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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 and a recap of the September 16 meeting can be found here ⇒
Meetings are streamed live 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 ⇒
 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 ⇒
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 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 ⇒
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 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 ⇒
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 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 ⇒
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 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 ⇒
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 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 ⇒
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 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, and the public can watch the meeting online ⇒
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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 ⇒ |
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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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