TACOMA, Wash. – The Hylebos Bridge (located off East 11th Street in the Tacoma Tideflats) has reopened to vehicular traffic. Community members with questions can contact Project Supervisor Steve Carstens at scarstens@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 591-5263.
21 Community Art Projects Funded by the Tacoma Arts Commission
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma Arts Commission recently awarded $148,000 in Community Arts Projects funding to 21 Tacoma organizations, groups, and businesses in support of 2025 public outreach projects in the fields of culture, culinary arts, dance, literary, music, visual, and cross-disciplinary arts. “We’re proud to be funding these arts projects that will take place […]
City Council Appoints Seven Members to New Urban Design Board
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council today voted to appoint all seven members of the inaugural Urban Design Board (UDB). The seven new board members were selected from a competitive candidate pool of more than two dozen applicants. Each of the new board members will officially begin their term of service on January 1, and […]
Town Hall With District 4 Council Member Sandesh Sadalge on December 18
TACOMA, Wash. – District 4 Council Member Sandesh Sadalge will host a town hall on December 18, 2024, from 6 to 7:30 PM, at the VFW 969 Hall (3510 McKinley Ave. in Tacoma). The event will be an opportunity for District 4 residents and businesses to connect with Council Member Sadalge, reflect on his first […]
City Council Adopts City of Tacoma’s 2025-2026 Biennial Budget
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council has adopted the City of Tacoma’s 2025-2026 Biennial Budget, a comprehensive financial plan that prioritizes essential services, invests in innovative solutions, and reinforces the City’s commitment to fiscal responsibility. This $4.7 billion budget, developed through a collaborative and transparent process, aims to navigate current economic challenges while laying the […]
City Council Receives Update on City of Tacoma’s Ongoing Efforts to Address Homelessness
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council was presented with an update on the City of Tacoma’s ongoing efforts to address homelessness. Utilizing a multi-faceted approach, the City continues to take significant steps to address homelessness, demonstrating a proactive and compassionate approach. By focusing on both immediate needs and long-term solutions, aligning with state and regional […]
Tideflats Subarea Plan Reaches Critical Milestone With Unanimous Recommendation from Steering Committee
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tideflats Subarea Plan recently reached a critical milestone with a unanimous recommendation for adoption from the Tideflats Steering Committee. This landmark decision marks the culmination of seven years of collaborative planning between the City of Tacoma, Puyallup Tribe of Indians, Port of Tacoma, Pierce County, and the City of Fife. “This […]
City Hosts Local Employment and Apprenticeship Training Program (LEAP) Informational Workshops on December 19
TACOMA, Wash. — As part of its ongoing work to help address training and employment needs across Tacoma, the City’s Local Employment and Apprenticeship Training Program (LEAP) team is hosting two informational workshops on December 19, 2024 – from 8 to 9 AM and 3:30 to 4:30 PM – in the Tacoma Municipal Building (747 […]
Hylebos Bridge Anticipated to Reopen to Vehicular Traffic by December 13
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 remains open to shipping vessels and is anticipated to reopen to vehicular […]