Lauren Gallup
Journalist, South SoundLauren Gallup is a reporter based in the south sound region. She often covers labor issues, but she’s really most drawn to the stories of her community.
Prior to joining the public media world, she was a reporter for Sound Publishing covering Kitsap County government and schools. She has written for South Sound Magazine and 425 Magazine and is a graduate of Western Washington University.
When she’s not in the field or at her desk, she’s probably walking dogs (rain or shine) or reading indoors (rain or shine.) Occasionally, she enjoys a swim in the Puget Sound, but only when it’s not raining.
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All around Washington, cities are having to figure out how to create more housing.One way Tacoma is attempting to meet this goal is through a policy called Home in Tacoma, which changed zoning allowances in the city to allow for more houses on one lot. -
NWPB reporter Lauren Gallup joined host Phineas Pope to discuss Tacoma's 2023 Landlord Fairness Code and its impacts on affordable housing providers today. -
At a Starbucks store near the University of Washington campus, baristas have been keeping the doors to the cafe closed. -
An affordable housing complex has put a financial strain on the YWCA Pierce County. The nonprofit attributes the strain to Tacoma’s Landlord Fairness Code. -
A mini forest has been planted at the University of Washington's Tacoma campus. Participants are hoping this will help to improve the city's tree canopy — and provide green space on campus. -
Parks Tacoma, the parks and recreation district in the city, is dealing with less money coming in than they expected and more costs to pay for. -
A beginner guitar workshop was held at an annual retreat in Eastern Pennsylvania for men who have been impacted by cancer. -
Federal law enforcement actions at the scene of the Bear Gulch Fire have county, state and federal officials trying to figure out how to prevent similar incidents in the future. -
Parks Tacoma, 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 dollars. In response, the district cut some jobs last week.The district laid off 14 staff members, and another 10 employees opted to take voluntary separation packages. The district also paused filling 25 vacant positions. -
The battle over letting voters decide on a higher minimum wage and new workplace protections in Tacoma continues.Now, the city is challenging a Sept. 9 order from a Pierce County superior court judge to put the initiative on the February special election ballot. The city filed a notice to appeal the court’s decision on Friday.
