South Sound 911’s new Emergency Health Profile system provides emergency dispatchers with potentially life-saving information the moment an emergency call arrives. When citizens with an Emergency Health Profile call 911, dispatchers may quickly communicate medical conditions, allergies, and other relevant information to first responders. To sign up, citizens may create a profile on the South Sound 911 website or may …
The meeting began with a swearing-in ceremony for Councilmember Patti Belle. Belle was appointed in February after the departure of John Simpson, then was elected in November to serve a full four-year term. Deputy City Manager Tho Kraus reviewed the City’s third-quarter financial report. The City’s ending fund balance is the highest since 2007 due to a combination of conservative …
Celebrate the Holidays at Lakewood’s Drive-Through Light Parade on Dec. 11 Pack the family into the car, bring some hot cocoa, and play your favorite Christmas music as you tour our Drive-Through Light Parade on Saturday at Fort Steilacoom Park. The event will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. There is no cost to attend. Light displays built by …
Lakewood small businesses have had to adapt, then adapt some more, as COVID-19 drags on. The latest challenge is the cost and availability of critical supplies as supply chain woes continue. The supply chain slowdown is a global issue, but it still has acute effects on businesses here in Lakewood. Haley Blanding owns Naked Face Cosmetic Spa, a business in …
At the conclusion of the Lakewood City Council meeting on Monday, Dec. 6, Mayor Don Anderson announced that he will not seek reelection in January. Anderson will continue to serve out the remaining two years of his term as a member of the Lakewood City Council. On a Monday night almost exactly 50 years ago (fall of 1971), I was …
The council kicked off the holiday season with a virtual tree lighting video. The Warriors of Change program, Youth Council, and Clover Park School District each briefed the council. The City authorized the purchase of a property in the JBLM North Clear Zone. The Department of Defense is expanding the buffer around McChord Field runways, and Lakewood is helping current …
City Council and Nisqually Tribal Council hold Joint Meeting The Lakewood City Council and the Nisqually Tribal Council convened a joint meeting on Monday, