Port of Tacoma Commissioners on July 15 will consider design authorization for the East Commencement Habitat Opportunity (ECHO) project...





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Port of Tacoma Commission to meet July 15

Port of Tacoma Commissioners on July 15 will consider design authorization for the East Commencement Habitat Opportunity (ECHO) project and a private rail crossing agreement. Commissioners will also consider an updated Port of Tacoma Strategic Plan for 2026-2030 and hear the first reading of a proposed lease with Silverback Industries, LLC. The full agenda can be found here [ [link removed] ] and a recap of the June 17 meeting can be found here ⇒  [ [link removed] ]

Meetings are streamed live [ [link removed] ] and also available for later viewing. Public comment may be given in person or sent by email to [email protected]. For more information, please see our public comment procedure page ⇒ [ [link removed] ]

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New report finds Ports of Tacoma and Seattle, NWSA support 265,000 jobs and $55 billion in regional benefits [ [link removed] ]
ECONOMIC VITALITY

New report finds Ports of Tacoma and Seattle, NWSA support more than 265,000 jobs and $55 billion in regional benefits

A new regional economic impact analysis shows The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), the Port of Tacoma, and the Port of Seattle continue to be primary drivers of the regional and state economy, supporting more than 265,000 jobs in 2023. Together, the organizations generated $17.7 billion in wages and benefits and nearly $55 billion in business output. Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]

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Port of Tacoma Working Waterfront July 2025 [ [link removed] ]
ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS

Watch the July episode of Working Waterfront

Watch the July edition of Working Waterfront, the Port's award-winning news show! This month, we cover a new economic impact report that details how the Port of Tacoma supports thousands of jobs, shore power launching at Husky Terminal to reduce vessel emissions, a Port-hosted exercise for regional first responders, and a gnome and fairy walk in a Port habitat site. Watch now ⇒ [ [link removed] ]

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Find the Port around Pierce County this summer [ [link removed] ]
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

See the Port around Pierce County

The Port of Tacoma will have booths at several community events around Pierce County this summer, including farmers markets, the MOSAIC festival, Tacoma Pride, and Puyallup Concerts in the Park. Community members are encouraged to stop by! Summer is an important time for outreach at the Port, and these events provide unique opportunities to connect with the community. Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]

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2025 Port of Tacoma Boat Tours are coming up [ [link removed] ]
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Save the date: Boat tours coming Sept. 7

The Port's 2025 free public boat tours are coming up on Sunday, September 7. Bring your entire family to our most popular event of the year and discover fun and fascinating facts about one of the busiest ports in North America. As a Pier Side subscriber, you will receive an email from the Port the moment tickets are made available for the public to claim on Wednesday, August 13. 

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Port of Tacoma Hazard Mitigation Plan update [ [link removed] ]
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Together, we can reduce risk

The Port is in the process of updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). This plan identifies areas in and around the Port that are vulnerable to natural hazards, assesses risks, and formulates actions to reduce or eliminate the impacts of these hazards. As part of our HMP update process, we would like your input! Please take our survey, which should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]

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Port of Tacoma hosts exercise for first responders [ [link removed] ]
ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS

Port hosts regional emergency response exercise

The Port of Tacoma hosted a regional exercise focused on vessel fires, bringing together first responders, government agencies and industry partners. For this two-day event in June, Wallenius Wilhelmsen welcomed firefighters from Tacoma and Seattle aboard one of its roll-on/roll-off ships, to familiarize them with the vessel layout and onboard firefighting capabilities. Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]

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Port of Tacoma awarded $2 million EPA brownfields grant [ [link removed] ]
ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP

Port receives $2 million EPA brownfields grant for Maritime Center 

The Environmental Protection Agency awarded the Port of Tacoma a $2 million brownfields grant to clean up historically contaminated soil and groundwater at the Port Maritime Center property. The site, when completed, will include public waterway access and walking trails, Tacoma Public Schools’ Maritime|253 skills center, and a new Port business office. Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]

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Social Media Round-Up




July 2025 Facebook: Rep. Barkis visit [ [link removed] ]

Thank you, State Representative Andrew Barkis [ [link removed] ], for your visit to the Port earlier this month. Rep. Barkis has been instrumental in...
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July 2025 LinkedIn: Erin Galeno Keynote [ [link removed] ]

The Port is proud that our own Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, Erin Galeno [ [link removed] ], was selected as keynote speaker...  Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]



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July 2025 Instagram: Gnome and Fairy Thank You [ [link removed] ]

Thank you to the families who attended our Enchanted Gnome & Fairy Walk this week. It was a chance for people of all ages to... Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]





July 2025 Threads: Mountain Peaks [ [link removed] ]

Snapped last week: crews work the Budapest Express and the Dallas Express at Husky Terminal as the mountain "peaks" through the clouds.
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