14 Christmas Lights Displays To Visit Near Lakewood

Homeowners and professionals across Puget Sound are decorating whole neighborhoods, parks, and zoos. Here are 14 to check out.

Lakewood Week Ahead Forecast: Dangerous Driving Conditions

The upcoming week is, again, going to be foggy and cold around Puget Sound.

11 Gingerbread House Events Happening Near Lakewood

Check out these gingerbread house events (for adults and kids) happening around Puget Sound before Christmas.

Lakewood Weekend Forecast: Bad Air Quality, Fog, Sun

A few words to describe the weather we've had this week, and will continue to have this weekend: creepy, dangerous, sunny.

52 Holiday Activities Near Lakewood This Weekend

Christmas is a little over two weeks away, so get into the holiday spirit at one of these local holiday events.

3 Cats Perish In Lakewood House Fire

The fire devastated a home in a neighborhood north of American Lake Wednesday night.

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.

Find Free Flu Shots For Kids Near Lakewood

Health providers are holding flu shot clinics throughout December at two locations in Pierce County.

Santa Claus Coming To Lakewood, Before Christmas

At the request of local firefighters, Santa Claus will visit Fire Station 21 for photos and to help out with a canned goods drive.

Sun, Fog, Black Ice In The Lakewood Forecast This Week

Is this December or July? Rain will be unusually absent this week all across Puget Sound, but it will be colder.

Two-Car Collision Blocking JBLM Entrance

The crash was reported just after 4 p.m. on Saturday evening.

Find Free Photos With Santa Near Lakewood

The holidays are expensive enough, so take a look where you (or you kids) can get free photos taken with Santa Claus in 2017.

2017 Supermoon: Will Weather Cooperate For Viewing In Lakewood?

Pacific Northwest weather might prevent us from seeing the 2017 supermoon, the only one happening this year.

40 Holiday Events Near Lakewood This Weekend

Free photos with Santa, craft bazaars, Christmas caroling and more happening this weekend around Puget Sound.

Pierce's Homeland Security degree prepares students for success

Pierce College Homeland Security Emergency Management program prepares students for success in variety of career paths.

Man With AK-47 Blocks Road, Screams About 'Lizard People'

The man also told police that President Donald Trump called to warn him about the lizard people.

Artillery Firing This Weekend At JBLM

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

14 Employers Hiring Near Lakewood Now

Nintendo, Amazon, and Gene Juarez are all hiring. Even more jobs at the Patch jobs board, and post your own local job.

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 Marks 8th Anniversary Of Police Killings With Food Drive

Four Lakewood officers were shot and killed 8 years ago Wednesday. Lakewood will also remember four other officers who died in 2017.

Lakewood Nonprofits To Support On 'Giving Tuesday'

See local organizations participating in the 2017 #GivingTuesday holiday.

High Winds, Landslides, Heavy Rain: Lakewood Weekly Forecast

We'll have to endure a few days of wind and rain, but a little sun should reach us by the end of the week.

Lakewood Weekend Forecast: Rainy, Windy, Maybe A Little Sun

It's a good weekend to stay in and read a book or watch a movie - that is, if the wind doesn't knock out your power.

After 2 Women Groped In Parkland, They Help Put Groper In Jail

The suspect accosted and threatened two women along Pacific Avenue in Parkland, according to the Pierce County Sheriff.

Small Business Saturday 2017: Events Happening Near Lakewood

If you want to support local businesses instead of big chains, check out these Puget Sound Small Business Saturday events.

Lakewood Thanksgiving 2017: What's Open And Closed?

Whether you need last-minute appetizers or are getting an early jump on Christmas shopping, see what is open and closed on turkey day.

JBLM Police Investigate Burned Car

Police activity along DuPoint-Steilacoom Road Wednesday was related to an investigation into a burned car.

Black Friday 2017: Mall Hours Near Lakewood

If you're planning to shop on Black Friday, check out what time local malls will be open.

Thanksgiving 2017: Grocery Stores Open Near Lakewood

Find Thanksgiving hours for Safeway, QFC, Whole Foods, Fred Meyer, and more major local stores.

Charles Manson's Music Career Began In Washington

Manson learned to play guitar while in prison in Pierce County. But rather than music, Manson carried out a horrific killing spree in 1969.

Lakewood Thanksgiving Week Forecast: Wet, Windy, Warm

Get ready for a wet week ahead with possible river flooding due to warm temperatures in the mountains.

Police Raid Roy Property, Arrest 'Most Wanted' Fugitive

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office expects the bust will impact property crime rates in south Pierce County.

Lakewood Administrator Challenges Firing, Claims Retaliation

Former assistant superintendent Moureen David claims in a lawsuit that she was fired because she took sexual assault allegations seriously.

Silver Alert Issued For Missing Parkland Woman

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office issued the alert for Dixie Matthias, 77 who is suffering from severe dementia.

Faked Robbery At Wal-Mart Leads To Real Arrest, Jail

A Pierce County man wanted police to come to him quickly, so he faked a robbery.

JBLM Artillery Training Begins Early Thursday

Joint Base Lewis-McChord has announced their artillery training schedule.

Here's How Windy It Was In Lakewood Monday

What was the gustiest gust that blew through during Monday's windstorm? The National Weather Service has the figures.

Is the Snowbird or Sunbird Life for You?

If you’re tempted to take flight in the off-season, think through the costs and logistics first.

Lakewood Holiday Parade Entry Deadline Approaching

The deadline to register for the annual Lakewood Holiday Parade is coming in three weeks.