TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma is working on a partnership agreement with Metro Parks to expand and enhance services for seniors aged 50 and older. This collaboration aims to leverage the resources and expertise of both organizations to provide a wider range of programs, activities, and resources for Tacoma’s growing senior population. “This […]
Community Invited to Cushman and Adams Substations Workshops on October 21 and 26
TACOMA, Wash. – Community members are invited to engage in the next phase of the Cushman and Adams substations future use planning efforts, as potential development and property use scenarios are presented at workshops on October 21 and 26. These scenarios incorporate the community ideas and feedback from earlier visioning workshops as well as more […]
Tacoma City Council Authorizes Funds for a Pride-Themed Decorative Crosswalk on Broadway in Downtown Tacoma
TACOMA – On October 15, the Tacoma City Council authorized $35,000 in one-time funding to install a Pride-themed decorative crosswalk between 9th and 11th streets on Broadway in Downtown Tacoma. “As Tacoma’s first out queer female council member, I am engaged with our queer community and know firsthand that our community has been asking the City to […]
Tacoma’s District 2 Decides to Spend $1 Million on Community Initiative Aimed at Creating a Vibrant Space
TACOMA, Wash. – Over 6,000 Participatory Budgeting votes were tallied from community members in District 2. The community-proposed project that was selected will design and build a covered skate park featuring public art in Downtown Tacoma, in a location under I-705. The proposed project is an exciting community initiative aimed at creating a vibrant space […]
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.
2024 AMOCAT Arts Award Winners Announced
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma Arts Commission has announced this year’s AMOCAT Arts Award honorees: Mattice Hoyt (Arts Patron), Black Night Market (Community Outreach by an Organization), Lourdes Jackson (Community Outreach by an Individual), and Anida Yoeu Ali (Community Outreach by an Individual). The AMOCAT Arts Awards honor the people and organizations that positively impact […]
City of Tacoma Partners with Emerald Cities Collaborative for E-Contractor Academy Oct. 22-Nov. 19
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 has partnered with Emerald Cities Collaborative to launch its first completely in-person E-Contractor Academy. The E-Contractor Academy aims to provide the […]
Two Positions Available on the Library Board of Trustees
TACOMA, Wash. – There are two positions available on the Library Board of Trustees. The Library Board of Trustees is comprised of five members who are nominated by the Mayor and appointed by a majority vote of the City Council. The membership term is five years. All Library Trustees must live within Tacoma city limits. […]
North Union Ave – Between North 26th St and North 27th St – Closed on Oct. 12
TACOMA, Wash. – North Union Avenue – between North 26th Street and North 27th Street – will be closed on October 12, from 7:30 AM – 5 PM, to allow for hazardous tree removal. Traffic control signage and detour routes will be in place. Community members with questions can call Project Supervisor Craig Hamburg at […]