Jingle Bell 5k/1-mile Kid’s run is Saturday The City of Lakewood Jingle Bell 5k is back and better than ever! The city partnered with the Lakes Cross Country Boosters Club to return the Jingle Bell 5k run/walk & 1-mile Kid’s Run to Fort Steilacoom Park. Haven’t registered yet? It’s OK there’s still time! Register before Saturday and save. Or register …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Celebrate the holidays Saturday in Lakewood Join us this Saturday (Dec. 9) to celebrate the holidays in Lakewood at our annual Holiday Parade of Lights, followed by a countdown to a lighting of the Lakewood Christmas Tree. The parade starts at 4:30 p.m. Arrive at Lakewood City Hall early to line the parade route and check out the festivities. We’ll …
Lakewood Holiday Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting is next Saturday Join us Saturday, Dec. 9 to celebrate the holidays with our annual Holiday Parade of Lights, followed by a countdown to lighting the Lakewood Christmas Tree. The parade starts at 4:30 p.m. Arrive at Lakewood City Hall early to line the parade route and check out the festivities. We’ll …
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 …
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 …
What is Lakewood doing to address public safety concerns? This summer, Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen and City Manager John Caulfield convened a meeting of Pierce County mayors and city administrators to address the pressing issue of public safety in the region. At the meeting it was agreed the alarming increases in crime experienced across the state has a negative impact …
Nov. 17, 2023 The City of Lakewood and the Lakes Cross Country Boosters Club partnered to return the Jingle Bell 5k run/walk & 1-mile Kid’s Run to Fort Steilacoom Park. Join us for this family-friendly fun run on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. Strollers, well-behaved dogs on leashes and participants of all ages are welcome. Wear your best holiday outfit – …
Nov. 16, 2023 On Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, the City of Lakewood hosted an in-person and virtual open house on its Comprehensive Plan 2024 Periodic Update. The focus of the open house was to share information with the public about changes to housing laws mandated by the state and what that means for Lakewood to accommodate more high-density housing types. …
Nov. 14, 2026 South Sound Military & Communities Partnership program director Bill Adamson was recently recognized for his outstanding achievements. The Association of Defense Communities named Adamson a “Defense Community Champion.” He is one of 16 people from across the United States to receive this honorable recognition. He is the only recipient from Washington State. Adamson was presented the recognition …
Nov. 13, 2023 The City of Lakewood is excited to announce it is now offering multi-week sessions of its #LoveLakewood Yoga programming. Each session is four or five weeks. These sessions replace existing one-time classes. The first session kicks off Monday. Nov. 13, 2023. Class schedule through the end of 2023 is: Mondays 4:30 p.m. Gentle Yoga ($25 register) 6 …
Nov. 13, 2023 This summer, Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen and City Manager John Caulfield convened a meeting of Pierce County mayors and city administrators to address the pressing issue of public safety in the region. At the meeting it was agreed the alarming increases in crime experienced across the state has a negative impact in all our communities. It has …
Honoring veterans this weekend A note from City Manager John Caulfield: Monday evening, the Lakewood City Council issued a proclamation proclaiming Nov. 11, 2023 as Veterans Day and the month of November 2023 as Veterans Appreciation Month. As we approach Veterans Day, I want to take a moment to honor and recognize the significance of this day and extend our …