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Associated Press
16 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Golden Services LLC Expands Professional Moving Services to Lakewood, Washington
06/01/2025, Lakewood, WA // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // Golden Services LLC is proud to announce its expansion into Lakewood, Washington. With extensive industry experience and a commitment to integrity, reliability, and personal attention, it has grown from a modest operation into one of Washington's most trusted full-service moving companies. Now, with its expansion to Lakewood, the company aims to offer residents, businesses, and military families access to the same level of expert service it is known for across the state. Golden Services LLC began with a single warehouse, a small office, and a few trucks. Today, it is one of the largest and most respected names in Washington's relocation industry, offering both local and long-distance moving services, commercial and military relocation, and secure, climate-controlled storage solutions. The company's presence in Lakewood reflects its mission to bring high-quality moving support to more communities in the Pacific Northwest. Now operating in Lakewood, Golden Services LLC is ready to serve the needs of homeowners, apartment residents, military families, and local businesses. Its team of Lakewood movers offers personalized moving plans to ensure every move is seamless, organized, and stress-free. Whether it is a short relocation across town or a cross-country transfer, the team provides unmatched professionalism, careful handling, and precise logistics. 'Every move is unique, and our job is to make the experience as smooth and worry-free as possible,' said a spokesperson for Golden Services LLC. 'Our expansion into Lakewood means more residents now have access to some of the most experienced and dependable movers Lakewood has to offer.' Golden Services LLC is a certified agent of North American Van Lines, a nationally recognized moving network. This affiliation allows Golden Services to offer streamlined long-distance relocation with the backing of a trusted national brand. The company uses professional-grade trucks, equipment, and packing materials to ensure every item is moved safely and efficiently. For customers in need of temporary or long-term storage, Golden Services also provides secure, climate-controlled storage facilities to protect belongings in every season. The strategic location of Lakewood, near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, makes it a key area for military relocations. Golden Services LLC is well-versed in Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves and is approved by the Department of Defense. Military families can count on the company's understanding of the specific requirements and tight timelines associated with government-directed relocations. With decades of experience supporting military personnel, Golden Services continues to be a reliable partner for military moves in the region. In addition to Lakewood, Golden Services LLC serves nearby communities, including Tacoma, Puyallup, Bellevue, Kent, Mercer Island, Gig Harbor, and Oak Harbor. As one of the top-rated Lakewood WA movers, the company stands out for its old-fashioned customer service, modern moving technology, and a well-trained, courteous staff. All services are backed by DOT and FMCSA registration and compliance, ensuring full transparency and legal protection for clients. Customers looking for Lakewood movers can now request a free, no-obligation quote online through the Golden Services LLC website. The process is simple and allows clients to provide details about their move, timeline, and service needs. A friendly customer service representative is also available by phone to walk clients through the options and provide a detailed estimate tailored to their situation. To learn more about how Golden Services LLC is raising the bar for movers Lakewood residents can trust, visit About Golden Services LLC Golden Services LLC is a trusted full-service moving and storage company with over 30 years of experience serving Washington state. Known for its commitment to integrity, personalized attention, and reliable service, the company offers tailored moving and storage solutions for residential, commercial, and military clients. ### Media Contact Golden Services LLC 108th St S, Lakewood, WA 98499 (253) 5842353 newsroom: Source published by Submit Press Release >> Golden Services LLC Expands Professional Moving Services to Lakewood, Washington
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
7 hospitalized after shots fired at Lakewood, WA park
The Brief Seven people were injured and hospitalized after a shooting at Harry Todd Park in Lakewood, which police believe stemmed from an argument between two groups. A witness captured video of the chaos, initially mistaking the gunshots for fireworks, and described the panic as people ran for safety and searched for family members. Lakewood Police are actively investigating the incident, following numerous tips to identify the shooter, while the community grapples with fear and shock from the senseless act. LAKEWOOD, Wash. - It was a terrifying moment in Lakewood after gunshots rang out while families were enjoying a day at the park. Seven people were injured in the shooting, according to Lakewood Police. As of Thursday, police were still investigating and searching for whoever was behind that shooting. Ariana Garrity took video of the chaos and confusion as she ran for safety. She told FOX 13 Seattle that she and her friends thought they were hearing fireworks at first, but then saw people running toward the lake and realized it was a shooting. What they're saying Video shows people running in various directions, some ducking for cover, while others stand frozen in shock. All of this happened as gunshots pierced the air, one after another. "I was like I need to stay out of the way, I need to be discreet and not draw attention to myself," Garrity said. "I just hear a bunch of people screaming, running in different directions, people looking for their family members and then when it was safer to go up, I went up and seen a body on the floor." In a news release, Lakewood Police said, they believe this all started with some type of argument between two groups at Harry Todd Park just before 8 o'clock on Wednesday night. That escalated into a shooting that sent seven people to the hospital. Their ages range from 16 to 38 years old, according to police. "When I saw that body I was like wow that could've been me, so I just kept running because I didn't want to be the next body," Garrity said. "What they did was senseless people were just trying to enjoy their day at the lake and you did this for what, now people are afraid to go out in public because of this senseless act." Police have received numerous tips and said they are working through those to find who is behind this. The Source Information in this story comes from original reporting by FOX 13 Seattle reporter Shirah Matsuzawa. Ex-Seattle police Chief Adrian Diaz files lawsuit, claims wrongful termination Crews battle Second Creek Fire near Leavenworth, WA 2 injured in separate Seattle shootings Teen, child killed in Lacey, WA mobile home fire Crews investigate explosion at Woodinville, WA hardware store College Inn Pub announces closure after 50 years in Seattle Dave's Hot Chicken to open 4 new locations in Seattle area. Here's where To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Father in ICU after Lakewood shooting, family shares experience
A Tacoma father is in the ICU tonight after a mass shooting at Harry Todd Park in Lakewood sent seven people to the hospital on Wednesday. According to a fundraiser started to help the family, 'On May 28th, Ron Jackson was spending a beautiful, sunny day at Harry Todd Park in Lakewood, WA with his wife, Leighten, and their five young children — four girls and one boy. It was the first hot day of the year, and they were simply enjoying a peaceful afternoon together at the lake. In an instant, everything changed." 'And he's like I'm shot, I'm shot, I'm shot you know. And there's just like blood splitting out, splitting out,' said Ron's wife, Leighten. Ron was shot in the abdomen and was hospitalized in critical condition after the shooting. He is now in the ICU facing major surgery on his liver. 'My son is here and he's like, I don't want my daddy to die. I don't want him to die, you know,' recounted Leighten. Leighten shared the family's harrowing experience with KIRO 7's Samantha Lomibao. Hear their story live tonight at 11 p.m. You can find the family's GoFundMe here.


