Tacoma's Violent Crime Reduction Plan cost more than $5 million, almost entirely due to increased overtime pay for a short-staffed Police Department, city spokesperson Maria Lee said this month.

Bushnell is endorsed by mayor Victoria Woodards and five other sitting members of city council; County Executive Ryan Mello, U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland and a slate of local state lawmakers and ...

Former Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore’s tenure was marked by the roll out of an ambitious crime-fighting strategy, internal controversies and an exit payout, topping $6 million in city spending ...

Opinion TNT endorsement: Here’s our pick for Tacoma’s City Council Pos. 5 The News Tribune Editorial Board Thu, July 17, 2025 at 5:00 AM PDT 3 min read ...