It’s Not At All Black Or White

I would wager my candidacy for Clover Park School Board that the following is the greatest determinant of student success.

Lakewood-JBLM Area Housing Market: Prices Continue To Rise

The Lakewood-JBLM area has experienced explosive home price growth this past year and prices are still moving upward.

Best Schools: How Lakewood Ranked In 2022 Niche List

The data analysis company Niche looked at academics, teachers and diversity in school districts across the country. Here's what they found.

Lakewood To Celebrate 25th Anniversary This Saturday

Hard to believe, but the City of Lakewood is just 25 years old. Here's how to get in on it's quarter-century birthday bash.

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.

Lakewood-JBLM Area Pumpkin Availability 2021

Washington has more pumpkin patch acres than most states.

Parkland Standoff: Man Armed With Machete Breaks Into Building

One suspect has been arrested after a brief standoff with deputies in Parkland Thursday.

Pumpkin-Picking Patches Near Lakewood-JBLM

Find a corn maze, pumpkin patch, gourds and other autumn activities near Lakewood-JBLM.

Lakewood Postpones 25th Anniversary Party For Stormy Weather

Heavy rain is expected over the next few days. As a result, several events around Lakewood have been cancelled or postponed.

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.

Pierce County's Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Announced

The students will have a chance to go on and compete for scholarships worth nearly $30 million.

Pierce County Government: Incident On 7/20/2020 Near The 800 Block Of Pacific Avenue In Tacoma, WA

See the latest announcement from the Pierce County Government.

Lakewood Small Businesses  will be Able to Apply for $10k Grants

Eligible Businesses may Apply for Comcast RISE Monetary Grants Oct 1-14 at www.ComcastRISE.com

Clover Park School District Board Needs Anderson And Brown

Andrea Caldwell obtained 20% of the vote this past Primary. A well-liked mother of three, she writes the following endorsement.

Western State Hospital Patient Found After Escaping In Truck

A patient who escaped the state’s largest psychiatric hospital Sunday was found at a nearby school, multiple news outlets reported.

Lakewood-JBLM-Area Unemployment Rate Decreased In July: Feds

The Pierce County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

Walk to End Alzheimer's Returns Sept. 26

Alzheimer's Association moves ahead with plans for in-person event

State Workers Vote To Agree With Washington's Vaccine Order

More than 80 percent of WFSE employees voted in favor of an agreement that requires vaccination, but offers several benefits in return.

WA Unemployment Shrinks, But New Claims Rise As Benefits Expire

Mixed news from Washington's Employment Security Department as job seekers prepare for their pandemic benefits to run out.

Pierce County Government: Incident On 9/6/2021 Near The 9700 Block Of Pacific Avenue In Tacoma, WA

See the latest announcement from the Pierce County Government.

Pierce County Government: Incident On 9/4/2021 Near The 7300 Block Of 150th Street Southwest In Lakewood, WA

See the latest announcement from the Pierce County Government.

Pierce County Council Appoints Districting Committee Members

See the latest announcement from the Pierce County Government.

Inslee Expands Mask Mandate To Include Large Outdoor Gatherings

Starting next week, everyone age 5 and up will be asked to wear facial coverings when at large outdoor gatherings of 500 or more people.

Suspected DUI Driver Arrested For Collision On I-5 In Tacoma

Several lanes of I-5 northbound had to be blocked midday Thursday in Tacoma after a car collided with a semi truck.

More Asian Giant Hornet Sightings Raise Concerns About New Nests

Officials are asking the public to report any signs of the so-called "murder hornets" after two more were found near Blaine this week.

Incident On September 2 Near The 10200 Block Of Bridgeport Way Southwest In Lakewood, WA In Pierce County

See the latest announcement from the Pierce County Government.

Apply For A Historic Preservation Grant In Pierce County

All applicants must provide matching funds. The project activity timeline is March 2022 through November 2022.

WSP Arrested 35 Suspected DUI Drivers Over Labor Day Weekend

Though any drunk driver is still one driver too many, troopers say 35 arrests is a significant drop over the previous two years.

Western State Hospital Virtual Q&A Set For Thursday

The public has been invited to attend a virtual open house this week to discuss the hospital's future.

Pierce County Government: Incident On 8/14/2021 Near The 2600 Block Of 84th Street South In Lakewood, WA

See the latest announcement from the Pierce County Government.

Pierce County Government: Incident On 8/31/2021 Near The 3200 Block Of 214th Avenue East In Lake Tapps, WA

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Attend the Clover Park School District board meeting Monday Sept. 13 to express your views on proposed racial policy

Salmon Habitat, Open Space Preservation Top Conservation Futures Funding List In Pierce County

Conservation Futures funds can now be used to purchase the properties as land acquisition deals are negotiated.

Community Input Sought For Aging And Disability Services Area Plan Update In Pierce County

The draft 2022-2023 Area Plan Update will be available online by close of business September 7, 2021.

Washington Vaccine Mandate: State Employees Reach Agreement

A tentative agreement between the state and the Washington Federation of State Employees means the governor's mandate will go into effect.

West Pierce Fire & Rescue:

Smith Emerges as Hometown Champion in National Contest Celebrating Business Superstars Helping Local Communities Recover

1 Killed In Thursday Night Shooting In Lakewood

Two people were shot, one fatally, outside a Lakewood tattoo parlor late Thursday night.