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Tacoma this week: I-5 Port of Tacoma Exit Closed Oct. 15-16

Monday, October 12, 2026

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Southbound I-5 exit to Port of Tacoma Road closes for maintenance from 10 p.m. Oct. 15 to 1 a.m. Oct. 16 with detours available.

Northbound I-5 SeaTac rest area closes for maintenance from Oct. 12 to Oct. 16.

Tacoma proposes a $5.3 billion biennial budget to address a $40 million structural deficit in the General Fund.

Tacoma Public Schools announced a celebration for Lowell Elementary on October 9, 2026.

Tacoma will host an in-person workshop on October 22 from 1-3 p.m. at the Tacoma Public Library’s Main Branch for businesses on the Revolving Loan Fund process.

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Tacoma this week: I-5 Port of Tacoma Exit Closed Oct. 15-16“I-5 Port of Tacoma Exit Closed Oct. 15-16”
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Southbound I-5 exit to Port of Tacoma Road closes for maintenance from 10 p.m. Oct. 15 to 1 a.m. Oct. 16, with detours available.“Southbound I-5 exit to Port of Tacoma Road closes for maintenance from 10 p.m. Oct. 15 to 1 a.m. Oct. 16, with detours available.”
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Southbound I-5 exit to Port of Tacoma Road closes for maintenance from 10 p.m. Oct. 15 to 1 a.m. Oct. 16 with detours available.“Southbound I-5 exit to Port of Tacoma Road closes for maintenance from 10 p.m. Oct. 15 to 1 a.m. Oct. 16, with detours available.”
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Northbound I-5 SeaTac rest area closes for maintenance from Oct. 12 to Oct. 16.“Northbound I-5 SeaTac rest area closes for maintenance Monday, Oct. 12 through Friday, Oct. 16, WSDOT says.”
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Tacoma proposes a $5.3 billion biennial budget to address a $40 million structural deficit in the General Fund.“The City of Tacoma has proposed a $5.3 billion biennial budget for 2027-2028. The budget addresses a $40 million structural deficit in the $696 million General Fund.”
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Tacoma Public Schools announced a celebration for Lowell Elementary on October 9, 2026.“Tacoma Public Schools announced a celebration for Lowell Elementary on October 9, 2026.”
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Tacoma will host an in-person workshop on October 22 from 1-3 p.m. at the Tacoma Public Library’s Main Branch for businesses on the Revolving Loan Fund process.“Tacoma will host an in-person workshop on October 22 from 1-3 p.m. at the Tacoma Public Library’s Main Branch to help local businesses navigate the City’s Revolving Loan Fund process.”

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I-5 Port of Tacoma Exit Closed Oct. 15-16
Southbound I-5 exit to Port of Tacoma Road closes for maintenance from 10 p.m. Oct. 15 to 1 a.m. Oct. 16, with detours available.
Southbound I-5 exit to Port of Tacoma Road will close for maintenance from 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, until 1 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16.

Travelers will follow alternate routes during the closure, with signed detours available for the temporary disruption.

I-5 SeaTac rest area to close Oct. 12-16
Northbound I-5 SeaTac rest area closes for maintenance Monday, Oct. 12 through Friday, Oct. 16, WSDOT says.
Northbound Interstate 5 SeaTac rest area will close for maintenance from 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12 to noon Friday, Oct. 16, according to WSDOT.
The closure is listed as project 005, 6 miles from Tacoma, with the effective date listed as Oct. 1, 2026, and expected end date Oct. 16, 2026.

Tacoma Proposes $5.3 Billion Biennial Budget
City aims to address $40M deficit with focus on core services and fiscal sustainability.
The City of Tacoma has proposed a $5.3 billion biennial budget for 2027-2028.
The budget addresses a $40 million structural deficit in the $696 million General Fund.

Lowell Elementary to Celebrate New Chapter Oct. 9
Tacoma Public Schools invites families to a celebration at Lowell Elementary on October 9, 2026, marking a new phase for the school.
Tacoma Public Schools announced a celebration for Lowell Elementary on October 9, 2026.
The school will host a community event to mark a new chapter for the school, as stated in the public notice.

Tacoma to Host Business Loan Fund Workshop
City to hold Oct. 22 workshop for businesses on Revolving Loan Fund process, offering guidance on eligibility and application steps.
Tacoma will host an in-person workshop on October 22 from 1-3 p.m. at the Tacoma Public Library’s Main Branch to help local businesses navigate the City’s Revolving Loan Fund process.
The workshop will cover eligibility requirements, micro and gap loan programs, step-by-step application guidance, and preparation of financial documents like income statements.