Tacoma Daily Local Headlines: February 28, 2026

Top local headlines

1) South Tacoma home hit by 50+ rounds; woman injured

Tacoma police are investigating after gunmen fired dozens of shots into a home in the South End while people inside were asleep. A 21-year-old woman was struck and treated for injuries that were reported as not life-threatening. Investigators recovered a large number of shell casings at the scene, and the family said surveillance video captured the shooting.

Neighbors in the area were urged to check cameras and share any footage that might help identify the suspects or the vehicle involved.

2) Tree-planting support used in Tacoma could be eliminated in state budget talks

A state House budget proposal would remove funding tied to Washington’s urban and community forestry work, a program that helps cities plant and maintain trees and can help unlock federal dollars. Tacoma’s urban forestry staff said they are reviewing what an elimination would mean locally, including impacts on planned planting and partnerships.

Local advocates and state officials noted that the program’s value isn’t just grants; it also provides coordination and technical support that smaller jurisdictions often rely on.

3) City manager recruitment: interviews and public presentations held

Tacoma’s City Council held special meetings this week as part of its city manager recruitment process, including candidate interviews in executive session and a public-facing community event with candidate presentations and Q&A. The meetings were scheduled across two locations, including the Tacoma Municipal Building and the Tacoma Dome.

Quick take

Public safety: If you have doorbell or security video from overnight incidents, preserve the original files and note the time stamps.
Neighborhood trees: Watch for updates as state budget negotiations continue over the coming weeks.
City Hall: The recruitment timeline typically includes additional steps after interviews and public presentations.

Sources

https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/50-bullets-fired-tacoma-home
https://www.fox13seattle.com/video/fmc-kynb31qe5667o7zq
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/02/27/urban-tree-funding-axed-in-wa-house-budget-proposal/
https://www.theurbanist.org/2026/02/27/existential-budget-cut-would-wipe-out-state-urban-forestry-program/
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/wa-program-pays-plant-trees-130000913.html
https://tacoma.gov/event/city-council-special-meeting-city-manager-candidate-interviews/2026-02-26/1/