With grant support from the Historic Preservation Fund of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, the City of Tacoma Historic Preservation Program is excited to announce the kick-off of Tacoma’s Black Heritage Survey Project. Building on a similar statewide survey project and the momentum around preserving the Nettie J. Asberry Home in the […]
Tacoma Mayor Comments on Injured Detective
TACOMA, Wash. – “Yesterday (August 24, 2023) there was an incident that injured a Tacoma Police Detective that resulted in the arrest of two adolescent suspects. I am thankful that the injuries the detective sustained are not worse. I am grateful for our officers and for the work that they do to keep our community […]
Community Engagement a Core Component of New Community Tree Program
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma has partnered with the Tacoma Tree Foundation to launch Tacoma’s Community Tree Program. With a focus on increasing the urban tree canopy across Tacoma in an equitable manner through neighborhood-based planting projects and tree giveaways – as well as educational activities that highlight the many social and environmental benefits of […]
Tacoma’s Hylebos Bridge closed until further notice
City of Tacoma Twitter/X post. The Hylebos bridge on E. 11th Street in Tacoma will be closed until further notice between Marine View Drive to Taylor Way for maintenance.
City Council Adopts Resolution 41259 to Expand Opportunities for Microbusinesses
TACOMA, Wash. – Tonight (August 15, 2023), the Tacoma City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 41259, directing the City Manager to incorporate a review of 13.06.080.G, Home Occupation, into the work of the Planning Commission as a high priority. Resolution 41259 was brought forward by At-Large Council Member Olgy Diaz, with the support of co-sponsors Deputy […]
Annual Town Hall With District 3 Council Member Keith Blocker on August 26
TACOMA, Wash. – Community members are invited to District 3 Council Member Keith Blocker’s annual Town Hall on August 26 from 10 – 11:30 AM at The R.I.S.E. Center (2136 Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Tacoma). At this event, there will be presentations on therapeutic courts in Tacoma and new alternative emergency response models […]
Tacoma Dome 40th Anniversary Documentary Screening
Join Tacoma Venues and Events for a special in-person event celebrating the Tacoma Dome’s 40th Anniversary. This event is a unique opportunity to gain insight into the cultural significance and impact this venue has had on the community. To RSVP, visit tacomadome.org/documentary.
Workshop on Contracting With the City of Tacoma August 23
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 contracting opportunities with the City of Tacoma on August 23, 2023, from 11 AM – […]
Community Invited to Join Deputy Mayor Kristina Walker for Coffee (or Tea!) on August 19
TACOMA, Wash. – Deputy Mayor Kristina Walker is hosting an informal Coffee (or Tea!) on August 19, from 11 AM – 12:30 PM at the Moore Public Library (215 S. 56th St.). During this event, Deputy Mayor Walker will answer questions from community members, and listen to perspectives that they have to share, about City […]