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🌱 Parkland teen’s killing: what led to a $10 million bail?
Also, don't miss School Board Meeting CHANGED: This event has been changed. on the Parkland Patch calendar
Good morning to you Parkland! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
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!)
- 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.
📸 Around Parkland
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Parkland
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- 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 - Vaccine Event - MTHS MultiCare Clinic
Industrial Design Engineering and Art Mount Tahoma High School
3:15 pm - 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
Thursday August 20
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
Tuesday August 18
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
🗞 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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