Tillicum declares at least a partial victory in it's appeal of a permit granted the City to allow Camp Murray to run its traffic through the neighborhood. Here's why.
Ideas are needed for inclusion in the 2012 application to be named one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People.
People often underestimate the importance of updating insurance policies over time. Rob Davis advises us to frequently reassess whether our coverage is adequate as we pass through every stage of life.
Military museum underwent a $9.6 million renovation.
Displaying your favorite items in shadowboxes is a great way to enjoy things that otherwise might be tucked away in boxes.
Actors were recognized at the Academy Awards this weekend while pretending to be what you're not scandalizes two communities - one of them ours.
Why making the best use of you time at your computer desk, instead of a conference table.
Republican leaders in Olympia want to "clarify" what their budget package does - and does not - entail. Is their argument believable?
City birth will be on display at the Lakewood Historical Museum.
Lakewood Patch blogger Holly Brown discusses new information on the care and preservation of your art and heirlooms through framing.
Why is the big, bold thinking of govenment by which to solve the $1.6 billion dollar question an expansion of gambling?
Gambling expansion is back before the state legislature with tremendous import for Lakewood. Bet you didn't know it. Here's a possible explanation as to why not.
Send me your thoughts of what historical sites in Lakewood should be on the map and what sort of questions about the city's history we can answer.
We need your help to shape the arts community of Lakewood.
The recent embezzling charges within the Lakewood Police Department has me wondering if gambling is a non-issue. A slot machine measure could find itself on the legislative session radar.
Finances often play a significant role in the decision to wed or wait. Here are five financial circumstances that may influence the timing of when people decide to tie the knot.
What's the worst that can happen with more than a dozen 5-year-olds in the Dave Chihuly glass gallery at Tacoma Art Museum? Maybe they'll learn to love art?
Check out the video of the Lakewood City Council supporting the Clover Park School District replacement levy. Be sure to vote on Feb. 14.
From 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, parents can have their children fingerprinted and receive DNA swabs, dental impressions, and a video.
The Fine Arts Gallery at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom will celebrate the work of Western Washington artists in the annual Pierce Artists exhibition Feb. 27-April 6.
Kids are the point in the Clover Park School District replacement levy. Don't forget to vote on Feb. 14.
Tillicum is going to court and you're invited to attend and the Senator Carrell-City controversy over sewer fees continues.
Patch blogger Robert Pangaro encourages Lakewood residents to vote yes in the Clover Park School District replacement levy on Feb. 12.
Tillicum resident David Anderson delves into two issues that he believes will have an impact on the livelihood of his community.
With same sex-marriage much in the news, how is your representative voting and have we missed something in the debate?
The Stop the Train signature drive enters its final month.
Currency fluctuations affect anyone who buys goods made in other countries, travels abroad or invests globally. In other words, almost all of us are impacted on some level.
The Fine Arts Gallery at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom is now accepting applications for the annual Pierce Arts at Pierce College exhibition this spring.
Through Feb. 17, the winter exhibition at the Pierce College Fort Steilacoom Art Gallery showcases the work of Pierce College art faculty.
Now that Tillicum's Camp Murray Gate debacle has been voted overwhelmingly the top West Pierce news story for 2011, it's time to reflect on what this means.
Vote Tillicum's Camp Murray Gate relocate debacle as top story in 2011.
Just nights before Christmas we received a reminder of a gift most cherished.
There's more time to gather signatures to put an initiative on the ballot opposing the biggest transportation issue the city of Lakewood is likely ever to face.
Check out some cool ways to improve functionality of Windows 7 on your PC.
The Classical Glass Corvette Club has awarded a $3,000 gift to Clover Park Technical College Foundation. The money will be used for automotive careers scholarships.
Fran Hunter, online instructor for the Dental Administrative Specialist program, is now a certified Master Reviewer - the first instructor to receive this designation.
Tula Mollas, Developmental Education instructor in English and Math, has been selected to receive a national award.
Sammie Long and Dominic Milton will take on bigger leadership roles next year as seniors.
What do you think of my fantasy football schedule for the Lakes Lancers?
It’s time to do the hard work, to schedule the best non-league opponents throughout the high school football season.