Tacoma’s $27M budget deficit is forcing department mergers and staffing cuts
Tacoma city leaders say a $27 million General Fund gap is driving department mergers, vacancy cuts and service reviews before the next budget cycle.
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Tacoma starts transportation impact fees June 1 for new development
Tacoma will begin collecting one-time transportation impact fees on new homes and commercial projects June 1, shifting some growth costs to development.
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Tacoma updated its August street-tax measure. What changed in Connect Tacoma and why it matters now
Tacoma WA – The City Council revised Connect Tacoma on April 21, sending a 10-year street funding measure to the August 4 ballot with clearer spending language.
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Tacoma moves to send new streets-and-sidewalks tax to August ballot
Tacoma WA – A proposed replacement streets measure advanced after the April 14 council study session, with voters likely to see it on the August 4 primary ballot.
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Tacoma opens comment period on draft federal housing and shelter spending plan
Tacoma WA – The city has opened public review of a draft plan for about $3.65 million in expected federal housing, shelter, and community-development funds.
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State Budget, Transit Funding and Port Projects Shape Tacoma’s Week
Tacoma, WA – April 3, 2026 – State budget shifts, transit funding debates and new Port projects are driving major infrastructure decisions.
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Transportation Budget, Housing Rehab Lead Tacoma Policy Updates
Tacoma, WA – April 2, 2026 – State transportation funding, local housing rehab plans and new advisory openings shape Tacoma’s week in government news.
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School District Purchase, Housing Rehab, and New City Bids Lead Tacoma’s Week
Tacoma, WA – April 1, 2026 – A $12M school property deal, affordable housing rehab plans, rising home prices, and new city bids shape Tacoma’s week.
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Federal Health Funds, Cost Pressures and New City Bids Lead Tacoma Headlines
Tacoma, WA – March 31, 2026 – Federal funds boost local mobile health care as new data rank the region among the nation’s most expensive metros.
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Transit Funding, Regional Rail Openings, and Workforce Shifts Shape Tacoma’s Week
Tacoma, WA – March 30, 2026 – Regional rail expansion, federal transit funding, and local workforce concerns are driving Tacoma’s policy conversations.
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Transit Shift, Arts Funding Debate and Regional Rail Milestone Shape Tacoma’s Week
Tacoma, WA – March 29, 2026 – A key transit vote, arts funding debate and new regional light rail link are driving policy talk this week.
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Transit Shift, Tree Code Debate and Cultural Funds Headline Tacoma’s Week
Tacoma, WA – March 27, 2026 – Transit service changes, tree code updates and cultural fund spending decisions shaped a busy civic week.
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Tacoma Council Weighs Spending Decisions Amid Budget Pressures
Tacoma, WA – March 26, 2026 – City leaders weigh new spending as budget gaps loom, arts funds face review, and immigration sponsorship draws debate.
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Tacoma Daily Brief: Port Safety Plan, Downtown Shooting Probe, School Levy Vote
Tacoma, WA – March 25, 2026 – City leaders advance port safety plan, police probe a downtown shooting, and voters weigh a school levy renewal.
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Weekend Markets, Gem Faire and Community Events Fill Tacoma’s Late-March Calendar
Tacoma, WA – March 22, 2026 – Markets, pop-ups and community gatherings drew crowds across Tacoma as a busy spring weekend unfolded.
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Storm Aftermath, Weekend Events and Transit Plans Lead Tacoma Headlines
Tacoma, WA – March 21, 2026 – A major winter storm’s aftermath, busy weekend events, and regional transit updates are shaping the local conversation.
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Snowy Weekend, Flight Delays and City Council on Tap in Tacoma
Tacoma, WA – March 17, 2026 – Snow from a regional storm snarled travel, Sea-Tac saw delays, and City Council meets tonight.
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March Snow Disrupts Travel, Blankets Tacoma in Rare Spring Storm
Tacoma, WA – March 16, 2026 – Rare March snow and a powerful storm system brought icy roads, flight delays, and wintry scenes across Tacoma.
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Tacoma City Actions, Planning Updates and Public Notices Lead This Week’s Headlines
Tacoma, WA – March 13, 2026 – City leaders advanced planning updates, reviewed utility matters, and finalized key determinations this week.
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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.
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SR 509 Reopens After Major Weekend Closure; Cold Weather Alert, Busy Arts Week Ahead
Tacoma, WA – March 11, 2026 – SR 509 reopens after a major closure, cold weather grips the city, and Tacoma’s arts scene ramps up.
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Tacoma City Manager Talks Advance, Firefighter Injured, New City Bids Open
Tacoma, WA – March 10, 2026 – City Council moves toward hiring a new city manager, a firefighter is hurt battling a blaze, and new city bids open.
