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City of Tacoma skyline at dusk with a symbolic representation of a budget deficit, highlighting financial challenges and resilience.
Community

Tacoma faces $27M budget gap, plans mergers

The City of Tacoma is grappling with a projected $27 million budget deficit, forcing it to freeze hiring and plan department mergers that won't fully take effect until 2027.

Derek Molina·May 15, 2026
Close-up of a hand considering a complex permit application on a desk in a city planning office, symbolizing the importance of conditional use permits.
Services

What Are Conditional Use Permits and Why Do They Matter?

In Seattle, obtaining a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a business or property development can mean incurring an hourly fee for city staff review time, a cost that varies widely and can quickly accum

Derek Molina·May 5, 2026