Bring your trash and junk to the fall Community Cleanup on Nov. 6 & 7 – a 5-minute unloading limit will move the line faster. Lakewood will join the purchase of the Comfort Inn on Hosmer to expand emergency shelter space. Steilacoom Blvd. will close for three months beginning Nov. 1 as Pierce County repairs a sewer main. Gravelly Lake …
Steilacoom Boulevard will endure a lengthy closure for sewer repairs soon. A holiday drive-through light parade is coming up on Dec. 11, and a community cleanup on Nov. 6 & 7. If you’re behind on bills, assistance is available. Pierce County wants residents to participate in a survey about the future of work & the effects of COVID-19 on commuting. …
Truck & Tractor Day will be celebrated tomorrow. Construction on Gravelly Lake Drive is on schedule – commuters should expect a few new detours in November. Pierce County is preparing for a big repair in November on the sewer that collapsed this summer. City Council signed proclamations to acknowledge Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, and Healthcare Heroes Month …
It’s autumn in Lakewood. The air is cool and crisp, and our sunny days are starting to give way to drizzles and showers. The City celebrated its 25th Anniversary last weekend on a perfect day – the event honored Lakewood’s global culture and our shared history. We also had some controversy – the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board received an …
Sign Up for Weekly Headlines about Lakewood Lakewood’s 25th Anniversary Celebration to Be Held Saturday Visitors will enjoy live music, cultural performances, food & drink, art, history, and more. The City of Lakewood’s 25th Anniversary will be commemorated with a street festival in Colonial Plaza this Saturday, Sept. 25 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Cultural performances will represent Thailand, Mexico, …
Stormy Forecast Disrupts Weekend Events Farmers Market canceled and 25th Anniversary Celebration postponed. Incoming stormy weather has disrupted plans for several weekend events in Lakewood. Clover Park School District has announced the cancellation of the Fort Steilacoom Invitational cross country event. The City of Lakewood has decided to cancel its Friday Farmers Market. The 25th Anniversary street festival scheduled for …
Celebrate the City of Lakewood’s 25th Anniversary on September 18 Our “Silver Anniversary” celebration will be held at Colonial Plaza City staff are excited to celebrate Lakewood’s 25th Anniversary with you next Saturday, Sept. 18. International performances will celebrate Native American, Russian, Indian, West African, Mexican, Chamorro, Korean, Carribbean, and Samoan heritage. Kettle corn, BBQ, poke bowls, cotton candy, shaved …
Attention, Class! School is Back in Session in Lakewood Students have returned to classrooms and school buses have returned to the roads – drive safe! Clover Park School District welcomed students back to classrooms this week. The return to in-person education has been long-awaited. Masks are required by all students and staff per state law. Drivers will encounter students and …
Western State Hospital Community Engagement Events Scheduled DSHS events will review the proposal to build a new 350-bed forensic hospital on the Western State Hospital campus. DSHS will host two events to discuss proposed changes to Western State Hospital. An in-person event will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 31 at Custer Elementary School and a virtual event will be held …
Open House to Discuss Western State Hospital Scheduled for Aug. 31 The event will be held in-person at Custer Elementary on Aug. 31 at 5:30 p.m. DSHS will host an open house event at Custer Elementary on Aug. 31 to discuss the proposed construction of a 350-bed forensic hospital on the Western State Hospital campus in Lakewood. DSHS experts will …
Heat & Smoke Hazards Ongoing; Expected to Diminish Over Weekend High temperatures and reduced air quality may affect sensitive groups. There exists a dual hazard of heat and poor air quality in the region today. Pierce County Library locations remain open as cooling centers, and Pierce Transit offers free rides to cooling centers during heat emergencies. Sensitive groups should consider limiting outdoor activity during …
To: Mayor, City CouncilFrom: John J. Caulfield, City Manager Selden family receives 2020 Larry Sanders Award At the virtual Lakewood City Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan 19, Sally Saunders and Mayor Don Anderson presented the Larry Saunders Service Award for 2020 to the Selden Family of Lakewood. This award partners Lakewood Community Foundation Fund with the City of Lakewood to …
To: Mayor, City CouncilFrom: John J. Caulfield, City Manager Watch the virtual 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. CommUNITY Celebration Please enjoy the pre-recorded event featuring messages from students and community leaders, performances by Vanessa Emanuel and the Clover Park High School Choir, and a keynote by L. Denice Randle, Executive Director of Peace Community Center. This year, the …
To: Mayor, City CouncilFrom: John J. Caulfield, City Manager Train Testing on Point Defiance Bypass Route to occur Jan. 16-17 On January 16-17, Sound Transit in partnership with WSDOT and Amtrak, will run trains on the Point Defiance Bypass for railroad signal testing. Trains will run from Tacoma Dome station to the Nisqually Junction. Testing will take place from 8 …
To: Mayor, City CouncilFrom: John J. Caulfield, City Manager How the City used its CARES Act funds from the state In 2020, the City of Lakewood received a total of $2.685 million dollars in CARES Act funds through the state of Washington. These funds were used for COVID-19 related expenses incurred between March 1, 2020 and November 30, 2020 by …
To: Mayor, City CouncilFrom: John J. Caulfield, City Manager City looking for candidates to fill anticipated Lakewood City Council vacancy It is anticipated that there will be a vacancy on the Lakewood City Council (Position 5) on December 31, 2020 when Councilmember John Simpson’s resignation becomes effective. Pursuant to RCW 42.12.070 the City Council will have 90 days to appoint …
To: Mayor, City CouncilFrom: John J. Caulfield, City Manager City Council met with Lakewood’s state legislators to review legislative priorities On Wednesday 2, 2020, the Lakewood City Council held a special meeting with Lakewood’s state legislators. Present at this meeting were Senator Steve Conway (29th District), Representative Mari Leavitt (28th), Representative Steve Kirby (29th), and Representative-elect Dan Bronoske (28th). At …
To: Mayor, City CouncilFrom: John J. Caulfield, City Manager Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving safely COVID-19 cases in Washington state, as well as around the United States, have rapidly increased over the past few weeks. In fact, more than one million COVID-19 cases were reported in the United States over the last 7 days. We want everyone to stay safe this Thanksgiving. …