Holiday closures at the City of Lakewood The City of Lakewood will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 and Wednesday Jan. 1, 2025 in observation of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. City Hall, the front lobby of the Lakewood police station and non-essential city services will close at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 and …
Dec. 19, 2024 The City of Lakewood will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 and Wednesday Jan. 1, 2025 in observation of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. City Hall, the front lobby of the Lakewood police station and non-essential city services will close at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 and New Year’s Eve, …
Thanks for coming to the Holiday Parade of Lights We saw one of the best turnouts in the history of hosting our Holiday Parade of Lights at our event last weekend. The number of parade entries grew, and so did the crowds! Thank you to everyone who joined us for this great community event. While the tree lighting didn’t go …
Dec. 11, 2024 The Winter 2024 edition of the quarterly Lakewood Connections magazine is in homes now. Inside the latest edition readers will find: Read the online version, or find a PDF linked below. Read a PDF version here.
Dec. 11, 2024 The City of Lakewood operates with four Guiding Principles: Each year the City’s leadership team recognizes employees who have gone above and beyond their daily job responsibilities to embody one or more of these four principles. The employees are announced at the city’s annual holiday recognition event at the end of the year and presented with a …
Lakewood Holiday Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting is Saturday We hope to see you this Saturday for our Holiday Parade of Lights & Christmas Tree Lighting. We’re taking over Lakewood Towne Center for this community event. Line the parade route to cheer on local Lakewood businesses, school groups and community organizations. Parade participants will proceed from Park Lodge Elementary …
Dec. 5, 2024 Last month Judge Tim Lewis joined Lakewood Municipal Court as its new judge. At its regular City Council meeting Dec. 2, 2024 the Lakewood City Council began its meeting with a ceremonial swearing-in event to welcome Lewis to the city. Lewis was sworn in by former Lakewood Municipal Court and current Pierce County Superior Court Judge Grant …
Happy Thanksgiving Lakewood This Thanksgiving weekend the City of Lakewood and its employees want to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all our residents, neighbors and friends. We are thankful and grateful to everyone who makes our community stronger. From community leaders and volunteers to business owners and those who call Lakewood home: Thank you for everything you do to make …
Diamond Designs Unlimited named November Business Showcase Diamond Designs Unlimited has been operating for 35 years, and owner Shawn Luvaas is as appreciative to be in Lakewood as we are to have him here. An active member of the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, the crew at Diamond Designs regularly contributes to the community by supporting other businesses, providing internships to …
Nov. 22, 2024 Diamond Designs Unlimited has been operating for 35 years, and owner Shawn Luvaas is as appreciative to be in Lakewood as we are to have him here. An active member of the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, the crew at Diamond Designs regularly contributes to the community by supporting other businesses, providing internships to local students, charitable donations …
Lakewood Police Department receives $10,000 grant The Lakewood Police Department is the recipient of a $10,000 grant awarded by the Gesa Community Foundation through its Gesa Credit Union’s Local Heroes Grant Award program. The department will use the money to create a dedicated space for peer support and a wellness/relaxation room. Some of the award will also be used to …
Nov. 13, 2024 The Lakewood Police Department is the recipient of a $10,000 grant awarded by the Gesa Community Foundation through its Gesa Credit Union’s Local Heroes Grant Award program. The department will use the money to create a dedicated space for peer support and a wellness/relaxation room. Some of the award will also be used to update outdated gym …
Honoring our veterans From City Manager John Caulfield: As we approach Veterans Day, I want to take a moment to honor and recognize the dedication, sacrifice, and bravery of our Veterans. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the courage shown by those who have served our great nation, including many of our co-workers here at the City of …
Oct. 25, 2024 Information was recently shared via social media about the city’s plans for Interlaaken Drive. Concerns were raised about tree removal and lack of public information. These concerns were understandably heightened by markings on selected trees, giving some the impression the trees would be cut soon. Below is the correct information about what is planned, to make sure …
Oct. 23, 2024 Crime is down across the City of Lakewood, according to a summary of third quarter crime data collected and analyzed by the Lakewood Police Department. Lakewood Police Chief Patrick D. Smith reported the most recent year-over-year statistics to the Lakewood City Council at its Oct. 21, 2024 regular meeting. Overall, calls for service to the department are …
Mayor Whalen’s Community Coffeehouse is Oct. 22 Join Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen at his next Community Coffeehouse, Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. at The Pavilion. Come to meet the city’s new Planning and Public Works director Jeff Rimack and assistant director Angie Sliva. The pair will provide an update on the consolidation of the city’s planning and public works …
Lakewood budget season kicks off Monday Review and adoption of the city budget is one of the Lakewood City Council’s most important policy roles. The City Council begins its review of the proposed 2025-2026 Biennial Budget at its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 7. This will be followed by two special meetings on Oct. 9 and 16 to hear department-specific budgets. …
Sept. 27, 2024 At its meeting Monday the Lakewood City Council directed the city move forward with a pilot project to improve public access to Lake Steilacoom by developing a “street end” at Westlake Avenue SW. The direction came after discussion and review of recommendations from the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The advisory board previously reviewed the city’s …