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 …
Road closures planned for Ardmore, Whitman and 93rd The road project that added sidewalks, streetlights, curbs, gutter and other improvements to Ardmore Drive, Whitman Avenue and 93rd Street has been quiet the last few months while the city waited for a new traffic signal bridge to arrive. The bridge is here, and the city’s contractor is prepared to install it …
Oct. 11, 2024 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 Silva. The pair will provide an update on the consolidation of the city’s planning and public works departments and anticipated efficiencies. …
Oct. 4, 2024 Bring trash, junk and recyclables to the Lakewood Transfer Station for the city’s Fall Community Cleanup Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9-10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (last vehicle admitted at 1:45 p.m.). The Lakewood Transfer Station is located at 3869 94th St SW, Lakewood. This event is for Lakewood residents only; a utility bill or ID …
Oct. 4, 2024 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. A public hearing …
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. …
Moving forward to develop Lakewood’s ‘street ends’ 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 …
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 …
Sept. 24, 2024 The Fall 2024 edition of the Lakewood Connections Magazine arrived in mailboxes this week and is online. The most recent issue of the City of Lakewood’s quarterly magazine shares with residents and business owners the latest new from the city. Inside find information about: Read online or check your mailbox and enjoy!
Sept. 23, 2024 Fall is here and it’s time to return to your wellness routine. The City of Lakewood offers recreation programming focused on wellness and overall well-being. Registration is now open for the following: Sound Healing Bath Sept. 29 Join yoga instructor Patrea as she leads you through 60 minutes of sound healing and yin postures in this wellness-focused …
Sept. 21, 2024 The final paving of Hipkins Road was completed this week and the city’s contractor was scheduled to reopen the road to through traffic Friday evening (Sept. 20, 2024). The city thanks the community and neighbors for their patience while this important road improvement project was completed. It was a disruption to many in our city who use …
Sept. 20, 2024 The request to vacate 100th Street SW, a “street end” in Lakewood, increased public awareness and interest in the numerous streets in Lakewood that end at the city’s various lakes. “Street ends” are designated public right-of-way (ROW) located throughout the city. These ends border four lakes, including American Lake, Gravelly Lake, Lake Louise and Lake Steilacoom. The …
Sept. 20, 2024 The City of Lakewood received significant modifications to an application submitted in February 2024 that proposes adding market rate housing to Lakewood Towne Center in the parking lot area adjacent to the Barnes and Noble building. The new project scope includes a total of 311 market rate housing units. These are composed of: The project proposes 40,132-square-feet …
Sept. 18, 2023 The Lakewood City Council denied a request to vacate a portion of 100th Street SW at its Sept. 16, 2024 regular meeting. The adjoining property owners requested the vacation. The property is publicly owned by the city. It runs from 100th Street into Lake Steilacoom. The property is described on page 20 of a 2023 street ends …
See you Saturday at the Fiesta! Fiesta de la Familia is taking over Fort Steilacoom Park Saturday from 12-6 p.m. Head to the park to enjoy a day filled with rich cultural traditions from different countries representing and celebrating Hispanic heritage. There will be live performances on the Pavilion stage, an opportunity to learn traditional dances, and free activities for …
Sept. 6, 2024 The City of Lakewood is partnering with Pierce Conservation District to host monthly volunteer work parties to help remove invasive species from around Waughop Lake in Fort Steilacoom Park. The work parties will typically be held the second Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. View the event on the PCD website calendar. The …
Sept. 6, 2024 Burs has been a staple in Lakewood since the 1950s. For nearly 70 years, the welcoming staff at Burs has served comfort food to Lakewood residents in the morning and provided a space to meet their friends after work at night. Throughout this time, ownership of the restaurant has changed twice but the spirit of the restaurant, …
Holiday closures Lakewood City Hall and the front lobby of the Lakewood police station will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 in observation of the Labor Day holiday. Regular operations resume Tuesday, Sept. 3. The Lakewood City Council meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. Despite the police station front lobby closure, Lakewood police officers will be on regular patrols …