Arivva: Pia Carrasco on Building the Place She Always Wanted
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She dreams to create a non-profit back home, in Chile, but for now Pia Carrasco is busy...
Student Volunteers Connect With Parkland Community
The relationship between the Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) campus and residents of the greater Parkland area has dwindled since the COVID-19 pandemic and the disbanding of the university’s Center...
Garfield’s Welcoming New Boudoir Studio
Lace, gauzy ruffles, and a clean calm fills a new business on Garfield street. The lingerie and underwear store Cutty Sark Intimates moved in over the summer—mannequins and clothing...
The Coffee Oasis Makes Positive Impact on Teens
The Coffee Oasis is a nonprofit organization geared towards youth in need in the Pacific Northwest. The Coffee Oasis has cafe locations in Port Orchard, Bremerton, Kingston, Poulsbo, and...
Save the Grand: For Tacoma’s Past and Future
Grand old buildings sit empty and vandalized in downtown Tacoma. Others are sold to the highest bidder, leading to uncertain rent prices or eviction for the local storefronts inside....
PLU School of Education Volunteers at Local Science Fair
Bachelors of Arts in Education (BAE) students in the (now) senior cohort of PLU's School of Education volunteered this last April at the Snake Lake Nature Center (SLNC) to...
Dive Into Garfield and Find a Hidden Pearl
Garfield Street, a community known for its charm and diversity, never ceases to surprise. Among the hustle and bustle, YSS Dive (YSS) stands out as an unexpected gem among...
PLU Prioritizes Health of Community Children
Community health and primary disease prevention are central themes at PLU’s School of Nursing (SoN). Their recent event in Lakewood showcased their commitment to promoting the health of community...
Teen Sentenced After Parkland Pot-Shop Burglary
An 18-year-old male was sentenced to 12 years in state prison after exchanging gunfire with a nearby security guard during a nighttime burglary of Zips Cannabis Parkland location. The...