Tacoma City Manager Talks, Wind Advisory, and Women’s Day Rally Lead Local Headlines
Tacoma, WA – March 12, 2026 – City leaders move toward hiring a new city manager as strong winds hit the region and hundreds rally downtown.
Tacoma is heading into mid-March with major developments at City Hall, blustery weather, and strong civic turnout downtown.
City Council Begins Negotiations for New City Manager
The Tacoma City Council voted this week to enter contract negotiations with Hyun Kim for the role of city manager. The decision follows a public search process and marks a significant step toward filling one of the city’s most influential leadership positions.
If finalized, the appointment would shape Tacoma’s direction on public safety, housing, budgeting, and long-term planning. Council members signaled they are ready to move forward, with negotiations now focused on contract details.
Wind Advisory Brings Gusts, Power Outage Risk
Residents woke up to strong winds after a National Weather Service advisory went into effect Wednesday afternoon and continued into early Thursday morning. Gusts reached up to 50 mph in parts of western Washington.
Officials warned that unsecured objects could be blown around and that isolated power outages were possible. Drivers, especially those in high-profile vehicles, were urged to use extra caution overnight and during the early commute.
Hundreds Rally for International Women’s Day
More than 300 people gathered in Tacoma on March 8 to mark International Women’s Day, with coverage and follow-up reports published this week. Marchers made their way to the municipal building, calling attention to women’s rights, immigrant justice, and workplace equity.
The event was organized by a coalition of community groups and featured speeches highlighting challenges facing working women and immigrant families. The rally added to a series of civic demonstrations seen across the region this month.
City Issues New Public Works Bid
In other city business, Tacoma has issued a new request for bids tied to a public works project, with submissions due later this month. The bid opening will take place at Tacoma Public Utilities, continuing a steady slate of infrastructure planning as the city moves through 2026.
Sources
https://weathershogun.com/weather/usa/wa/tacoma/4793/march/2026-03-05
https://fightbacknews.org/articles/tacoma-rallies-for-international-womens-day
