Tacoma Seeks Civil Service Board Appointee

Applicants Sought to Complete Vacant Term on Civil Service Board — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:43:38 +0000
The City of Tacoma is looking for applicants to complete a vacant term on the Civil Service Board. The City of Tacoma’s Civil Service Board is created by Tacoma City Charter Section 6.11. The Civil Service Board consists of three members elected by the registered voters of Tacoma, one member elected by classified employees in the City’s work force, and one member appointed by management. Civil Service Board Members are required to live within the city limits and must be a qualified voter during their entire term. The position to be filled by this appointment is a vacant elected position. The appointed applicant will serve until the vacant term ends and a new member is elected and seated following the municipal election of November 2027. The appointee is eligible to run for election to the position in November 2027 if desired. The City Charter requires that a member of the Civil Service Board (Including those seeking appointment to the Civil Service Board) be a qualified elector (can register to vote) and be a resident of the City of Tacoma. The Civil Service Board has the powers and duties listed in City Charter Section 6.12, which include proposing revisions to the Civil Service rules (also known as Personnel Rules); advising City Council and other officials on Civil Service and personnel matters; investigating conditions of employment in Civil Service; conducting appeal hearings on suspensions of more than 30 days, demotions, or terminations; and hearing complaints regardin
Source: https://tacoma.gov/news/applicants-sought-to-complete-vacant-term-on-civil-service-board/

T-Town Returns to the Tacoma Dome Oct. 30 — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:00:53 +0000
Trunk-or-Treat, Big Trucks, and Big Fun The City of Tacoma, Tacoma Public Schools, and Korsmo Construction invite community members to T-Town at the Tacoma Dome on Friday, Oct. 30, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Explore the wheels at work with real fire trucks and SWAT tanks, strap on virtual goggles to see through the eyes of high voltage electrical workers, learn all about Tacoma Rail and the train system, ride bikes to create electricity, and so much more. The event theme, Play. Explore. Learn. Work., offers something for everyone in the family, and this year is bigger and bolder than ever! This free, family-friendly event is a unique opportunity for Tacoma residents to celebrate fall, explore trade and career opportunities, and engage in fun, hands-on activities. Community members of all ages will find a safe, warm place to “Trunk-or-Treat” in costume with friends and family while experiencing a wide range of City services through interactive booths and live demonstrations. Guests can also discover their future at the Tacoma Public Schools and Korsmo Construction Trades & Hiring Fair. Experience trade occupation activities with local employers, apply on site, explore apprenticeships and training programs, and other rewarding careers. Thousands of students from across 10 South Puget Sound school districts will be bussed in for this event, exploring career pathways in industries like maritime, transportation, construction, and logistics. Businesses interested in participating i
Source: https://tacoma.gov/news/t-town-returns-to-the-tacoma-dome-oct-30/

Officer Involved Shooting – 700 Block of South Stevens Street — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:45:38 +0000
At approximately 2:38 p.m., Tacoma Police officers responded to the 700 block of South Stevens Street for a report of a domestic assault. Officers arrived on scene at approximately 3:09 p.m. At approximately 3:56 p.m., officers reported shots fired at the scene. Tacoma officers rendered aid to the adult male suspect until Tacoma Fire Department personnel responded a short time later and pronounced the suspect deceased at the scene. The Pierce County Force Investigation Team (PCFIT) and the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations (OII