Lauren Gallup
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Across Washington, cities are grappling with how to create more housing. A policy called Home in Tacoma changed zoning allowances in the city to allow for more houses on one lot. -
The city’s parks and recreation district is dealing with a combination of less revenue than expected and more expenses, making for a shortfall of $8 million. -
The city's challenge is the latest in the battle over letting voters decide on a higher minimum wage and new workplace protections in Tacoma. -
Workers could claim up to four weeks of benefits through the state’s unemployment insurance, according to a co-sponsor of the bill, state Sen. Steve Conway. -
As the city of Tacoma works to manage its $24 million budget deficit, council members have been making decisions on what to cut. The electeds considered two amendments to close the gap.
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The City of Tacoma is projected to have a structural deficit for the 2025-26 biennial budget. One way to lessen that deficit is to make cuts to the Tacoma Fire Department. -
In Western Washington, Clallam County has likely lost its 40 year streak as a bellwether for the presidential election. -
The chief of logistics for the Puget Sound hospital system says he’s being punished for speaking out about deteriorating building conditions. -
The response from residents has varied widely on a set of planning commission recommendations that is being considered by Tacoma City Council. -
Harmful algae grow and produce biotoxins during spring, summer, and even early fall. However, biotoxin outbreaks have become more common in the winter, too.
