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Greetings Lakewood! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Lakewood go an entire year without a homicide?
  • Why a Western State Hospital construction crane is under investigation now

Also on today's calendar: Mario Kart™ Tournament and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: A little rain, with a high of 44 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Thursday: A brief shower or two, temps: high: 46, low: 40.
  • Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 50 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Zero homicides in 2025 for Lakewood, WA (fox13seattle.com) — Lakewood police report a major public-safety milestone: the city recorded zero homicides in 2025, with the last killing occurring in December 2024. Officials credit new technology, staffing changes, expanded patrols, and close partnerships with residents and businesses, and say they hope to keep crime trending downward through 2026.
   

• Western State Hospital patient dies after jumping or falling from construction crane on campus (king5.com) — A patient at Western State Hospital in Lakewood died after accessing a construction crane on the campus and jumping or falling from it, prompting investigations by Lakewood police and the medical examiner. State officials have notified the family and staff, and the death adds to longstanding safety concerns at Washington’s largest psychiatric hospital.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We are looking for a forever home for Buddy.
    He’s a sweet boy and would make a wonderful companion for someone. Buddy is currently being fostered but she can no longer foster so we need to find… (Nextdoor Lakewood Towne Center)
  • PETS, so many of them found or missing.
    What is going on? All pets need to be fixed and MICROCHIPPED...even indoor ones. They have little chance of being reunited with their owners. And yes… (Nextdoor Oakbrook)
  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Restaurant Manager in Lakewood. Apply here.
  • Virginia Mason Franciscan Health posted a job opening for Cook in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Steilacoom

  • High school football: WSFCA 2025 all-state football teams in Washington (thenewstribune.com)

Tacoma

  • Medical care, oversight questioned again at Tacoma ICE facility after congressional visit (king5.com)
  • Volvo Group to Launch Tacoma Parts Distribution Center (fleetequipmentmag.com)
  • Man killed in New Year's Day shooting in Tacoma identified, ME reports (thenewstribune.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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