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Government building with HUD sign during a rainstorm, symbolizing the suspension of funds and its impact on the homeless population.
Services

HUD Suspends LAHSA Funds, Accelerating Services Restructuring

On June 11, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) immediately suspended all federal funds to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), citing a $2 million conflict of int

Marco Alvarez·August 7, 2026
City of Tacoma skyline at dusk with a symbolic representation of a budget deficit, highlighting financial challenges and resilience.
Community

Tacoma faces $27M budget gap, plans mergers

The City of Tacoma is grappling with a projected $27 million budget deficit, forcing it to freeze hiring and plan department mergers that won't fully take effect until 2027.

Derek Molina·May 15, 2026