Washington State House Democrats announcement. Late Saturday night (Feb. 12, 2022), the House passed HB 1827, the Community Reinvestment Program prime sponsored by Rep. Melanie Morgan (D-Parkland). The Community Reinvestment Program, governor-request legislation which passed 57-41 along party lines, stems from recommendations from the Social Equity in Cannabis Task Force (SECTF), chaired by Rep. Morgan, and invests […]
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Board Treasurer, Volunteer Candidates Sought for Center for Arts & Technology in Parkland
Submitted by Arivva Center for Arts & Technology. Arivva Center for Arts and Technology in Parkland, WA is focused on catalytic visual art education and workforce training. The organization is committed to transforming the lives of high school students and young adults in some of Pierce County’s most challenged neighborhoods by connecting them to opportunities […]
Krab Kingz opening in Parkland with a menu of Southern seafood, boiled and fried
Krab Kingz plans a November opening for the Southern-style seafood restaurant with a menu of boiled and fried seafood. Their location is in Parkland at 11814 Pacific Ave. S. That’s a few blocks away from Pacific Lutheran University and across the street from Warthog BBQ Pit. “We basically take a Louisiana style and South Florida […]
Creating Opportunity Through Accessibility
Submitted by Dan Bissonnette, Arivva Center for Arts & Technology. Two significant activities are underway at Arivva! We are preparing to launch our Clinical/Clerical Medical Assistant (CCMA) job training program and undergoing significant renovations. Arivva’s new home at the corner of Garfield and C Streets is on its way to becoming a world‐class facility filled […]
Bethel Schools opens new Hope Early Learning Center
A social media post from Bethel Schools. More than 220 students are being served by the Bethel School District’s newest facility.
Join the virtual conversation about health and wellness in Pierce County
A press release from Pierce County. Communities across the U.S. are significantly lowering healthcare costs, improving productivity, fostering economic development and enjoying a higher quality of life through the Blue Zones Project. Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier, leaders from MultiCare Health System and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, and other local leaders are working with a […]
Parkland Place Bakery & Bistro now open. You must try the cheesecake
Like a lot of food businesses opening in 2021, Susan Krogh’s bakery and bistro was born out of a pivot during the pandemic. Locals will know her as the Susan behind Just Call Susan Catering. Now she’s the force behind Parkland Place Bakery and Bistro. She opened Parkland Place earlier this summer. Last month, she […]
Parkland Community Conversation Aug. 26
A press release from Office of Pierce County Councilmember Jani Hitchen. Join Pierce County Council District 5 and District 6 Councilmembers Marty Campbell and Jani Hitchen for an in-person meeting with Pierce County officials on the following topics: Parks Public safety Code enforcement Community and Economic Development The meeting is Thursday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. at […]
Ask Me Anything about Masonry
A press release from the Parkland-Lakewood Masonic Lodge No. 299. Join us for an open session to introduce members of the community about our local “blue” lodge, Masonry, a.k.a. Freemasonry, a.k.a. “the Craft,” in general, and how we apply the virtues of brotherly love, relief, and truth, to help our surrounding community, the greater vicinity […]