April 3, 2020 Gov. Jay Inslee visited the Lakewood warehouse of Nourish Pierce County Friday morning to talk with its Executive Director Sue Potter, and to personally thank the Washington National Guard members working to separate food and repackage it for distribution to food banks across Pierce County. Mayor Don Anderson and Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier joined the governor …
April 1, 2020 Mayor Don Anderson asks residents to stay home to limit the spread of COVID-19 and for those who can, to help support our food banks that are overwhelmed with need right now. Anderson also asked people to consider purchasing to-go meals from our Lakewood restaurants to help our local businesses and their employees, and extended his thanks …
March 30, 2020 Since Gov. Jay Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order took effect last week, there has been some confusion around what businesses are essential and what ones should close. A full list is available on the state website here. Businesses are asked to review the list and then determine whether they fall into the essential or non-essential category. …
March 30, 2020 The city of Lakewood was recently recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada with an award for outstanding achievement for its FY 2018 Popular Annual Financial Report. The city began publishing the report in FY 2016 and received this recognition for its 2016 and 2017 reports. The most recent recognition marks …
March 30, 2020 By now Lakewood residents should have received an invitation via the mail to complete the 2020 U.S. Census. This invitation included a personalized identification number to be entered online to complete the census using your computer or phone. If you have not completed your questionnaire yet, please do so by April 1, 2020. You can complete the …
March 25, 2020 On Wednesday, March 25, 2020 the city’s contractor HAB Aquatic Solutions completed its first application of aluminum sulfate and the pH buffering agent sodium aluminate to Waughop Lake in Fort Steilacoom Park. Crews performed the work under a state Department of Ecology permit. The alum treatment was applied to limit excess phosphorus in the lake. There are …
March 24, 2020 Información en Español Information in Hangul (Korean) Governor Jay Inslee issued a Stay Home, Stay Healthy order March 23, 2020 directing all Washingtonians to remain home for the next two weeks, except for visiting essential services like healthcare, grocery stories and pharmacies and getting gas. The stay home order bans all gatherings effective immediately. The city of …
March 23, 2020 Effective today the city of Lakewood has closed its parks, playgrounds, dog park, restrooms, shelters and sports fields until further notice in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is recommending people get physical activity, which is important for health and well-being, especially during stressful times like these. The city also …
March 20, 2020 Out of an abundance of caution and under the guidance of practicing social distancing to limit the spread of COVID-19, the Lakewood City Council’s March 23, 2020 study session is canceled. In addition, a number of upcoming city advisory board and commission meetings are canceled. They include: Landmarks and Heritage Advisory Board meeting of March 26, 2020. …
March 20, 2020 FROM WSDOT: Travelers who use the Interstate 5 and Thorne Lane interchange headed to Camp Murray or Tillicum need to plan extra time into their trips. At 8 a.m. Monday, March 16, construction crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation building the new I-5/Thorne Lane interchange closed a one-block section of Union Avenue between Spruce …
March 20, 2020 The city is excited to announce that the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County recently named Colonial Plaza as one of its Excellent 10 projects. The announcement was made during the EDB’s annual meeting on March 5, 2020 at the Tacoma Convention Center. Colonial Plaza was recognized because of its public space elements and its function as …
March 20, 2020 The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the city of Lakewood for its fiscal year 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The city previously received this recognition for its 2013 thru 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports. This award is the highest form of …
March 20, 2020 Effective March 20, 2020 the city of Lakewood closed its lobby areas at City Hall, the Lakewood police station and Lakewood Municipal Court. The Lakewood Senior Activity Center previously closed March 17, and the building (which is owned by Pierce County) was closed to the public shortly after. City operations are still functioning and the Lakewood Municipal …
March 19, 2020 The city has created a section of its website dedicated to COVID-19-related news. The page includes the latest news out of the city around its response to COVID-19 and what it is doing to limit and prevent the spread of the virus. It also includes links to resources for residents to learn more about public health directives …
March 17, 2020 Effective Tuesday, March 17 the front counter of Lakewood Municipal Court is closed until further notice out of an abundance of caution and in response to social distancing guidance issued by public health officials. Judge Susan Adams has issued three administrative orders that affect some aspects of the court. The orders respond to the ever-evolving situation around …
March 17, 2020 Effective today, March 17 at noon all public-facing counters in Lakewood City Hall, Lakewood Municipal Court and the Lakewood police station are closed to the public. This decision was made in accordance with public health recommendations around social distancing to limit and prevent the spread of COVID-19. City business will continue to operate and buildings will remain …
In 2015 Jay and Kay Lim moved to Washington from Chicago after Jay was stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The couple quickly began exploring their new home. That included discovering the local food scene in Lakewood. “This was the first restaurant we visited when we moved here,” Kay said from a high-backed booth at Cham Garden, a Korean barbecue restaurant …
March 16, 2020 On Monday, March 16, 2020 Lakewood City Manager John J. Caulfield proclaimed a state of emergency in the city of Lakewood in response to COVID-19. The Lakewood City Council ratified the declaration at its meeting the same evening. The declaration is a proactive move on behalf of the city, which has currently seen minimal disruptions to its …