Pierce County offers masks to local businesses

May 25, 2020 Pierce County is providing free personal protective equipment (PPE) to businesses to help them comply with COVID-19 workplace safety practices and protect employees and customers. This program is funded through $158 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act federal dollars. A total of $30 million will be focused on economic stabilization and recovery projects …

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Lakewood City Council approves small business loan program

May 22, 2020 The Lakewood City Council approved a new small business no-interest deferred loan program for low income businesses affected by COVID-19. Applications will be available in June. Details of the program are being finalized. Once complete more information will be shared about how to apply and who is eligible. The city received $350,611 in grant money awarded by …

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Recognizing Lakewood’s Public Works professionals

May 20, 2020 This week marks National Public Works Week, a week singled out to recognize the important role public works professionals play in our communities. From infrastructure to facilities and services, the work completed by these individuals is vital to creating sustainable and resilient cities. This includes creating safe communities where quality of life and the well-being of residents …

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City Manager’s Weekly Bulletin, May 15, 2020

To: Mayor, City CouncilFrom: John J. Caulfield, City Manager Work begins Monday on Lakewood’s Veterans Drive Work begins Monday, May 18, 2020 on Veterans Drive to prepare the roadway for planned improvements. The city’s contractor Miles Resources Inc. will spend Monday bringing in its equipment. By Tuesday crews will begin removing trees. Roughly 13 trees that are 12 inches in …

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Lakewood City Council thanks its Lakewood Police Department

May 14, 2020 This week is National Police Week and the Lakewood City Council formally marked its appreciation for the members of the Lakewood Police Department with a proclamation acknowledging their continued commitment to keeping our community safe. This year especially the council extends its thanks to the men and women of the department who are facing an additional risk …

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Lakewood Landing: Opportunity for redevelopment

May 13, 2020 At its virtual study session May 11, 2020 the Lakewood City Council received an update from Economic Development Manager Becky Newton on the progress of Lakewood Landing, a redevelopment effort planned for Lakewood’s Station District. Located on Pacific Highway between its intersection with state Route 512 and Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood Landing comprises 30 acres. The city’s …

Engineering drawing of the proposed road improvements for Veterans Drive in Lakewood, WA

Work begins Monday on Lakewood’s Veterans Drive

May 12, 2020 Work begins Monday, May 18, 2020 on Veterans Drive to prepare the roadway for planned improvements. The city’s contractor Miles Resources Inc. will bring in its equipment Monday. By Tuesday crews will begin removing trees. Roughly 13 trees that are 12 inches in diameter or larger will be removed from the public right-of-way, along with a few …

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Crime in Lakewood continues downward trend

May 12, 2020 Crime in Lakewood continues to decline. At the end of the first quarter of this year crime was down another 3.8 percent. In 2019 the city’s overall crime rate dropped just over 7 percent. First quarter of 2020 showed continued declines across a number of the areas in which the Lakewood Police Department tracks crime, including declines …

Temporary regulatory speed limit reduction coming to I-5 in Lakewood

May 11, 2020 FROM WSDOT: Starting as early as Friday, May 15, 2020 travelers will notice a regulatory speed limit reduction to 50 mph along a two-mile section of Interstate 5 in Lakewood. The 50 mph speed limit will be implemented on both northbound and southbound I-5 and will be enforceable as soon as signs are installed. The speed limit …

Lakewood Police thank Western State Hospital Employees for their work during COVID-19

Lakewood Police Department thanks healthcare workers

May 8, 2020 The city thanks the many healthcare workers in our community for their continued commitment to providing care and for being on the frontline daily during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lakewood police officers showed their appreciation to Western State Hospital workers on May 7, 2020 alongside West Pierce Fire & Rescue crews. The healthcare workers at Western State work …

Lakewood Municipal Court Judge appointed to Pierce County Superior Court

May 8, 2020 From the Governor’s Office: This week Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Lakewood Municipal Court Judge Susan Adams to the Pierce County Superior Court. She replaces Judge Helen Whitener, who was recently appointed to the Washington Supreme Court. Adams was appointed to her current position at Municipal Court judge in January 2017. Before that, from 2005 to 2017, Adams …

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Parking lots at American Lake, Harry Todd parks reopen Friday

May 7, 2020 In anticipation of the warm weather expected this weekend the city of Lakewood is reopening the parking lots of American Lake and Harry Todd parks on Friday, May 8, 2020 to relieve parking pressure on the surrounding neighborhoods. These lots were previously closed to limit people gathering in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. Under …

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62nd Airlift Wing to flyover Puget Sound region Friday

May 6, 2020 FROM THE 62nd AIRLIFT WING: The 62nd Airlift Wing will salute American heroes at the forefront in the fight against COVID-19 during an Air Force Salutes morale flyover throughout Washington State’s Puget Sound region, May 8, 2020. During the event, the wing will conduct a C-17 Globemaster III two-ship formation flyover over the following healthcare facilities and …

Lakewood Municipal Court restores phone hours May 5, 2020

May 4, 2020 Effective tomorrow, the phone line for Lakewood Municipal Court will return to normal hours. Court phone lines will be answered Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The court will continue to hold in-custody hearings Monday, Wednesday and Friday, as well as …

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Completed: Fort Steilacoom Park Utility Improvements (Angle Lane North)

Project Description: As a regional park, Fort Steilacoom Park accommodates a large number of active and passive activities and events.  The combination of aging infrastructure and high volumes of use required utility and road improvements to support current and future development projects. For this project, utility improvements included updating and extending water, sanitary sewer, electric, and fiber optic utilities to current …

Completed: Kiwanis Park Playground Replacement

Project Description: The Kiwanis Club of Clover Park donated three playground structures along with concrete and finishing work.  The improvements were done by city staff and community volunteers.  Estimated Cost: $95,000 – Lakewood contribution $15 Project Status: Completed September, 2019.

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City Manager’s Bulletin, May 1, 2020

To: Mayor and members of the City CouncilFrom: John J. Caulfield, City Manager Lakewood 2020 Spring Clean Up Postponed The city’s Spring Clean Up planned for May 2-3, 2020 is postponed until a future date yet to be determined. The city postponed the event to safeguard the health and safety of its residents in light of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Stay …

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Congrats Clover Park School District

May 1, 2020 This week the Clover Park School District announced three of its schools made this year’s U.S. News & World Report high school rankings. Earning a place on this list shows CPSD’s schools are among the best in the area at providing opportunities for Lakewood students to prepare for future success. The three schools are: Harrison Preparatory School: …