🌱 Parkland teen’s killing: what led to a $10 million bail?

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In today's newsletter:

• Parkland teen's killing: what led to a $10 million bail?
• How a Tacoma DUI charge could shake up Parkland's House race

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 79, low: 54.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• $10M bail for man accused of shooting dead Pierce Co. teen, fleeing to Mexico (thenewstribune.com) — A 21-year-old man is being held on $10 million bail after being charged in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Washington High School student Braylon Diaz in Parkland. Prosecutors say Diaz was robbed of a necklace and shot while walking with his girlfriend, and local school leaders are urging the community to support his grieving family and classmates.
   

• Democrat House candidate accused of refusing breathalyzer, charged with DUI (lynnwoodtimes.com subscription) — Parkland residents are represented in a closely watched 29th District race where challenger Krista Perez, backed by major unions, now faces a DUI charge tied to a five-car crash in Tacoma. The case could influence her bid to unseat incumbent Rep. Melanie Morgan of Parkland in November.
   

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Thursday August 20
• School Board Meeting CHANGED: This event has been changed.
  Industrial Design Engineering and Art Professional Development Center Cafeteria, 6501 N 23rd St Tacoma, WA 98406
  6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Vaccine Event - MTHS MultiCare Clinic
  Industrial Design Engineering and Art Mount Tahoma High School
  3:15 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Back to School Night
  Midland Elementary School Tacoma, WA 98444
  4:30 pm
• BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT
  Perry G. Keithley Middle School Perry G Keithley Middle School (12324 12th Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444)
  4:30 pm
• FPHS Back to School & College Career Night
  Franklin Pierce High School Tacoma, WA 98444
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• Business Growth Foundations and Solutions Series
  Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce Hybrid- Link to join will be sent upon registration. Registrations need to be completed at least 24 hours before the class. We encourage you to join in person! 323 N Meridian Puyallup, WA 98371
  11:00 am
• Back to School Scavenger Hunt
  Mottet Branch Library 3523 East G Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
  12:00 pm
• Housing Justice Project
  Moore Branch Library 215 South 56th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
  1:00 pm
• Next Chapter: Sunburst Watercolors
  Moore Branch Library 215 South 56th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
  4:00 pm
• Lead Forward After Hours - South Sound Futures Foundation
  Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant & Catering 215 15 St SE, Puyallup, WA 98375
  5:00 pm
• Drop-in Tech Help @ Mottet
  Mottet Branch Library 3523 East G Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
  5:00 pm
• FPHS Freshman Kickoff
  Franklin Pierce High School PAC & FPHS Campus
  5:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Lakewood

• Pierce Co. biz news: Tacoma crystal shop opens, new subs in Lakewood, more (thenewstribune.com)
• Outdoor flames banned in Tacoma after fire department issues Stage 2 burn ban (thenewstribune.com)
• Fall 2026 Service Change: Pierce County and South King County (seattletransitblog.com)

Tacoma

• Society of American Foresters honors four forestry faculty members (vt.edu)
• The Who - 1989-08-16 - Tacoma, WA (2xDVDfull pro-shot) (blogspot.com)
• Book Child Care Services in Tacoma, WA with Kairi P. from $20/hr (care.com)

Ok Parkland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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