Passing Of Retured Judge Katherine M. Stolz In Pierce County

Due to her father’s employment as a civil engineer, Judge Stolz moved nine times prior to her 18th birthday.

Comcast Increases Xfinity Internet Speeds in Lakewood

Xfinity Gigabit Pro Service will Increase to 3 Gbps Symmetrical Speeds

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.

Fantasy Lights Tickets Go On Sale From November 1 In Pierce County

Now in its 27th year, the festive two-mile drive along Spanaway Lake is a memorable tradition for the entire family.

When Progressivism Turns Regressive

Analyzing the latest Alyssa ANDERSON-Pearson campaign mailer

Clover Park Mulls Plan To Rename High School Gymnasium

The district wants to name the gym after longtime boys basketball coach Mel Ninnis, but is asking for public input first.

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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JBLM's Flying Tigers To Take On Seattle Rugby Club

The base says the game will be the first time a combined Air Force/Army team will compete together in the Military Match Up.

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.

New Chambers Creek Trail Connects Lakewood To University Place

Crews have put the finishing touches on a new bridge, completing a new trail between Lakewood and University Place.

Lanes Reopen After Deadly I-5 Crash In Pierce County

Two right lanes were closed for several hours, causing massive backups Wednesday morning.

Lakewood Seeks Participants For Parade Of Lights Celebration

The City of Lakewood says the event is a great chance for businesses and groups to show off and engage with their community.

Secretary Of State Wyman Leaves To Join Biden Administration

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

JBLM Announces Basewide Job Fair Next Week

More than a half dozen Joint Base Lewis-McChord agencies will be hiring new employees at a job fair next week.

Fallen Tree Blocking I-5 Near Mounts Road

Two lanes of the freeway have been blocked by a fallen tree, and troopers are warning drivers to expect delays.

Washington AG Reclaims $495,000 In Stolen Unemployment Benefits

“My legal team is using every tool in our toolbox to recover stolen dollars,” Ferguson said. “Stay tuned because we’re not done.”

Lakewood-JBLM Area Pumpkin Patches To Visit In 2021

Late-October is a great time to pick up the best pumpkin possible at Lakewood-JBLM area pumpkin patches.

CPSD: When experience counts and when it doesn’t

"The only thing more painful than learning from experience, is not learning from experience."

WA Hospital Occupancy Likely To Remain High Through Fall: DOH

Case counts are down, but hospital beds likely to remain full for months to come, says the Department of Health.

Body Found In Burning Car, Deputies Investigating

The sheriff's department says an arson investigator has been called to check up on a car fire in Lakewood early Thursday.

JBLM Works To Root Out Invasive, Noxious Weed

“This is possibly the most invasive plant ever introduced to Washington state," said JBLM forester Bruce McDonald.

Washington Sues Robocallers, Accusing Them Of Deceptive Messages

Ironically, the spam messages were trying to sell a robocall-blocking service — which didn't really work, officials said.

Lakewood Announces Community Cleanup Early Next Month

The city says this event will be useful, but also strictly regulated-- because the spring cleanup turned into a bit of a mess.

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.

JBLM Announces COVID-Safe Trick Or Treating Event

Spooky season is returning to Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Here's how your family can get involved.

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.

Pumpkin-Picking Patches Near Lakewood-JBLM

Halloween and fun are right around the corner, and you don’t have to travel far to find the best fall pumpkins in the Lakewood-JBLM area ...

Prolonged Closure Begins November As Lakewood Repairs Sewer

The city is warning drivers to expect a long road closure in November as crews fix a failed sewer main under Steilacoom Boulevard.

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's 'Parade of Lights' Returns This December

What started as a pandemic precaution proved to be so popular that it's looking to become an annual event.

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

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

Suspect In Custody After Police Response Called To Pacific Ave S

A large police response was called to Pacific Ave S in the Spanaway area Tuesday afternoon.