Increased WSP Patrols On I-5 This Week

Troopers will increase patrols focused specifically on CMV violations between SR-512 and the King-Pierce county line through March 1.

JBLM Airmen March 830 Miles To Honor Fallen Brethren

Twenty Special Tactics Airmen are marching across five states to honor 20 other airmen who've died in action since 9/11.

Lakewood Declares Emergency, Redirects Resources

The Lakewood city manager on Monday announced the city council would declare a state of emergency at its meeting Tuesday night.

Wounded JBLM-Based Army Ranger Dies In Germany

Sgt. Cameron Meddock died Thursday in Germany from wounds he sustained fighting in Afghanistan last weekend, Army officials said.

South Sound, JBLM To Join 911 Systems By 2020

The intergovernmental agreement between the private and public emergency providers is a 'win-win' for Pierce County residents.

9/11 Survivor To Share Resiliency Story With Citizen Airmen

Tim Brown will speak to the deploying Citizen Airmen of the 446th Airlift Wing at JBLM Saturday afternoon.

Washington State Health Officials Request $800M For New Hospital

The $800 million in federal funds would be used to design and construct a new Western State Hospital in Lakewood beginning in 2023.

Army Infantryman Killed During Training Exercise At JBLM

Spc. Drew Watters​, 23, of Evansville, Indiana, was killed during a training exercise on Sunday, according to the U.S. Army.

JBLM Soldiers Deploying To Mexico Border: Report

Soldiers are being sent to the U.S.-Mexico border to help border patrol agents, according to federal officials.

Pierce County Library Levy Will Be On Ballot

The library system's Board of Trustees voted this week to put a measure on the November ballot asking for a 50 cent property tax increase.

Lakewood's Bond Rating Gets Bump To AA

The better bond rating will mean lower financing costs.

O'Ban Proposes $275 Reverse Head Tax For Rural Areas

O’Ban proposes ‘head tax’ credit to create jobs in Washington’s distressed counties.

Inslee Proposes Reducing Patients At Western State Hospital

Inslee wants to place less high-risk patients in local hospitals run by the state.

Laws Banning Panhandling Violate Civil Rights: Seattle U Study

Cities from Lakewood to Issaquah have anti-begging laws. The laws hurt the homeless and violate free speech rights, the report says.

Head Major Progressive Group Endorses Melanie Morgan

Fuse is making an early endorsement in this race in light of the disturbing allegations of sexual harassment by Rep. David Sawyer.

Concern Over Taxes Highest In WA Since 1997: Poll

Taxes are a top issue for Washington residents, Republicans in particular, according to a new poll.

Inslee: Amtrak Will Foot The Bill For Train Derailment

Gov. Jay Inslee spoke with federal officials who said that Amtrak will pay the costs associated with the deadly crash.

Pierce County Gets $1.9M To Address Behavioral Health

The 18-month grant will begin in March 2018 and funds mental health professionals, case coordinators, a social worker, and other workers.

High Speed Amtrak Trains Coming To Lakewood Soon

WSDOT came to Lakewood Monday night to present a plan to let Amtrak trains use Sound Transit railways through Lakewood.

Artillery Firing This Weekend At JBLM

Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct artillery training Friday through Sunday.

November 2017 Election Certified: See Lakewood Winners

Pierce County certified the results of the November 2017 election on Tuesday. See the final vote counts for candidates near you.

Lakewood Council Races Tight After Latest Ballot Drop

The latest Pierce County election returns show some local races tightening.

Lakewood Election Results Roll In: Here Are The Leaders

The first wave of ballots dropped Tuesday night. Check out how local races are shaping up near you.

Here's Where You Can Vote In Lakewood On Election Day

Here are the locations of all ballot boxes and voting centers in Pierce County.

You Must Vote: Here's What's On The Ballot In Lakewood

Election Day is Tuesday. That's the deadline to postmark your ballot or vote in person.

JBLM Soldier Suing Trump Over Transgender Ban

The JBLM staff sergeant and a social worker from Seattle are suing to stop a ban on transgender people serving in the military.

Major Readiness Exercise For JBLM Troops This Week

America’s First Corps will execute a Joint Readiness Exercise over the next several days to validate its ability to deploy on short-notice.

JBLM Gets New Garrison Commander On Friday

JBLM Joint Base garrison change of command to take place on Friday at 9 a.m.

How Much Will Property Taxes Increase In Lakewood? See Estimates Here

The state's new budget includes a statewide property tax increase. Find out how much taxes will go up in your city.

Filing Week 2017: Lakewood Candidates Running For Election

Candidate filing week started Monday. Here are all the people who are running near you.

​Applicants Sought for Pierce County Personnel Board

Ideal candidates will have experience in human resource administration, employment law, and/or presenting or adjudicating grievances.

2 Pro-Trump Rallies Planned In Western Washington Next Week

The "Spirit of America" rallies will be held in two Washington cities on Feb. 27 and March 4.

Police ID Pierce Transit Worker Killed By Bus In Lakewood

The Pierce Transit worker died Tuesday night at the Lakewood bus base.

Lakewood Mayor Joins Pierce County Executive Team

Mayor and local attorney Don Anderson will assist new County Executive Bruce Dammeier with veterans' affairs.

Pierce County Council Meeting In Lakewood Tonight

The council will vote on a proposed mental health sales tax.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

With the economical benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

David Chesser: A Man Changed Forever By PTSD (Part Two)

The horrors David Chesser lived through during his deployment created the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that haunts him to this day.