Lakewood To Host Q&A Over New Homeless Shelter

The Comfort Inn at 84th and Hosmer will be converted into an emergency shelter sometime over the holidays.

Lakewood 2021 Election Results: City Council Races

Lakewood has been asked to elect four city council members. Here's a first look at the preliminary results.

Building The Pierce County 2022-2023 Biennial Budget: Week 2 Summary

If you missed any of the conversation you can watch the meetings at the links below.

Retirement Of Judge Elizabeth Martin In Pierce County

Judge Martin graduated from Hudson’s Bay High School and then obtained her bachelor’s degree from The College of Idaho in 1979.

Pierce County Government: Incident On 10/25/2021 Near The 4700 Block Of 240th Street East In Graham, WA

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2021 State Of The Sound Shares Serious Concerns, Causes For Hope

Washington must redouble conservation efforts to protect Puget Sound from the impacts of climate change, the report warns.

Pierce County Government: Incident On 10/25/2021 Near The 8800 Block Of South Pacific Avenue In Tacoma, WA

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Pierce County Government: Incident On 10/27/2021 Near Joint Base Lewis McChord On I-5 In Tacoma, WA

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Pierce County Government: Incident On 10/24/2021 Near The 12000 Block Of Kapowsin Highway East In Graham, WA

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Washington Could Begin Vaccinating Kids 5-11 Starting Next Week

Around 316,000 child-sized doses of the Pfizer vaccine are headed to Washington as the state prepares to approve their use in younger kids.

Secretary Of State Wyman Leaves To Join Biden Administration

Wyman has been tapped to join the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

Building The Pierce County 2022-2023 Biennial Budget

A series of "Committee of the Whole", or COW, meetings begin October 19 at 9:30 a.m.

Pierce County General Election At A Glance

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Public Comment Open On Proposed Amendments To The Shoreline Master Program (SMP) In Pierce County

Your comments will help our team best understand how you might be affected by the proposed changes.

Pierce County Government: Incident On 10/09/2021 Near The 5300 Block Of Yacht Club Road In Tacoma, WA

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Hospitalizations Declining In WA, But Severe Cases Stagnant

"It's good that they're declining, and we wish that they were declining faster," said WSHA President and CEO Cassie Sauer.

Latest Attempt To Halt Washington's Vaccine Mandate Fails: Report

A judge has denied an injunction filed on behalf of state troopers aiming to halt the vaccination mandate, The Seattle Times reports.

Candidate Profile: Patti Belle For Lakewood City Council

Patti Belle shares with Patch why she should be re-elected to the Lakewood City Council.

Inslee: New Vaccine Mandate Will Apply To Large Events

Meanwhile, the governor also confirmed the state would not be extending the deadline for state employees to get vaccinated.

Lakewood-JBLM-Area Unemployment Rate Increases In August: Feds

The Pierce County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the late summer.

New Commander Assumes Role As Head of Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Lt. Gen. Xavier Brunson has assumed command of America’s First Corps and Joint Base Lewis-McChord following a ceremony Wednesday.

Pierce County Government: Incident On 9/28/2021 Near The 4300 Block Of 200th Street East In Spanaway, WA

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Pierce County Government: Public Comment Open On Proposed Geoduck Farm In Burley Lagoon Through November 17

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2021 Alzheimer's Conference Brings Information And Inspiration To Caregivers In Pierce County

The conference is free and open to the public.

Pierce County Government: Incident On 9/27/2021 Near The 7200 Block Of South Cushman Avenue In Tacoma, WA

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Effort To Rename Fort Steilacoom Park After Claudia Thomas Fails

Lakewood's Parks & Recreation Advisory Board voted against the renaming, saying it lacked broad public support.

Pierce County Government: Incident On 9/23/2021 Near The 8800 Block Of South Hosmer Street In Tacoma, WA

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Washington's Plastic Bag Ban Goes Into Effect Friday

The single-use plastic bag ban has been delayed several times, but its time has finally come. Here's how it works.

Pierce County Government: 2022 Superior Court Pro Tem Commissioner Application

Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email in response.

Dammeier Proposes Biennial Budget Focusing On Housing And Homelessness In Pierce County

The nearly $3 billion budget prioritizes funding for public safety and justice, attainable housing, and behavioral health.

Firework Use Will Be Limited In Unincorporated Pierce County In 2023

Fireworks are currently allowed in unincorporated Pierce County July 1-5.

Pierce County Government: Incident On 9/22/2021 Near The 2900 Block Of South 47th Street In Tacoma, WA

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Rental Arrears Trending Downward In Pierce County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Pierce County rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Lakewood Man Added To 'Insurance Fraud Most Wanted' List

Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler’s office says Anfernee Aldan filed a false insurance claim, and then skipped his court date.

Inslee Extends Eviction Moratorium 'Bridge' Through October

The moratorium had been set to expire at the end of September. The extra month will give the state time to dispense more relief funding.

Washington DNR Lifts Statewide Burn Ban, Citing Recent Rains

Department of Natural Resource leaders say they're optimistic the fire season is nearing its end, and have canceled the statewide burn ban.

Pierce County Government: Incident On September 4 Near The 7300 Block Of 150th Street Southwest In Lakewood, WA

The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed the identity and the cause and manner of death of the man.

Pierce County Government: Public Invited To Review The Draft Action Plan For The Carbon River Corridor

The identified approach will serve as a guide for development and services in the corridor for the next 10 years.

Pierce County Government: Incident On September 6 Near The 9700 Block Of Pacific Avenue In Tacoma, WA

The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed the identity and the cause and manner of death of the woman.

Washington Among 23 States Requesting Halt To Texas Abortion Law

A coalition of attorneys general argue Texas' abortion ban will have impacts outside the Lone Star State, and are asking it be put on hold.