Mighty Machines Don't Come In Pink

Thinking about the state's economy while scrubbing floors.

On May 19th, Pierce County Animal Response Team celebrates 5 years

This Saturday is the fifth birthday for PCART, Pierce County Animal Response Team. Honor our volunteers and celebrate with us! Get info on emergency preparedness too.

Computer Clubhouse Celebrates 10 Years

The Clubhouse is unique because it is free to rearrange, re-focus, or re-boot to meet the needs of youth and those to whom we give back.

Why Obama Is Wrong -- and Why He Might Win

What do principles have to do with being president?

Six Tips to Help You Plan Now for Your Big Day

It can be difficult to pull off a wedding under five figures. The following tips can help you get your wedding planning—and your marriage—off to a great start.

Pierce College job fairs are May 9 and 16

Pierce College is stepping up to help local job seekers by hosting two Employment and Education Fairs this month.

Pierce College job fairs are May 9 and 16

Pierce College is stepping up to help local job seekers by hosting two Employment and Education Fairs this month.

It's Staff Appreciation Week At Park Lodge Elementary

Please show your appreciation to the people that mean so much to your child.

Lakewood to spend $55K on problem gamblers?

Lakewood is preparing to spend $55K to treat problem gamblers. There's a problem with problem gamblers in Lakewood?

Window Treatments with Drama!

Becki Allison of Decorating Den Interiors talks about the improved look of a room by just adding this often missed improvement.

Great Futures Start Here....Lakewood

To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

More Than Ever, Art Is At Our Fingertips

Need an art fix? Jump online and see what's new around the world.

Opening Day

Opening day, a week before it happens, and what it has meant and will be expanded to mean, thanks to the generosity of others.

Can You Draw a Six-inch Square?

A blogger speaks out on the national Day of Silence.

Bible Study and Blackjack Training

Christians in casinos - what would Jesus bet? Far-fetched? Not according to this story.

Small Businesses Support Local Families

Thank you to all who support small businesses, says one Patch blogger.

Are We Happy Yet?

Happiness in America is money. In Europe it's sex. But neither equals satisfaction. Here's why, one Patch blogger writes.

Prioritize Your Emergency Fund

Building sufficient cash reserves can prove difficult. Consider the following guidance as you begin to accumulate, maintain or grow your emergency fund.

Historical events for your calendar

Military swap meet

Spring Brings Light and Color to Lakewood Gallery

Three very different featured glass artists bring color and light to Lakewood Gallery & Framing.

Faster Quarter-mile in Women's Track

It was the fastest quarter-mile ever run in the history of women's track.

Curran gets national nod, Fort Steilacoom saved from road paving project

It was a good week for history.

Greetings from Sister College in Japan, Osaka Jikei

President Walstrum traveled to Japan to speak at two graduations and at a faculty forum. He spoke about post secondary education in the U.S. and his support for the continuing educational partnership.

Be a Youth Champion!

Mentors are needed for youth. Experience (even tongue-in-cheek bad ones as you'll read here) is helpful.

Sea Monster

Like pearls on a string, our character is made - one at a time.

Daddy's Shoes

It's not Father's Day but there's never a day when not to remember the importance of being a dad.

Grave effort to hold fundraiser

Here's an event scheduled to add to the Western State Hospital cemetery effort, Patch blogger writes.

Treasure Hunt

Easter is just around the corner and that means treasure hunts. Here's one that taught our little seekers a most significant lesson.

The Far Side

A Patch blogger gives his reflections on a stupendous sunrise now that the rain is gone. At least he hopes it is.

What do Extended Low Interest Rates Mean for You?

A prolonged low interest rate environment has several implications for people at different stages of life, Patch blogger writes. Some are positive, but others aren’t so rosy.

Don't Forget the Frame IN Your Next Photo

Bring a frame into your milestone photos for a fun effect that will make your pictures more unique.

Cop: "Drink and fight"

When a cop "advocates" for drinking and fighting, is that a problem?

Is apple juice made from apples?

From Wall Street to Lakewood's Main Street, there has leached an abuse of trust.

Intellectual Indolence

Sydney and Mortimer on the subject of education verses the dumbing-down of America.

Quiz - What's Your Style?

Does your personal style have a name? Or do you just know it when you see it? Take a look at these styles and determine which one is yours - or find some new ones to try.

No, not one - at least not very many

Patch blogger highlights what Lakewood Police Officer Jeremy Vahle has in common with celebrated heroes of humanity.

What about 'No' . . . .

'No' is a complete sentence in parenting, psychology, and politics. But not to predatory gambling.

Shuttered Broken Windows

A lesson learned in a ditch where a bill before the State legislature doesn't reach.

Photo Archives on Website Bring Old Lakewood to Life

After finding a photo archive on the Tacoma Public Library website, I was taken on a journey through old Lakewood and its history.

'Renaissance Woman' of the Pioneer Age presented at Fort Steilacoom

Fort Steilacoom presentation set for Sunday