🌱 Patch AM: Ferndale soccer team dominates Lakewood in recent match

You won’t want to miss Abundance 2025 – Dinner & Auction on the Lakewood Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Explore Lakewood's haunted Thornewood Castle history

Also, don’t miss Festival of New Voices 2025 – Lakewood Playhouse on the Lakewood Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Broadway star inspires Lakewood Ranch students with his journey

Be sure to catch Festival of New Voices 2025 – Lakewood Playhouse on the Lakewood Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Grocery Outlet eyes Lakewood for new store location

Also check out Karaoke Night on the Lakewood Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Four Lakewood teens die in tragic Turnpike accident

Make time for Festival of New Voices 2025 – Lakewood Playhouse on the Lakewood Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Karaoke Night and 10 more events

And on the Lakewood Patch calendar - Festival of New Voices 2025 – Lakewood Playhouse

🌱 Patch AM: Festival of New Voices 2025 – Lakewood Playhouse and 10 more events

Coming up on the Lakewood Patch calendar: Tim Hall Blues Jam every Sunday at Zesty’s Steakhouse

8th Annual DuPont BBQ Cookoff – August 16–17, 2025

Join us Aug 16–17 in DuPont, WA for the 8th Annual BBQ Cookoff! KCBS-sanctioned competition, live music, kids’ activities & world-class BBQ.

Rangers-Turned-Entrepreneurs Bring Jobs And Healing To War-Torn Communities

Matthew Griffin and Donald Lee, former JBLM Rangers, built Combat Flip Flops to create jobs overseas and support fellow veterans.

Spice Up Your Spring-Get Your Wristband for the DuPont Chili Cookoff

You don't want to miss this event on Saturday, May 17th- Support our Veterans

Meet The Fearless Army Hero Protecting Our Nation From The Frontlines

Alexandria C. Reed, an Army Sergeant and firefighter, dedicates her service to both national security and combating wildfires.

Meet A Future Leader In Lakewood-JBLM: Brandon Elliott

Patch and T-Mobile have partnered to highlight young people achieving great things in our community.

Former Clover Park HS Teacher Gives All Its Students A Shout-Out

"The students at CPHS are often unfairly characterized, as is the school, they can surely use some positive recognition and media coverage."

Experience a Relaxing "Nearcation" at American Lake in Lakewood.

Summer is here

Join Lakewood's Annual Lemonade Day - June 3rd

Supporting the Community and Empowering Kids

Lakewood-JBLM Fifth Grader Is A Star Student Who Built Her Own Robot

Lexi received a second-place ribbon and won the Bonneville Power Administration award at the science fair for her project.

How Much Do You Know About The Lakewood-JBLM Area?

Every town has its traditions. Check out these fun facts about what makes Lakewood-JBLM so special.

JBLM Joins 'Stamp Out Hunger' Letter Carriers Food Drive

The 30th annual National Association of Letter Carriers food drive will begin May 14.

Lakewood Nonprofit To Expand Homeless Services: Report

Living Access Support Alliance has announced plans to add a hygiene center and 50 new low-income housing units, among other changes.

Lakewood Apartment Fire Leaves 3 Without Home

One occupant was injured and had to be rushed to a nearby hospital.

Lakewood Will Host A Parks Appreciation Day Volunteer Event April 23

Participants will help out at one of six locations, where they will remove weeds, pick up trash, fix playgrounds and paint.

JBLM Resumes Mortar And Artillery Training This Week

The base has announced one more set of round-the-clock training, kicking off later this week.

JBLM Announces Weekend Mortar Training Session

Anyone who lives near Joint Base Lewis-McChord can expect some more noise for the next few days.

JBLM Announces Day And Nighttime Artillery Training

Neighbors can expect to hear some extra noise starting Monday evening.

Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen Hosts Second 'Community Coffeehouse'

The March 24 session will feature Whalen and police chief Mike Zaro discussing public safety and community policing with residents.

Pierce County Community Invited To Weigh In On Key Peninsula Intersection Project

The information is available in English, Spanish and Russian.

Lakewood Announces Dates for Spring Community Cleanup

Want to ditch some junk? This could be your best opportunity.

JBLM To Resume Mortar Training Early Next Month

Anyone who lives near Joint Base Lewis-McChord can expect some more noise next week.

Holden of Bellevue to Host a Job Fair for Its Opening This Spring

Job Fair to Fill Up to 100 Positions

JBLM Announces Day & Nighttime Demolitions Training This Week

Anyone who lives near Joint Base Lewis-McChord can expect some more noise this week.

Pierce County Community Invited To Apply For 2022 Watershed Small Grants

See the latest announcement from the Pierce County Government.

Improvements Coming To 92nd Avenue East And 224th Street East Intersection In Pierce County

See the latest announcement from the Pierce County Government.

10 Ways To Help Washington Families Affected By Chehalis Flooding

The recent storms have caused problems for families across southwestern Washington. Here are a few ways the community can help.

New Electric Vehicle Charging Requirements For Single Family Homes In Pierce County

This change was initiated by the Pierce County Council with Ordinance 2021-46s and approved by the Washington State Building Code Council.

Lakewood's Fallen Officer Drive Gathers 12,000 Pounds Of Food

Lakewood Police are wrapping up another successful year of their Fallen Officer Food Drive.

Blood Donations Needed In Lakewood-JBLM Area: Red Cross Drive Coming Up Soon

There's a Red Cross blood drive coming up near you.

JBLM Aircraft Training Likely To Cause Extra Noise This Month

Neighbors living near the base can expect to hear some extra air traffic starting later this week.

Volunteers Needed For The Upcoming Homeless Point-In-Time Count In Pierce County

Volunteer opportunities are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up In Lakewood-JBLM Area

There's a Red Cross blood drive being held in the Lakewood-JBLM area.

Fantasy Lights Offers A Walk-Through Experience In Pierce County

To guarantee entry, tickets must be purchased online in advance, as they will not be sold at the park.