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University President, Community & Developer Reach Tentative Agreement Over Historic Building

By Lauren Gallup August 4, 2022

The Parkland School building, owned by Pacific Lutheran University, that community members are trying to save from demolition. Photo from June 21 presentation by the Pierce County Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission.

After months of pushback from Parkland community members over the sale of the historic Parkland School building, the stakeholders have reached a decision to please all. In a letter to two Pierce County council members, Pacific Lutheran University President Alan Belton outlined the tentative agreement. Read More

Historic Preservation Commission Recommends Preserving Parkland School, University Weighs Options

By Lauren Gallup July 3, 2022

Pacific Lutheran University is planning to sell the old Parkland School building in Pierce County, but residents want to save the building for a community center.Read More

Former Top NRA Exec Says Greed, Corruption Pushed Gun Group Into ‘Death Spiral’

By NPR News September 4, 2020

Joshua Powell appears in "Trust the Hunter in Your Blood," an NRA fundraising film on YouTube. CREDIT: YouTube

Josh Powell left the group facing claims of sexual harassment and improper spending. In Inside the NRA, he calls for gun reforms — and confirms the harshest criticisms against the group.Read More

Deputy In Parkland School Shooting Arrested, Faces 11 Charges For ‘Inaction’ In Response

By NPR News June 4, 2019

In this 2015 photo, then-school resource officer Scot Peterson spoke at a school board meeting of Broward County in Florida. Peterson was arrested on Tuesday and faces 11 charges in the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. Broward County Public Schools via/AP

Scot Peterson, if convicted, could get more than 96 years in prison. He is charged with criminal counts that include child neglect, culpable negligence and perjury.Read More

School Shootings Are Rare, But Threats And Lockdowns Are Not. Families Say That Takes A Toll

By Amy Radil February 12, 2019

As the anniversary of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida approaches, Washington officials are looking at numerous new school safety measures. Here Seattle students observed a moment of silence during the March 14, 2018 school walkout. CREDIT: MEGAN FARMER/KUOWAs the anniversary of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida approaches, Washington officials are looking at numerous new school safety measures. Here Seattle students observed a moment of silence during the March 14, 2018 school walkout. CREDIT: MEGAN FARMER/KUOW

Feb. 14, Valentine's Day, marks the one-year anniversary of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida. And school safety is high on the legislative agenda in Washington state this year. There are bills for more police officers and mental health staff in schools, and to help schools better prepare for emergencies.Read More

Florida Governor Replaces Broward Sheriff, Citing ‘Incompetence’ In Mass Shooting Response

By NPR News January 12, 2019

Broward Sheriff Scott Israel refused to resign for nearly a year but on Friday, he was suspended and replaced by former Coral Springs Police Department Lt. Gregory Tony. Brynn Anderson/AP

"Sheriff [Scott] Israel has repeatedly failed and has demonstrated a pattern of poor leadership," Gov. Ron DeSantis announced. Former Coral Springs Police Sgt. Gregory Tony will replace Israel.Read More

19 Years After Columbine, Students Walk Out To Shine Light On Gun Violence In Schools And Streets

By NPR News April 20, 2018

High school students march from the White House to the U.S. Capitol to call for stricter gun laws on Friday in Washington, D.C.

At least 2,600 school walkouts were planned across the country, starting at 10 a.m. in each time zone.Read More

Parkland Gunman Says He Wants Inheritance To Go To Victims’ Fund

By NPR News April 12, 2018

Nikolas Cruz stands to receive $25,000 from his mother's life insurance policy — and possibly much more from her estate. He is seeking to plead guilty as part of a deal to avoid the death penalty.Read More

Students Across Northwest Join Demonstrations For School Safety And Gun Measures

By NWPB News March 14, 2018

Students from some Seattle high schools march to a school safety rally at the University of Washington on March 14, 2018.

Students from across the Northwest joined a nationwide walkout today on the one-month anniversary of a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School to bring attention to safety, gun violence and to remember the 17 people killed in Parkland, Florida.Read More

How School Walkouts Test Student Rights And School Responsibilities

By NPR News March 13, 2018

Wednesday morning, March 14, students at schools across the country -- including Washington, Oregon and Idaho -- will walk out of their classrooms. The plan is for them to leave school — or at least gather in the hallway — for 17 minutes. That's one minute for each of the victims in last month's school shooting in Parkland, Fla. The walkout has galvanized teens nationwide Read More