The Port of Tacoma has approved the demolition of two buildings at 459C and 465 East 15th Street without conducting an environmental impact review, per a SEPA determination. This decision, finalized this week, avoids the need for a full environmental review process.
Tacoma Public Schools announced new fee changes effective August 1, including credit card processing fees for school-related transactions. The district will host an open house for the Maritime|253 project on August 4, 2026, to discuss school improvements and health clinics.
Tacoma City Council updated the Critical Areas Ordinance to strengthen environmental protections for habitats, incorporating new scientific data following public input. The amendment aims to better safeguard local ecosystems.
The city is seeking community input for a $1.6 million climate resiliency project in District 5, with ideas due by September 30. This project, funded by a $650,000 state grant, targets environmentally overburdened neighborhoods.
Public safety updates include Pierce County Sheriff's Office seeking witnesses for a hit-and-run on I-82 involving Luis Vazquez Del Angel, and a katana-wielding armed robbery at a Puyallup pharmacy. The Sheriff's Office also announced four new deputies completing training and a K-9 team swearing-in on July 30.
Tacoma's air quality is currently under a state advisory due to wildfire smoke, with health recommendations for residents to monitor air quality and use protective measures.