TACOMA, Wash. – North 14th Street, between North Madison Street and North Monroe Street, is scheduled to close for maintenance June 17 – 21 through the Residential Street Restoration Program. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. Community members with questions about the Residential Street Restoration Program can call Jeff Maki […]
Applications Open Now for Human and Social Service Provider Contracts, Funding
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood and Community Services Department invites human and social service agencies and organizations throughout the South Sound to apply for contract funding for the 2025-2026 funding cycle. The online application portal is open now until 11 AM on July 2. The City encourages a wide variety of groups […]
City of Tacoma Continues to Invite Community Engagement and Input During the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Development Process
TACOMA, Wash. – Community members are encouraged to continue engaging in the City of Tacoma’s efforts to develop a 2025-2026 Biennial Budget that reflects a shared vision for a thriving Tacoma where everyone feels safe and has an opportunity to succeed. “Our community’s high level of engagement over the years has been vital to building […]
Applications for District 4 City Council Position Due June 24
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Clerk’s Office is seeking applications for the District 4 City Council position, expiring on December 31, 2025. Applicants must be qualified electors registered or eligible to register to vote, Tacoma residents for at least two years prior to filing, and District 4 residents for at least one year prior to […]
74 Arts, Culture, Heritage, and Science Organizations Funded by Tacoma Creates for 2024-2025
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma Creates Advisory Board (TCAB) has approved contracts for the 2024-2025 funding cycle totaling approximately $5.9 million, for 74 local non-profit organizations whose primary purpose is to advance or preserve arts, culture, heritage, and science. The vital cultural ecosystem supported by Tacoma Creates ranges from small, volunteer-led community programs to major […]
Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises Certification Workshops June 12 and 27
TACOMA, Wash. — As part of its ongoing work to address government contracting 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 partnering with the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) staff to host two […]
The City of Destiny Awards Recognize Tacomans
TACOMA, Wash. – The 38th Annual City of Destiny Awards returns to the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall, 2727 East D Street, on June 26, 2024. Next month’s event will include award presentations made by Tacoma City Council Members, with performances by Tacoma Musical Playhouse and the Tacoma Refugee Choir. This year’s celebration includes the inaugural […]
Ten Positions Available on Mayor’s Youth Commission of Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. – The Mayor’s Youth Commission of Tacoma (MYCT) is currently seeking youth, grades six through 12, to fill 10 positions, including the MYCT Chair, MYCT Vice Chair, and Chair and Vice Chair of the following committees: The MYCT is organized into four committees that guide the work it wants to do in Tacoma. […]
Temporary Locations Established for City Council Study Sessions and Meetings
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council study session on June 4 has been rescheduled as a special meeting which will begin at 11 AM instead of the typical noon start time for study sessions. Work to modernize Council Chambers began on May 22 and is projected to be complete by early July. While this work […]