City of Tacoma

TACOMA, Wash. — Students enrolled in Tacoma Public Schools – in the ninth through 12th grades – are encouraged to apply by November 19 to participate in Student Government Day which takes place this year on November 28. Student Government Day participants will meet with the Mayor, Tacoma City Council Members, City of Tacoma executives and staff […]

TACOMA, Wash. – City of Tacoma customers will see their bill-payment experience get a lot faster and easier starting October 12, 2023 with the launch of a new payment portal webpage that consolidates most of the City’s payment links on one webpage for faster, more convenient service. The City’s Treasury Office will be switching most […]

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 a workshop on business license, insurance and bond requirements for contractors wanting to do business with the City […]

TACOMA, Wash. — On Tuesday, October 10, the City Council voted to sponsor the Pictures of Hope program in Tacoma. Pictures of Hope is an award-winning non-profit created in 2005 by photojournalist and author Linda Solomon. The program pairs children experiencing homelessness with volunteer mentors who help the children express their hopes and dreams through […]

TACOMA, Wash. — On October 14, from 6 AM to 6 PM, a stretch of South Tacoma Way – between South M Street to the Tacoma Rescue Mission – will close for overhead bridge railing repairs on the Yakima Avenue Bridge. There will be detours in place for both drivers and pedestrians. Yakima Avenue Bridge […]

The City of Tacoma is now accepting applications for funding to produce public-benefiting special events in 2024. This marks the third-year applicants will engage in a competitive process to receive funding for community events. With the intent to foster high-quality, equitable, inclusive, and open-to-the-public events across all of Tacoma, the City’s Events and Recognitions Committee […]

TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) is now accepting nominations for the Lifetime Service Award and the Emerging Leader Award for individuals or groups to be honored for their community service at the 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. The deadline […]

TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma’s Historic Preservation Program is hosting a kick-off meeting for residents and business owners in South Tacoma who are interested in learning more about the South Tacoma Mixed Use Center Historic Property Survey. There is little existing data on historic properties within the South Tacoma Mixed Use Center, and […]

The Tacoma City Council is looking for qualified applicants, who are residents of Tacoma, to fill the following positions on the Landmarks Preservation Commission: The Commission oversees the establishment and regulation of landmarks, local historic districts, proposed name changes for public facilities, and certain property tax incentives. Non-voting ex officio members may be appointed to […]