Nisqually Tribe holds Chief Leschi Memorial Walk This morning (Friday) the Nisqually Tribe will lead a Memorial Walk in Lakewood to honor Chief Leschi. The walk is held on his birthday, a day with special meaning for the Tribe. The walk will begin from Oakbrook Plaza at a historical stone marker that acknowledges the hanging of Leschi in 1858 not …
Lakewood Heroes: MLK Video series Every year, the city of Lakewood remembers the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who advocated for justice and equality. This year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. As we celebrate the holiday, we honor the theme: Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve. Through a series of …
Happy (early) New Year Lakewood Another year has gone and we’re ready to say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023. Thank you to all who came out this year to help us celebrate the return of in-person events, those who provided public comment and testimony over the course of the year at our City Council meetings and provided feedback …
As we head into the holiday weekend, we extend a heartfelt Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to our community. We are grateful for the residents and businesses that call Lakewood home, and all of our community partners that help make Lakewood one of the best cities in the South Sound. Merry Christmas!
Thank you, veterans Today is Veterans Day and the city of Lakewood extends its heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all veterans who served our country and sacrificed for our freedom. At its meeting this week the Lakewood City Council honored our local veterans with the reading of a proclamation and a small ceremony that included the Lakes High School Choir …
Council Corner: No City Council meeting Monday There is no Lakewood City Council meeting Monday due to it being a fifth Monday of the month. Typically, the City Council meets four times a month: The first and third Mondays for regular meetings and second and fourth Mondays for study sessions. The next regular meeting is Monday, Nov. 7 at 7 …
FAB Fest is here! The Film, Art, Book (FAB) Fest kicked off today and runs through the weekend at the McGavick Center at Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Boulevard SW. Did you miss our Reel Life 96 short film contest earlier this year? You can check out these locally produced, five minute films at the event. All 18 entries …
Lakewood Council Corner: Sept. 26, 2022 The Lakewood City Council began its Sept. 26, 2022 study session with a review of proposed updates to the city’s tree preservation code. Twelve “Key Issues” were outlined for Council. These included recommendations from the city’s ad hoc tree committee and Planning Commission. Council used the study session to provide direction to the city’s …
Lakewood Council Corner: Sept. 19, 2022 The Lakewood City Council began its regular meeting Sept. 19, 2022 with two recognitions. A proclamation read by Councilmember Mike Brandstetter recognizing Sept. 25 through Oct. 1, 2022 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Week and a proclamation read by Mayor Jason Whalen recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. Read the Childhood Cancer …
Summer Edition of Connections Magazine Delivered Another edition of Lakewood’s seasonal magazine should have hit your doorstep this week. The magazine is mailed quarterly to every Lakewood residence. In this edition, we preview the City’s jam-packed calendar of exciting summer events. SummerFest returns to Fort Steilacoom Park on Saturday, July 23. Four ‘Saturday Street Festivals’ will be held at Colonial …
Monday, May 30 is Memorial Day Memorial Day is our opportunity to reflect on the sacrifice of fallen American soldiers. To honor the occasion, the Clover Park School District has a 14-year tradition of staking markers in the front lawn of Clover Park High School in the style of the Arlington National Cemetary. Each of the 7,000 markers honors an …
Three Exciting Local Events to Occur Saturday Students will gather for a fun and inspiring Youth Summit, JBLM is hosting a public Armed Forces Day celebration, and the City will host “Dancing in the Streets” at Colonial Plaza in the evening. Lakewood Youth Summit JBLM Armed Forces Day Dancing in the Streets Youth Summit OThe last few years of school …
Lakewood to Celebrate “Dancing In The Streets” on May 21 Lakewood to host four Saturday Street Festivals in Colonial Plaza throughout the summer. Lakewood’s series of summertime Saturday Street Festivals kicks off on May 21. Four exciting events are scheduled, beginning with “Dancing In The Streets” on the 21st. Saturday Street Festival: Dancing in the StreetsSaturday, May 21, 20224:00 to 8:30 p.m.6114 …
City Planning To Commemorate Chief Leschi, Tribal History at Fort Steilacoom Park Members of the Nisqually Indian Tribe visited Lakewood to tour the park and discuss ideas with City staff. The City of Lakewood and Nisqually Indian Tribe are working together to incorporate tribal history into Lakewood parks, especially the story of Chief Leschi. 1854, tribal leaders were forced to …
Volunteer to Help Plan Library Facilities in Lakewood & Tillicum Lakewood’s libraries require repair or replacement – join an advisory board to help the Library System decide what to do. Lakewood’s two library branches are in declining physical condition. The City and Library System are forming an advisory committee to inform facility planning. Residents may apply to join the committee by …
City Hosts Open House to Discuss Clover Creek Floodplain with Residents There is a 1% annual risk of flooding that may damage property and infrastructure in Lakewood New data shows a greater risk of flooding in the Springbrook and Hillside neighborhoods, and across I-5. A 100-year flood has a 1% chance to occur in any given year. A stakeholder group …
Bring Trash & Junk for Free Disposal This Weekend New rules including a dumping time limit promise to keep the line moving swiftly Bring your trash, junk, and recyclables to the Spring Community Cleanup this weekend. A new five-minute dumping time limit will be observed to keep the line moving. Please review the rules before planning your trip. 3869 94th …
Lakewood & Nisqually Tribe Discuss Cooperative Park Projects Landmarks, signage, and art would recognize Chief Leschi, last chief of the Nisquallies City of Lakewood Parks staff met with the Nisqually Indian Tribe last week to discuss commemorating the story of Chief Leschi at Fort Steilacoom Park. Lakewood stands upon lands ceded by the Nisqually Tribe and other tribes in the …