Wards Lake Park is a beautiful natural reserve in northeastern Lakewood. It is home to historic oak groves, natural habitats, a scenic lake, walking trails, and more. It could also benefit from improvements. Visibility is poor in some areas of the park. These become prone to garbage dumping or camping. The entrance to the park is inconspicuous; many locals may …
Students in grades 9 through 12 are invited to Lakewood’s Youth Summit. The event will gather young leaders to discuss stress, mental health, finances, and career advancement. 2022 Youth SummitSaturday, May 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Harrison Preparatory School9103 Lakewood Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499Register Here Students will enjoy free lunch, art & sports activities, video games, and music by …
The City of Lakewood hosted an open house to discuss new floodplain maps on Tuesday, April 12. New data shows a greater risk of flooding in the Springbrook and Hillside neighborhoods, and across I-5. In the event of a “100-year flood”, several feet of water may inundate homes, businesses, and roads in the floodplain. A 100-year flood has a 1% …
Agenda Packet Video Recording Pierce Transit plans to expand Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Proposed BRT routes would better connect Lakewood to downtown Tacoma, Tacoma Mall, and South Hill Mall. Proposed route enhancements would improve transit access in the Tillicum and Springbrook neighborhoods. Pierce Transit is researching electrification with the goal of running a zero-emissions bus network. Judge Lisa Mansfield presented …
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 …
The Planning Commission will consider Comprehensive Plan amendments this spring. There are seven proposed amendments: Redesignate and rezone parcel near St. Clare Hospital from Public Institutional (PI) to Open Space & Recreation 1 (OSR1). The parcel hosts a grove of Garry Oaks. Update Tillicum 2011 Neighborhood Plan and Tillicum Center of Local Importance (CoLI) Update of Housing Chapter and related …
Many Lakewood households are eligible for free or discounted internet service. Qualifying households may receive a monthly discount through an FCC program. Some low-cost internet plans are free after the discount. The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) discounts internet service by up to $30 per month. The program also discounts a computer or tablet by up to $100. To apply …
Agenda Packet Video Recording The City Council commemorated the 54th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act with a proclamation. Passed in 1968, the law is the foundation for many anti-discrimination protections. The proclamation was received by Sean Martin, CEO of the Pierce County Realtors’ Association. Executive Director Deborah Grady and Board Chair Julie Door presented an overview of South Sound …
LPD responding to increases in property crime, evasions, and accidents Lakewood, Wash. – Chief Mike Zaro presented the Lakewood Police Department’s 2021 Annual Report to the Lakewood City Council on Monday, March 28. LPD experienced a series of challenges in 2021. The department lost 20% of its personnel to a wave of retirements. New legislation often inhibited officers from detaining suspects …
Video Recording Agenda Packet The meeting began with a review of proposed improvements to the Fort Steilacoom Park baseball fields by Parks & Recreation Director Mary Dodsworth. The largest field would host the Pierce College Raiders baseball program, regional tournaments, and public play. In the original proposal, $3.2 million in improvements would be half-funded by Pierce College and half-funded by …
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 …
Pierce County Sheriff’s Deputy Dom Calata was shot during a SWAT operation on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. He died on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Sergeant Rich Scaniffe was also shot during the incident. He is now home from the hospital, but faces a long journey towards recovery. The public may support these deputies, their families, and their communities in several …
Lakewood diverges from state, national averages in many areas The United States Census Bureau has published data from the 2020 American Community Survey (ACS). By the Census Bureau’s latest estimates, Lakewood has a population of 63,612 residents. Lakewood is one of just 15 Washington cities with a majority population of people of color; 51.9% of Lakewood’s population is BIPOC. Key …
Video Recording Agenda Packet The meeting began with a proclamation to recognize March as Women’s History Month. Councilmember Linda Farmer read the proclamation with Liupapa Laulu, a senior from Clover Park High School. “We have ten daughters collectively as a council, and believe me when I say that we hope they all have the opportunity to become leaders and thrive.”– …
City Council issued a proclamation recognizing March as Women’s History Month. The proclamation was accepted by Liupapa Laulu, a senior at Clover Park High School. “We have ten daughters collectively as a council, and believe me when I say that we hope they all have the opportunity to become leaders and thrive.”– Mayor Jason Whalen Share Your Own Piece of …
Anderson’s election is additional evidence of his and the City’s support for military families Lakewood City Councilmember Don Anderson has been elected to the board of the Association of Defense Communities (ADC). Military families depend on their communities for quality housing, schooling, health care, and other services, and ADC works to help defense communities meet those needs. Defense communities are …
Over 30 teams participated by submitting a five-minute film produced in just 96 hours. Lakewood’s first short film contest featured more than 30 fantastic films made by creators of all ages and levels of experience. “Reel Life ’96” was a spectacular success. “Trying something new is hard, but success sure is sweet. Reel Life ’96 was Lakewood’s first-ever short film …
The Story of Chief Leschi Chief Leschi was the last chief of the Nisquallies. In 1854, tribal leaders were forced to sign the Medicine Creek Treaty, ceding ancestral lands to the federal government. The Washington Territory was just a year old, and bloody skirmishes between the United States military and natives had cost many lives. Territorial Governor Isaac Stevens, already …