City of Tacoma

TACOMA, Wash. – Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh was appointed by Governor Jay Inslee to serve on the Citizens’ Committee on Pipeline Safety, for a term ending July 31, 2027. The Citizens’ Committee on Pipeline Safety advises Washington state agencies and other appropriate federal and local government agencies and officials on matters relating to hazardous liquid […]

TACOMA, Wash. – October 2024 marks the 23rd anniversary of Tacoma Arts Month, a community celebration of the arts that includes community-hosted arts and culture events, exhibits, and workshops for all ages taking place throughout the month. Programming includes music and dance performances, hands-on experiences, visual art exhibits, film screenings, literary readings, lectures, cultural events, and workshops. […]

TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma is now accepting Community Arts Projects funding applications from eligible organizations and groups producing publicly accessible arts programming across all artistic disciplines within Tacoma city limits in 2025. Applicants can apply for either $3,000, $6,000, or $9,000 for their project. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 PM […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]