CBS News
3 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Lakewood nonprofit that offers older Colorado residents free home repairs sees more and more requests
A Colorado nonprofit called Bright Leaf Inc. serves elderly populations in economically difficult circumstances by providing landscaping and home repairs free of charge. At a retirement community in Lakewood this week, Bright Leaf volunteer Jenna Melliadis recently was making some new friends, one door knock at a time. She met Dennis Howard, a 77 year old who lives in the neighborhood. Howard spends most of his time outside these days after his longtime wife passed away in the last year. All kinds of things in the house remind him of her, down to the torn up linoleum on his kitchen floor from where her wheeled chairs would wear down the tile. They used to scrape by on two combined Social Security incomes, but after her passing, Howard has had to shoulder the costs of everything alone. Bright Leaf volunteer Jenna Melliadis chats with Dennis Howard in his home. CBS "It's really hard to afford your rent, food and repairs and stuff," he told CBS Colorado. "You have to put them on the back burner." The floor damage has been on the to do list for awhile, he explained, and he was afraid that one day he would slip on it and fall in his home. "I couldn't afford to have it done, so thank God these guys came by and are able to help me with it," said Howard. The knock on the door from Melliadis changed things. Bright Leaf is primarily volunteer driven outside of Executive Director Steve Olguin and other senior staff that handle scheduling and coordination. "Being able to provide services that help people survive safely and comfortably in their home is so important," Melliadis said. CBS Colorado's Andrew Haubner interviews Bright Leaf Executive Director Steve Olguin. CBS For her, it hits home in a particularly pronounced way. Her mother passed away three months ago and couldn't spend some of her last days and weeks in the comfort of her home. Every walk into a home is a chance to give these seniors an opportunity to be happy, healthy and cared for. "Because this is such a personal cause and mission to my heart it is unbelievably gratifying," she said. "The impacts that we're able to have on each individual, knowing that they're happy, that they're comfortable, that they're safe is just such a huge blessing." Bright Leaf Inc. started out as a Facebook group where people would share resources and a way to help elderly individuals like grandparents or other family members. Over the next few years, more calls for service would come and Olguin decided to put his experience as a roofer and contractor to work. The group did receive grant funding but recent administrative changes within state and federal governments have forced them to look into other funding avenues. Nowadays, Olguin says, they operate primarily on community donations, volunteer time and good Samaritans that are willing to lend a hand, a lawn mower, or a power drill to help those in need. Since 2022, Olguin said, calls have been more frequent and tips regularly come in regarding neighborhoods and people to help. But 2025 has been a particularly intense period of work. "The beginning of 2025 is a time when we have seen the most requests come in," he said. Based on those calls and tips, the volunteers will fan out to areas like the Lakewood community they were in this week. Typically, the trips are two days in length. The first is to knock on doors, meet residents and see what they need help with. Olguin and his team divvy up responsibilities, what contractors need to be called and who can do what work and then the next morning, crews are out to fix what needs to be fixed. It can be anything from lawn mowing and weed whacking to bigger projects like replacing carpets or making showers ADA compliant for residents that are now using walking aids. CBS "To be able to help a senior do some repairs on their home that they wouldn't otherwise be able to afford or they don't have family support, it shows them that there are people out there that do care," Olguin said. "It's a godsend," Dennis said, his eyes beginning to well. "I had no idea that this help was out there. People need to know." After just one day, Dennis Howard has a friend in Jenna Melliadis. Soon, the rip in his floor will be gone. And Bright Leaf Inc. will be on to the next place, trying to provide some help and comfort to those that need it.


Washington Post
4 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
7 wounded in shooting at a park in Washington state, police say
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — Seven people were shot and wounded at a park near Tacoma, Washington, on Wednesday evening where more than 100 people were gathered when gunfire erupted, police said. Police detectives believe a dispute between two groups escalated to gunshots, Lakewood Police Sgt. Charles Porche said. Investigators don't know how many shooters were involved or whether the victims were targeted, he said. No arrests were made in the immediate aftermath of the shooting.