June 16, 2023 Join the Lakewood Arts Commission for a first-of-its-kind event in Lakewood: A Community Drum Circle. This interactive event is meant for people of all ages and abilities. Have a drum? Bring it! Need a drum? There will be some available. Don’t feel like playing? That’s OK too, come enjoy the beat. Check out this fun event Tuesday, …
First quarter police report. Lakewood Police Chief Patrick D. Smith reported on the first quarter police statistics. Calls for service increased 3.6% in the first three months of 2023 compared to the final three months of 2022. Year-to-date calls for police increased 7.5%. Arrests increased 10.5% compared to the first quarter of 2022. The percentage of drivers eluding police increased …
June 14, 2023 Come meet new Lakewood Police Chief Patrick D. Smith at Mayor Whalen’s Community Coffeehouse event, Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 6 p.m. Chief Smith joined the city in March 2023. Previously he served as Police Chief in Birmingham, Alabama and before that was a longtime member of the Los Angeles Police Department, serving in various command capacities …
May 25, 2023 Apples, asparagus, bok choy, bouquets, cherries, chocolates, decorations, desserts, eggplants, elephant ears, food trucks, free parking…the Lakewood Farmers Market has it all! Opening day is Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Fort Steilacoom Park with activities for the whole family. Listen to live music from MaureseItsonJazz from 2-4 p.m., and InCameoBand from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Get your face painted, …
H-Barn restoration project gets big boost Partners for Parks announced this week it received a $1 million project grant from the Names Family Foundation in support of its H-Barn restoration project at Fort Steilacoom Park. The H-Barn Project is an innovative public-private partnership between the city of Lakewood and Partners for Parks, a 501c3 nonprofit organization committed to …
May 15, 2023 The Fort Steilacoom Park off-leash dog park will close Wednesday and Thursday (May 17-18) for the city’s operations and maintenance crews to perform annual maintenance. This includes mowing the 22-acre site, spraying noxious weeds and preparing it for the upcoming dry summer season to reduce fire hazard risks. Part of the noxious weeds that will be sprayed …
Who’s ready to fish? The lake is stocked, the poles are rigged – all we need is you! Thanks to everyone who signed up for our Kids Fishing event. All time slots are full. We can’t wait to see your smiling faces on the shores of American Lake for this family friendly event. The first session begins at 8 a.m.; …
April 24, 2023 We had another successful Parks Appreciation Day over the weekend thanks to the outstanding roughly 150 volunteers that stepped up to help. Cleanup efforts focused on five sites: In total, 100 cubic yards of play chips were spread around play equipment. These chips provide safety around our playgrounds to lessen the impact if children fall. Volunteers spread …
April 19, 2023 Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen signed a letter this week joining mayors of 27 other cities across the state urging legislators in the state House to make changes to proposed legislation around controlled substances. In a statement, Whalen said: “This legislative session city leaders from across the state – including myself and my colleagues in Lakewood – have …
Spring Community Cleanup dates set This weekend is your last weekend to gather up your unwanted items to dispose of for free at our Spring Community Cleanup. Bring your unwanted items to the Lakewood Transfer Station Saturday and Sunday, April 15 and 16, 2023 between 8 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. The city partners with refuse provider LeMay to offer this …
Spring Community Cleanup dates set The city’s spring community cleanup is two weeks away. Bring your unwanted items to the Lakewood Transfer Station Saturday and Sunday, April 15 and 16 between 8 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. for free. The city partners with refuse provider LeMay to offer this service free to Lakewood residents. Proof of Lakewood residency required for admittance. …
March 21, 2023 The Lakewood City Council adopted two ordinances Monday night meant to give Lakewood police more authority to respond to criminal acts in public spaces. This includes making it a gross misdemeanor to use illegal drugs in public places, and making it illegal to “camp” in public spaces. Council adopted both pieces of legislation unanimously. “The goal is …
March 14, 2023 Lakewood native Trestin Lauricella was selected Monday by the Lakewood City Council to fill the Position 6 vacancy. He will hold the position until the November general election. That is when voters will decide who will assume the office for a new term. The position was vacated when Linda Farmer was elected Pierce County Auditor, requiring her …
March 10, 2023 The Lakewood Youth Council held its second roundtable event of the school year this week at Harrison Preparatory School. The topic was climate change. Youth Council members were joined by peers. They discussed climate change and what they can do to raise awareness about its negative impact on our community. The discussion was facilitated by Pierce County. …
March 8, 2023 There was much to celebrate at the Lakewood City Council March 6, 2023 regular meeting. Council started its meeting with the return of its Business Showcase program. The program features local businesses and celebrates their accomplishments. The March 2023 recipient was Bite Me! Inc. Owner Deb Tuggle was there to receive the recognition and share a little …
March 8, 2023 The Lakewood City Council is excited to announce the return of the city’s Business Showcase program. The Business Showcase celebrates local companies by sharing the stories of local Lakewood entrepreneurs and business owners within the community. At its March 6, 2023 regular meeting, Council honored Bite Me! Inc. as its March 2023 showcase. Owner Deb Tuggle was …
March 3, 2023 Meet local artist Jose Orantes Monday, March 6, 2023. The city of Lakewood’s Arts Commission is hosting an artist reception to celebrate local artists. Orantes is the featured artist. The reception runs 5:30-7 p.m. at Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main Street SW. Orantes will be there to discuss his work and share the stories behind his paintings. …
Lakewood Tree Code update Changes to the city’s tree code took effect this week. The changes were made to protect significant trees within the city and to help achieve the City Council’s goal to increase overall tree canopy within the city to 40% by 2050. These changes mean that you may now need a permit to remove a tree from …