Drunken Driving Awareness Month at Pierce College: See how a drunk sees the road

Try on “drunk goggles” and try to walk through an obstacle course at Drunken Driving Awareness at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom on Thursday, April 25, or Pierce College Puyallup on Tuesday, April 30.

Pierce College honors two Distinguished Alumni who grew up in Lakewood

Pierce College honors Portland business owner Kurt Fletter and education director L. Denice Randle. Fletter and Randle grew up in Lakewood and graduated from Lakes High School.

South Tacoma Way Swap Meet

South Tacoma Way Swap Meet

Victoria's Secret, et al., is Not at All, Not Anymore

Emblematic of America's cultural demise is the Titanic; the sexualization of the most vulnerable aboard - young females - the iceberg.

Local Youngster to Nationals

Hoops hopes high for Lakewood nine-year-old Jada Yeater.

A Clarification

A clarification regarding the title "The Misunderstood Radical Right."

Separation of Church and State

A Patch blogger brings perspective on how the Right views "separation of church and state" -- 5th in a series.

My 401(k) is Back to Pre-recession Levels – Now What?

No matter what stage of retirement planning you consider yourself to be in, here are some things to consider as you watch the amount in your 401(k) fluctuate.

Learn How to Manage Your Money

Free classes in managing your finances

The Coconut Wireless

One Paddle, Two Paddle from Hawaii to Lakewood. Experiencing the fair city of Lakewood through the eyes of a newcomer!

South Tacoma Way Farmers Market/Opening day Sunday April 7, 2013 11 to 3 PM

Opening day for the South Tacoma Farmers Market! This Sunday April 7th 2013 from 11 am to 3 PM

The Misunderstood Radical Right

A discussion on racism; 4th in the series of The Misunderstood Radical Right

Patch Poll on Rail Lawsuit

That big fish eat little fish is how government works. The bigger bully wins.

High Speed Fail Won't

Tillicum wishes Lakewood well in its attempt to stop the train from leaving the station but count on a circular file as the lawsuit's final destination.

The Misunderstood Radical Right: Taxes

3rd in the Series on The Misunderstood Radical Right. A Conservative viewpoint on Federal taxes.

Top Ten Reasons to Reject City Survey

In the spirit of the "Late Show with David Letterman," here are the Top Ten Reasons for Rejecting the City's Plan to Survey its People.

Clover Park Kiwanis Welcomes Its Newest Member

Clover Park Kiwanis Welcomes Its Newest Member

Is Lakeview Light and Power gouging its customers with late fees?

This is an expose on Lakeview Light and Power's handling of mailed in payments which may result in unwarranted late fees to customers who made their payments on time.

The Misunderstood Radical Right: Gun Control and the 2nd Amendment

Second in the Series: The Misunderstood Radical Right A discussion of Gun Control and the 2nd Amendment from the Right.

Councilman 'goes to jail!'

Help bail Councilman Brandstetter out of jail!

Game Over

Legislative bill would eliminate Lottery games.

Rumor has it!

Possible Freight House Square Farmers Market!

Pete Carroll: Another Roster Move Coming

The Seattle Seahawks Coach told a Patch reporter that the team brought someone in for a physical today.

What if?

How the Seattle Mariners can win the World Series.

The Misunderstood Radical Right

Part 1 in a series on the beliefs of the "Radical Right."

Kiwanis Helps Out at Tyee Park Family Fun Night

Kiwanis Helps Out at Tyee Park Family Fun Night

City Commerical: $20,000 Cash

How does spending nearly $20,000 for an infomercial square with struggling to put three square meals in front of your kids? And Lakewood will raise taxes?

I Stand with Rand

A Patch blogger says an impassioned plea for liberty and freedom was heard on the Senate floor.

Making the Most of Your Bonus or Raise

Think beyond the new flat screen TV or summer vacation, and consider how the extra money could help you in the long run.

Lazy Legislation

Obama and Biden's gun control measures are fundamentally lazy. By David Anderson and Cindy Peak

Why We Argue

Nothing tells us more about people than the opinions they hold and their reasons for holding them.

Making My Case

Why State First Lady Trudi Inslee should withdraw.

Let's Party

Why is the State's First Lady to be on the stage with ladies of the night?

Katy, Bar the Door

Today is the anniversary of a long-ago Academy Award performance.

Somebody's Watching Me

How hard can running the government be after all?

Crime doesn't pay . . . does it?

Until we see serious examples of get-serious frugality among those asking for more: No more.

"Two guys walk into a bar..."

Reflections on community.

Kiwanis Presents Check to Harrison Prep Key Club

Kiwanis Presents Check to Harrison Prep Key Club

Cheerio to Trust

Pretty cool to have a product brand that is synonymous with trust.

If Wilberforce had given the State of the Union address

Etched in stone or etch-a-sketch: Which was Obama's address?