JBLM Artillery Fire Exercises Will Begin Monday

Lakewood residents might hear mortar fire all next week beginning Monday morning.

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Lakewood Man Dies After Jumping Onto I-5

The incident happened around 7 p.m. Wednesday, according to Washington State Patrol.

When government enters, literally, the rental business

Without “any evidence that anything is wrong with the home,” government “can get into the homes of ordinary, law-abiding citizens."

Who Killed Earl Switzer? Man Hit By Car After Parkland Bar Confrontation

Earl Switzer Jr. was hit by a car after a disturbance at a Parkland bar. He died over the weekend due to his injuries.

​Applicants Sought for Pierce County Personnel Board

Ideal candidates will have experience in human resource administration, employment law, and/or presenting or adjudicating grievances.

Don’t Derail Your Retirement: Watch for These 3 Risks

You can take steps to help address these risks prior to leaving the workforce and if you’ve already entered retirement.

Emergency I-5 Pothole Repair Near JBLM Could Cause Delays Thursday

The emergency I-5 repairs will affect northbound lanes until the early evening, officials say.

If only it applied to city Rental Inspection Programs

If cities with rental inspection programs were taken to court and Abe Lincoln was the prosecutor

Seattle Mariners cheer on the Tillicum Crushers!

OK, so the Mariners don't know who the Crushers are. But they will!

Parkland Hit-And-Run: Police Search For Car That Injured Pedestrian

The pedestrian suffered a broken jaw after a hit and run accident in Parkland.

Lakewood placing leans on all rental properties

Yes, lean is spelled correctly. City-approved inspectors will soon be leaning on all landlords.

Found: Endangered Teen Missing From Lakewood

Makenzie Leann Barnson, 16, has been located in Oregon.

Six Pierce County schools receive garden grants from Whole Kids Foundation

Six Pierce County elementary schools will each receive $2,000 garden grants through Whole Kids Foundation, a Whole Foods Market foundation.

Two 16-year-olds Charged With Murder, Assault In Lakewood Shooting

Three people are now facing murder charges for the death of Chase McKee, 15.

I-5 In Lakewood Will Close To Remove Landmine Unearthed Wednesday

Construction crews discovered the old landmine near the railroad tracks that run along I-5 near the JBLM main gate.

Rental Inspection Program is no more

If only we had listened to the people before we passed the law.

FOUND: Lakewood Woman Missing Wednesday

Candy Ann Wharton, 56, has been found, Lakewood police say.

Lakewood Security Guard Facing Assault Charge After Impersonating Police: Report

Pretending to be a cop, the owner of a Lakewood security company allegedly pulled another driver over on I-5 in Seattle in February.

Lakewood Police Track Down Bank Robber In Under 2 Hours

An eagle-eyed officer recognized the suspect after seeing surveillance footage of the robbery, police say.

Teen Shot In Lakewood Drive-By Identified, Suspect Charged With Murder

The 15-year-old was shot in the head Friday night in Lakewood and died on Sunday.

Lakewood Teen Dies After Drive-By Shooting [Update]

The teenager, who was shot on Friday, died on Sunday, according to Lakewood police.

K9 Tracks Done Parkland Shooting Suspect

The random shooting happened early Thursday morning near Pacific Lutheran University.

Seattle 'Cookie Thief' Nabbed In Lakewood

A thief with a thing for cookies was arrested this week in Lakewood.

The danger of RIP-tides and Rental Inspection Programs

Rental Inspection Programs, like rip currents, suck the unsuspecting into a vortex of swirling legislation.

1 Dead In Shooting Near Pacific-Lutheran University

Police were investigating the deadly shooting Thursday morning along SR 7.

JBLM Live-Firing Exercises Thursday, Friday

Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day, evening and late-night artillery training Thursday and Friday.​

JBLM Soldier Murder: Family Offers $10,000 Reward For Info

Army Sgt. Timothy Hovey, originally from California, was killed outside a party in Burien last September.

Murder Charge Filed Against Lakewood Woman In Child's Death

The charge stems from a Feb. 14 incident where a 2-year-old was brought to the hospital with a brain injury.

2 Suspects Shot After High-Speed Chase In Pierce County

The incident began after a Pierce County deputy noticed a stolen vehicle near Tacoma.

Lakewood Woman Facing Assault Charge For Throwing Knives At Kids

The woman allegedly threw knives at children ages 10 and 15, according to reports.

2 Pro-Trump Rallies Planned In Western Washington Next Week

The "Spirit of America" rallies will be held in two Washington cities on Feb. 27 and March 4.

Lakewood Cow Saga: Here's Why 2 Cattle Were On The Loose

A cow and her calf were loose in Fort Steilacoom Park on Tuesday. Here's how they got there.

Police ID Pierce Transit Worker Killed By Bus In Lakewood

The Pierce Transit worker died Tuesday night at the Lakewood bus base.

Pierce Transit Worker Killed At Lakewood Bus Base

The Pierce Transit was hit by a bus exiting a washing area, Pierce Transit officials say.

2 Cattle On The Loose In Lakewood, Police Report

The cattle were spotted Tuesday morning at Ft. Steilacoom Park, police say.

Sasquatch Could Become Washington's 'Official Cryptid'

A Washington lawmaker wants to make Sasquatch the state's official cryptid.

Driver With Mannequin In HOV Lane Caught By State Police

State police pulled the driver over for speeding - that's when they discovered the strange passenger.

JBLM Soldier Shooting: Army Ranger Charged

An Army Ranger has been charged in the accidental shooting of a JBLM soldier on Saturday.

Op-Ed: The Pacific Northwest - A Vital Defense Partner

US Air Force General Carlton D. Everhart II weighs in on the importance of local military bases.