintenance in the median. The closure is expected to take place from 8 AM to 3:30 PM each day. This work is […]
Community Points to Homelessness, Safety as Top Issues at Your State of the City Forum
TACOMA, Wash. – Yesterday’s State of the City Forum event gathered roughly 200 community members together with City leaders and staff where the spotlight was on the community’s questions and concerns. Mayor Victoria Woodards chose to flip the script this year and forgo the traditional State of the City speech, and instead give community members […]
Join Mayor Woodards This Thursday to Share Your State of the City Priorities
TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma’s Mayor Victoria Woodards invites community members to directly share their concerns, priorities and feedback at this year’s State of the City Forum this Thursday, March 28. The open house-style public forum will be held from 6:30 – 8 PM at Silas High School (1202 N. Orchard St. in Tacoma). In a […]