Tiny Houses of Hope: A Discussion with Gwendolyn Hooker
This is an in-depth conversation with Gwendolyn Hooker, the CEO and Founder of Hope Thru Navigation, and the developer of Tiny Houses of Hope. The three tiny houses on the corner of North and Westnedge Ave., are the first of…
Meeting Brief: January 23, 2025 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education
The board celebrated student achievements from Prairie Ridge Elementary and honored presidential award winning teacher, Shannon Houtrouw from the Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center. The Board considered the Superintendents recommendation for the future of El Sol School and unanimously…
Meeting Brief: January 28, 2025 Oshtemo Township Board of Trustees
With several Trustees out sick or joining remotely, the Board work session reviewed the role of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority in promoting economic development, and the introduction of housing incentives to address the housing gap. In the regular meeting the…
Meeting Brief: January 28, 2025 Road Commission of Kalamazoo County
The board discussed the Safe Streets for All initiative, focusing on reducing roadway departure crashes through continued maintenance including measures like tree removal and rumble strips. The board also reviewed the website access to the program data. Find out more…
Meeting Brief: January 27, 2025 City of Kalamazoo City Commission
At the City of Kalamazoo Committee of the Whole Meeting, President Jane Gosh of Discover Kalamazoo updated the Commission on tourism initiatives and community events. The meeting highlighted the introduction of new attractions, such as National Kazoo Day and Kalamazoo…
Meeting Brief: January 27, 2025 Kalamazoo Township Board of Trustees
The Board discussed a new building project, including proposed bond measures and their impact on taxpayers in their work session. Superintendent Moored presented financial models and potential contributions from the Township. The meeting also addressed controversial federal immigration policies and…
Meeting Brief: January 23, 2025 Comstock Planning Commission
The commission addressed a special land use request to construct a pole barn on ML Avenue, discussing the implications and receiving public comments. The Commission also reviewed the 2024 annual report, focusing on housing and solar energy projects within the…
United on Ice: Greater Kalamazoo Skating Association
Follow Greater Kalamazoo Skating Association's intermediate level synchronized skating team as they prepare for the 2025 Midwestern Synchronized Skating Sectionals hosted at Wings Event Center.
Meeting Brief: January 22, 2025 Comstock Township Downtown Development Authority
Public comments advocated for a veterans parade and expressed interest in joining the DDA board. The DDA also reviewed their revenue and expenditure report and approved a facade improvement grant for Hair Plus Salon. They considered the prospects of a…
Meeting Brief: January 21, 2025 Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners
The committee of the whole reviewed accounts payable, payroll disbursements, and heard financial and investment reports. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the opioid settlement fund task force recommendations, including proposed budgets and administrative duties. Other topics included…
