TACOMA, Wash. – South 72nd Street – between South Warner Street and South Lawrence Street – will be closed for maintenance September 16-20, from 8 AM – 5 PM. 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 […]
Economic Disparity Study Findings to be Presented During September 17 City Council Study Session
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma has completed its Economic Disparity Study. City staff will be joined by Keen Independent Research to present the study findings on September 17 at noon during the City Council Study Session. Through its Equity in Contracting (EIC) Program, the City seeks to ensure that small businesses and businesses […]
Home in Tacoma Information Sessions on September 12 and 19
TACOMA, Wash. – Community members are invited to an upcoming information session for the latest updates and answers to questions that they might have on the Home in Tacoma zoning and land use code proposal prior to the public hearing on September 24. In-Person September 12, 6 – 7:30 PM 747 Market Street, Council Chambers, […]
Work Scheduled on Southbound Lanes of I-705 Sept. 11-13
TACOMA, Wash. – City crews will be removing and replacing the two southbound lanes of I-705 beneath Firefighter’s Park with hot mix asphalt. The southbound on-ramps to I-705 at Schuster Parkway and Stadium Way are scheduled to close from 8 AM on September 11 through 7 PM on September 13. Public notice boards have been […]
Update on 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Development Process to be Presented at September 10 Study Session
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Office of Management and Budget will present an update on the 2025–2026 Biennial Budget Development Process at the Tuesday, September 10, study session at noon. Staff will present an update on revenues and offer an overview of the budget’s progress. The City continues to project expenses will outpace […]
Nominations Open for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Awards
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) is now accepting nominations for the Lifetime Service Award for groups and individuals and the Emerging Leader Award for individuals to be honored for their community service at the 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration in January 2025. The deadline for […]
A Statement From At-Large Council Member Olgy Diaz on ShotSpotter
I spoke in April, on the announcement of ShotSpotter technology coming to Tacoma, about the concerns I had regarding its implementation. Like community, I had many questions about how this technology would work and how the Tacoma Police Department could implement it. Some of my top concerns were the budgetary and staffing impacts this technology […]
Proctor Season of Summer Fun Closes Out on September 7 With Historic Cushman Street Fair
TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma community members are invited to celebrate the end of a sizzling summer full of outdoor events and family fun at the Historic Cushman Street Fair hosted by the North End Neighborhood Council on September 7, from 11 AM – 3 PM, at the intersection of North 21st and North Adams streets. The finale event […]
Fitch Ratings Outlook Upgrade Reaffirms City’s Sustainable Fiscal Path
TACOMA, Wash. – Fitch Ratings has upgraded its outlook for the City of Tacoma, from ‘AA’ to ‘AA+’, signaling its comfort that the City continues to be on a sustainable fiscal path. The City’s upgraded rating is just one notch below the highest rating possible which is ‘AAA’. The City of Tacoma’s upgraded rating is supported […]