Port of Tacoma Commissioners on October 21 will consider authorizing removal of a derelict vessel in the Hylebos Waterway and...





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Port of Tacoma Commission to meet October 21

Port of Tacoma Commissioners on October 21 will consider authorizing removal of a derelict vessel in the Hylebos Waterway and receive an update from the Tacoma-Pierce County Economic Development Board. The full meeting agenda is available here [ [link removed] ] and a recap of the September 16 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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2025 Touch-a-Truck [ [link removed] ]
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

More than 3,000 people attend Touch-a-Truck at Port of Tacoma

Thank you to the thousands of community members who stopped by the Port's 2025 Touch-a-Truck on October 3. The event overflowed with excitement and joy as kids and their families learned more about the equipment that helps the Port run. Learn more and browse pictures from the day ⇒ [ [link removed] ]

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October 2025 Pier Side [ [link removed] ]
ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS

Watch the October Working Waterfront

In this month's edition of Working Waterfront, the Port's award-winning news show, we cover workers placing the final beam at the Maritime Center and share new animation that shows how the project will look when it’s complete. Plus, nearly 1,800 people attended the Port's 2025 boat tours, and the Asia Pacific Cultural Center's new building is open! Watch now ⇒ [ [link removed] ]

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October 2025 Coffee with Commissioners [ [link removed] ]
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Join us for Coffee with Commissioners

Next Thursday, October 23 from 9 to 11 a.m., join us for a special free public event out on the water! Enjoy coffee and conversation with Port Commissioners Deanna Keller and Don Meyer while you cruise the Port's waterways aboard the Youth Marine Center's M.V. Doolin Rogers. The event is free, but advance registration is required. Sign up now ⇒ [ [link removed] ]

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2025 Port of Tacoma interns [ [link removed] ]
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Port interns do meaningful work while gaining valuable skills

Five interns at the Port of Tacoma and The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) spent their summer doing meaningful work and learning about the inner workings of a busy port. Their experiences were rewarding and eye-opening! Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]

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Port 101: The Port and the Tideflats [ [link removed] ]
ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS

The Port and the Tideflats... which is which?

The Port of Tacoma is in an area called the Tacoma Tideflats, but not everything in the Tideflats is part of the Port. Confused? Find out how the Port and Tideflats are connected and what sets them apart in our latest Port 101 video. Watch now ⇒ [ [link removed] ]

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Martyn Adamson promoted to Chief Information Officer [ [link removed] ]
ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS

Martyn Adamson promoted to CIO

The Port of Tacoma promoted Martyn Adamson to Chief Information Officer, effective October 1. Adamson has worked in senior management roles since joining the Port in 2003. “Ports increasingly rely on modern technologies to remain competitive and serve our stakeholders. As CIO, my focus will be to execute IT strategies that ensure the Port of Tacoma and NWSA remain at the forefront of the Port industry,” he said. Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]

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Special Commission Meeting - Budget Study Session [ [link removed] ]
ECONOMIC VITALITY

Budget Study Session coming up October 30

The public is invited to attend this special meeting of the Port of Tacoma Commissioners to review the Port's operating budget for the new fiscal year.

The meeting will take place on Thursday, October 30 at 10 a.m. in room 104 of the Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Road. The agenda will be posted here [ [link removed] ], and the public can watch the meeting online ⇒ [ [link removed] ]

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Social Media Round-Up




October 2025 Facebook: Moment of Maritime Zen [ [link removed] ]

Is your Monday off to a hectic start? Here’s a #Moment Of Maritime Zen [ [link removed]*NK-R ] to calm your morning: a quiet evening shot of the Sitcum Waterway...
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October 2025 LinkedIn: Economic Impact [ [link removed] ]

The Port of Tacoma is an economic engine in Pierce County. A recent economic impact analysis found that the Port's lines of business, combined... Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]



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October 2025 Instagram: Fog [ [link removed] ]

It's a #Bonus Day of Beauty [ [link removed] ] at the #Port of Tacoma [ [link removed] ]. The fog took its time lifting across the Port this morning. If you also snapped some shots...
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October 2025 Threads: Airplane [ [link removed] ]

Snapped at sunset during a flight over Tacoma just last week, with three ships at berth on the Blair Waterway visible in the distance. 
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