TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) announces the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration taking place on Monday, January 20, 2025. The event will include the presentation of the Lifetime Service Award, honoring Shawn Durnen, and the Emerging Leader Award, recognizing Brian Gatewood. In addition to these honors, […]
‘Certification 101’ Workshop on January 9 Provides Introduction to Federal and State Certification Process
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) Program team is hosting a workshop and Q&A session in partnership with staff from the Washington State Office of Minority and […]
Tacoma Police Department’s Community Service Officer Program Advances Alternative Response Strategy
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma Police Department reported today on the measurable progress the Community Service Officer (CSO) program is achieving measurable progress in its first six months of operation. The progress update was presented as part of the quarterly report on the City’s Alternative Response strategy. Along with positive results thus far from the […]
City Council Enshrines New Climate and Sustainability Commission in Tacoma’s Municipal Code
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council passed an ordinance to amend Title 1 of the Municipal Code to include a Climate and Sustainability Commission. This ordinance is the culmination of the hard work of many people this past year, including the City’s Charter Review Committee and the Council’s Infrastructure, Planning and Sustainability Committee. The Climate […]
City Council Creates New Incentives for Solid Waste Businesses to Recycle More Materials
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to implement a new tiered recycling tax deduction for solid waste businesses. This policy aims to incentivize solid waste businesses to recycle greater amounts of the materials they haul when possible. Effective January 1, 2025, the estimated annual tax revenues from the business of hauling […]
City of Tacoma’s HEAL Team Continues to See Progress in Ongoing Efforts to Address Homelessness
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Homeless Engagement and Alternatives Liaison (HEAL) Team continues to see progress in its ongoing efforts to address homelessness. The HEAL Team, a cornerstone of the City’s broader alternative response strategy, remains dedicated to connecting individuals experiencing homelessness with the support and resources they need. This year, the HEAL […]
Street Maintenance at Intersection of Sprague and 6th Avenues Anticipated to Take Place in One Day Between December 23 and January 3
TACOMA, Wash. – The Public Works Department’s Street Operations Division will be working on removing and replacing a distressed section of the intersection of Sprague and 6th avenues. This work is anticipated to be completed in one day – between December 23, 2024 and January 3, 2025 – while Hilltop Heritage Middle School is on […]
Hylebos Bridge Has Reopened to Vehicular Traffic
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 […]