TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council has demonstrated its commitment to the well-being of Tacoma’s seniors aged 50 and older by unanimously approving a request from Council Member Sandesh Sadalge for $30,000 in Council Contingency funding to support a smoother transition in senior services. The proposed plan involves partnering with Metro Parks Tacoma to leverage […]
2025-2026 Funding Applications for Individual Artists Available
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma is now accepting Tacoma Artists Initiative Program (TAIP) funding applications from eligible Tacoma artists, working in all artistic disciplines including but not limited to literary, performing, digital, new media, film, visual, and interdisciplinary arts. TAIP funding supports artists in creating and/or completing new work and growing their skills. […]
Maintenance Work on North 3rd Street
TACOMA, Wash. – North 3rd Street – between North J Street and North Yakima Avenue – will be closed for maintenance November 18 – December 6. This work is part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. It is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. Community members with questions about the Residential Street Restoration Program […]
Town Hall With District 2 Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh on December 4
TACOMA, Wash. – District 2 Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh will host a town hall on December 4, 2024, from 6 to 7:30 PM, at the University of Washington Tacoma (1950 South C Street, Milgard Hall, Room 110). The event will be structured as a community dialogue focusing on homelessness in Downtown Tacoma. “I am inviting […]
Hylebos Bridge Currently Closed to Vehicular Traffic
TACOMA, Wash. – The Hylebos Bridge (located off East 11th Street in the Tacoma Tideflats) is currently closed to vehicular traffic due to a technical malfunction. The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Engineering Division is working with a contracting crew to remedy the issue. The bridge will remain open to shipping vessels until a repair can be […]
New Temporary Art Pieces Appear Throughout McKinley Hill Neighborhood
TACOMA, Wash. – Visitors and residents traveling along McKinley Avenue will notice new temporary art pieces welcoming them to the McKinley Hill neighborhood. The latest of five anticipated temporary art pieces, “Welcome to McKinley Hill” was designed and fabricated by Tacoma artist Liz Morrow. “Zine Library”, a temporary art piece located outside of Lux Coffee at […]
Volunteer Positions Available on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill two volunteer positions – one alternate position and one youth or young adult position – on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. The purpose of the Commission is to better engage Tacoma’s immigrant and refugee communities and to work with community partners and […]
Three Positions Available on the Community’s Police Advisory Committee Applications
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill three positions on the Community’s Police Advisory Committee (CPAC)—one youth position and two at-large positions. The CPAC positions are voluntary and open to individuals who are residents of Tacoma. CPAC is an advisory panel to the City Council and has the following […]
Connect With Creativity at Arts at the Armory
TACOMA, Wash. — The community is invited to attend Arts at the Armory, a vibrant two-day arts market taking place on December 7 and 8, from 11 AM to 5 PM, at the historic Tacoma Armory (1001 S. Yakima Ave.). Over 100 Tacoma artists working across various artistic disciplines and mediums—including ceramics, glass, painting, literary […]