Elementary Student Artwork Will Adorn Lakewood PD Motorcycles

The artwork of four Clover Park School District students will soon be added to Lakewood PD's newest motorcycle units.

7 Wash. Military Projects Could Get Cut To Fund Border Wall

Meanwhile, Gov. Inslee and Attorney General Ferguson say they are ready to sue if Washington loses any military projects.

JBLM Artillery Training Will Get Loud This Week

Area residents might hear the 155mm Howitzer cannons during training this week at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Lakewood Cops Vs. Teachers Charity Game Is This Week

Lakewood police and local teachers will face-off in a charity basketball game on Thursday.

Spanaway Incorporation Proposal Gets Community Meeting Date

The Pierce County Boundary Review Board will meet March 20 to hear comments from those in favor and those against incorporating Spanaway.

16+ New Jobs In And Around Lakewood

New jobs listed for positions at Pier1 Imports, Massage Envy​, and Beadnell Travel and Weddings. Check out the Patch Jobs Board here.

Spanaway Residents Seek Incorporation, File Notice

17 years after the last failed effort to incorporate the city of Spanaway, a new group of activist residents are at it again.

JBLM Sergeant Arrested For Child Sex Crimes: US Attorney

U.S. Army SSG. Moeun Yoeun was arrested Wednesday for allegedly enticing minors to send him sexually explicit images via Facebook.

15+ New Jobs In And Around Lakewood

New jobs listed for positions at CHI Franciscan Health, ETS Dental, and Rodda Paint Company. Check out the Patch Jobs Board here.

Art Project Proposals Wanted In Lakewood

The city is planning to add two 20-foot-tall sculptures are the entrance to Lakewood's Colonial Plaza

Norovirus Outbreak Suspected At 2 Lakewood Taco Joints

California Tacos and Tijuana Taco in Lakewood were both closed for 24 hours this week after customers reported sickness

Impairment Factor In 1-Car Crash Early Thursday, WSP Says

Two Tacoma men were hurt in a single vehicle crash south of Spanaway just after midnight Thursday. The cause is still under investigation.

14+ New Jobs In And Around Lakewood

New jobs listed for positions at NCI Inc., Safe Haven Security, and Precision Concrete Cutting. Check out the Patch Jobs Board here.

I-5 Ramp Closures Near JBLM This Week

Drivers should expect overnight ramp closures between DuPont and JBLM both Tuesday and Thursday night, WSDOT officials said.

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.

22 Child Sex Predators Nabbed In Multi-Agency Sting

Among those arrested were several Pierce County residents, including three service members assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

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.

Attempted Murder Suspect Wanted In Lakewood

Leon Murray is suspected of shooting his ex-wife six times at the Best Value Inn last Friday. The woman remains in critical condition.

5 Suspects Arrested; 1 To Go, Lakewood Police Say

Thomas Cooper, Jr. is the fifth Portland area gang member arrested in connection with the October 2018 shooting in Lakewood that killed one.

Help Pierce County Plan For Future Services

Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources in March will highlight resources and initiatives planned for residents over the next decade.

19+ New Jobs In And Around Lakewood

New jobs listed for positions at Ashley HomeStore, Gene's Towing , and Chuck E. Cheese. Check out the Patch Jobs Board here.

Lakewood Homicide Suspect Arrested In Portland

Thomas Cooper, Jr., 31, was arrested Monday at a Portland-area 24-Hour Fitness facility. He faces misdemeanor gun charges in Oregon.

Overpass Project Will Close I-5 Ramps, Hospital Gate Overnight

The overnight closure of I-5 ramps and the gate to Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord will occur overnight Fri. or Sat.

Can You Help ID This Man?

Pierce County investigators say the currently unidentified man was caught on camera threatening a Spanaway Walmart employee with a knife.

Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested In Lakewood: Police

Humberto Martinez-Avila, 18, is suspected of shooting a 46-year-old man 7 times at a Texaco gas station Feb. 2. The victim survived.

Burglar Leaves Trail Of Footprints For Deputies To Follow

A burglary suspect's footprints in the snow led Pierce County sheriff's deputies to his hiding spot 2 miles from the scene of the crime.

20+ New Jobs In And Around Lakewood

New jobs listed for positions at Toysmith, Comcast, and North American Battery Systems. Check out the Patch Jobs Board here.

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.

Chickens Escape, Cross Road After I-5 Crash

A semi hauling hundreds of live chickens crashed on Interstate 5 Monday morning, forcing a multi-lane closure for several hours.

Clover Park Schools Will Release Early Friday

Students will be dismissed from Clover Park School District facilities two hours early on Feb. 8.

Bates Tech Gets Mobile Food Bank Service

Nourish Pierce County will setup its mobile food bank on the Bates Tech South Campus every Thursday beginning Feb. 14.

Firefighters Rescue Terrier From Burning House Tuesday Night

Central Pierce Fire & Rescue crews quickly rescued the homeowner's pet dog before extinguishing a blaze in Parkland late Tuesday.

Police Standoff With Driver Ends In Arrest

I-5 was partially blocked for roughly 7 hours Tuesday night while crews cleaned up the aftermath of a 2-vehicle crash and police standoff.

Firehouse Subs Grants Awarded To Pierce County Agencies

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation​ awarded more than $70K in equipment grants to Lakewood police, and Riverside and Graham fire.

19+ New Jobs In And Around Lakewood

New jobs listed for positions at Country Financial, Panorama, and North American Battery Systems. Check out the Patch Jobs Board here.

Clover Park Schools On 2-Hour Delay Tuesday

To ensure safe driving conditions for buses and families, the Clover Park School District will operate on a 2-hour delay Feb. 5.

House Fire In Spanaway Monday Morning: Central Pierce Fire

All residents affected by a house fire in Spanaway Monday escaped the blaze unharmed, according to county fire officials.

Clover Park Schools On 2-Hour Delay

While district across the region opted to close completely on Monday, Clover Park will only hold a 2-hour delay on classes.

Artillery Training At JBLM Ends Friday Night

The training event involving two units using artillery and mortars will continue through 11 p.m. Feb. 8.

Pierce County's Year Of Reading Campaign Kicks Off Feb. 16

The Pierce County Library System's push to see all residents read more begins with an author talk and book-signing event in Lakewood.