Tacoma officials are projecting a $24 million dollar deficit. The fire department is $3.5 million over budget. Hinzman said, “The city has kicked the can so far down the road with the budget.” ...

(The Center Square) – The City of Tacoma passed its 2025-2026 budget with additional funding to the fire department in order to help with overtime use. The $4.7 billion budget cuts a $24 million ...

TACOMA, Wash. - Tacoma fire officials warn that your family and wallet could be at risk if the city doesn’t find millions for the department’s budget. Starting next month, the department is ...

The Tacoma Fire Department will receive $2.5 million more funding to maintain staffing levels after the City Council adopted a balanced budget late Tuesday that required significant cuts to ...

including cuts The city council is currently considering its proposed 2025-2026 budget, but needs to find $5.6 million in cost savings. Tacoma Spokesperson Maria Lee told The Center Square in a ...

TACOMA, Wash. - The Tacoma City Council debated ... dollars made available because the city took the money from the EMS budget. Now, the funds are dried up, and the cost to keep the program ...

TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma City Council approved its two-year budget Tuesday night, including additional funds for the fire department, which had been facing potential cuts. Council members ...

The Tacoma City Council Tuesday approved a budget that headed off firefighter layoffs that had been under consideration. Facing a budget deficit, the council had been considering laying off 16 ...

TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma city leaders said ongoing budgetary problems could lead to the closure of more than 300 homeless shelter beds in 2025. According to a Dec. 10 city council meeting, a total ...