Hidden Heroes logo 2024 "Highlighting heroes in our community" with City of Lakewood and Clover Park School District logos

Celebrating Hidden Heroes

Jan. 18, 2024 Each year the City of Lakewood, in partnership with the Clover Park School District, celebrates “Hidden Heroes” to coincide with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month. The goal of Hidden Heroes is to raise the visibility of Black and African American leaders in our community. The focus is on celebrating their accomplishments. To …

City of Lakewood snow plows lined up in a row showcasing the range of trucks the city has

Lakewood crews are prepared for snow

Jan. 10, 2024 The forecast is ever-changing, but if it snows the City of Lakewood is ready. The latest information from the National Weather Service in Seattle cites the possibility of small accumulations of snow Thursday into Friday. With the potential for cold temperatures into the weekend. If it snows, our snowplows are ready to hit the road. Our sand …

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Community Satisfaction Survey online now

Jan. 4, 2024 What should the Lakewood City Council focus on as it sets goals and priorities for the coming years? The City Council wants to hear from you. Please take our online Community Satisfaction Survey. The survey closes Jan. 8. If you received a mailed survey, please complete that instead. If you didn’t receive a survey, please share your …

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Weight Restrictions implemented on Interlaaken Bridge

Jan. 4, 2024 New weight limit restrictions are in place for the Interlaaken Bridge that crosses over Lake Steilacoom. Vehicles that weigh over 6 tons are not permitted and will need to use an alternate route. Most personal vehicles are under 6 tons and will not be impacted by this change. The weight restriction is being imposed out of an …

Lakewood City Council members J. Trestin Lauricella, Paul Bocchi and Ryan Pearson are sworn into office Jan. 2, 2024

Lakewood City Councilmembers sworn in

Jan. 3, 2024 At its first regular meeting of the new year the Lakewood City Council saw three of its seven members sworn in. Councilmember Paul Bocchi was re-elected to his position, entering his fourth term on the Lakewood City Council. Councilmember J. Trestin Lauricella was appointed to his position when former Councilmember Linda Farmer vacated the position after being …

Graphic of the Jingle Bell 5K flier. Text reads: Lakes Cross Country Booster Club Jingle Bell 5k & Fun Run. A Lakewood logo with a Santa hat is below the text and five cartoon reindeer are running across a field of snow.

Lakewood Jingle Bell 5K is this weekend

Dec. 14, 2023 The City of Lakewood Jingle Bell 5k is back and better than ever! The city partnered with the Lakes Cross Country Boosters Club to host the Jingle Bell 5k run/walk & 1-mile Kid’s Run at Fort Steilacoom Park. Haven’t registered yet? It’s OK there’s still time! Register before Saturday and save. Or register day-of at the event. …

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Help us celebrate Councilmember Don Anderson

Dec. 14, 2023 The public is invited to help us celebrate and recognize Lakewood City Councilmember Don Anderson. We will hold a public event Monday, Dec. 18 from 6-7 p.m. in Council Chambers. Anderson served the city for 16 years – the longest-serving member currently on the City Council. He held the title of Mayor and Deputy Mayor in that …

An inflatable white bear with a red santa had waves while fastened to the front of a blue Bronco decorated for the 2023 Lakewood Holiday Parade of Lights

Congratulations parade winners!

Dec. 14, 2023 It was a wet one for our annual Holiday Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting, but that didn’t stop our most dedicated parade participants. We are so grateful and thankful for everyone who entered the parade and helped celebrate the holidays with us. We are even more grateful for the people who lined the route to cheer …

A map showing the road closure on Hipkins Road SW and the detour route

Detour routes for Lakewood road closures

Dec. 11, 2023 The city saw its second road closure go into effect Dec. 11, 2023, for its latest road improvement project. The closure impacts Hipkins Road SW between Steilacoom Boulevard and its intersection with Angle Lane SW. A detour routes drivers from 104th Street SW, to the open section of Hipkins Road SW, to Angle Lane SW, to Elwood …

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Hipkins Road to close Dec. 11 for construction

Dec. 8, 2023 Road improvement work begins Monday, Dec. 11 on Hipkins Road. The road will close in segments so work can go faster. The first segment to close is between Angle Lane and Steilacoom Boulevard. The detour will route people around the closure using 104th Street, Hipkins, Angle Lane, Elwood Drive and Steilacoom Boulevard. The first part of the …

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License plate readers identify stolen vehicles in Lakewood

Dec. 8, 2023 To equip Lakewood police officers with additional tools to assist in the recovery of stolen vehicles, the Lakewood Police Department uses license plate reading technology around the city. This summer the City of Lakewood contracted with Flock Safety to purchase and deploy the technology, including license plate readers at key locations across the city. The technology identifies …

City Manager's Weekly Bulletin Nov. 22, 2023

Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: Nov. 24, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving Wishing you and all Lakewood families a very Happy Thanksgiving this holiday season. Lakewood City Hall, the Lakewood police station and city operations are closed Thursday and Friday this week. Regular operations resume Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. Washington Boulevard is open After more than two years of phased closures, Washington Boulevard reopened to traffic Wednesday afternoon. The re-opening …

A group of people pose with Mayor Jason Whalen and Councilmember Trestin Lauricella at the ribbon cutting for Washington Boulevard in Lakewood, WA Nov. 22,2023

Washington Boulevard is open

Nov. 22, 2023 After more than two years of phased closures, Washington Boulevard reopened to traffic Wednesday afternoon. The re-opening signifies a major milestone in the $23 million project. No more significant road closures are expected, however intermittent lane closures will occur as the project moves toward completion. The project is still a construction zone, so drivers are asked to …