Tacoma Public Utilities

06/10/2026

The Public Utility Board is meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. These meetings are open to the public for comment and televised live.

For information about this meeting, the agenda, supporting documents and the link to attend virtually, visit https://bit.ly/39kOvNs.

06/09/2026

Mark your calendars for August 27th at Cheney Stadium!

It’s more than just a night of baseball. It’s an opportunity to step up for those in our community who need a helping hand.

By attending, you’ll support the Tacoma Public Utilities Senior Assistance Fund, which helps seniors in our community who are struggling to pay their utility bill.

Tickets include an exclusive hat, hotdog and bottle of water, and a reserved seat ticket.

06/08/2026

Tacoma Power Parks are one of the Pacific Northwest’s hidden gems, and now they’re getting the spotlight on TV Tacoma in celebration of National Camping Month.

Chad Chalmers, Hydro Project Manager at the Cowlitz River Project, recently joined Cityline to talk about the recreation opportunities, campgrounds, and outdoor experiences our parks offer across the region.

Tacoma Power Parks offer opportunities for you and your family to e...

06/04/2026

No single team can do this alone. In collaboration with the Skokomish Indian Tribe, we’re restoring and maintaining salmon runs for future generations.

Each release helps rebuild a future where these fish, and the traditions around them, can return.

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Video Description: Andrew Ollenburg, Cushman Fish Facility Manager, describes how Tacoma Power partners closely with the Skokomish Indian Tribe to reintroduce salmon into the Skokomish Watershed. Video frames show Tacoma Power staff and Skokomish tribal members pumping and netting fish, transporting them to the dam, and releasing them into the Skokomish River below.

06/04/2026

Joshua is helping restore and maintain salmon runs in the Skokomish Watershed, for his kids and his grandkids.

As a member of the Skokomish Indian Tribe and a Hatchery Technician at the Cushman Fisheries Program, this work is personal and plays a direct role in bringing sockeye salmon back and the traditions around them.

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Video Description: Joshua Hermann, Skokomish Tribal Member and hatchery technician, describes what his day is like working the Cushman Fisheries Program at the Cushman Hydro Project. Video frames show Tacoma Power staff and Skokomish tribal members pumping and netting fish, transporting them to the dam, and releasing them into the Skokomish River below.

06/03/2026

See you at the festival!

Tacoma Water will be there sharing tips on natural yard care, indoor and outdoor water conservation, and smart irrigation. We offer services to support our customers, and we will sign you up for a free water-saving kit, share a kids’ activity book, and provide the latest water supply conditions.

05/31/2026

Meet Jon Sigafoos, who has spent more than 20 years working in Tacoma Power’s Dam Safety Program.

Jon’s job is all about paying attention to the details that most people never see. He helps monitor our dams by collecting and tracking data, supporting inspections, and making sure Tacoma’s hydropower dams are responding as expected. That work helps us meet strict safety rules and manage risk at our hydro facilities.

Last year, Jon helped lead a dye test at Mayfield Dam. About 300 gallons of dyed water were used to better understand how water moves through part of the dam. The results helped confirm system performance and added to the team’s overall understanding.

Proactive projects like this are regular work for Jon, and help track important data, support dam safety inspections, and keep critical records that ensure compliance with agencies like the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

On National Dam Safety Awareness Day, we’re recognizing the people behind the scenes, like Jon, who show up year after year to help keep our dams safe, our power reliable, and our community protected.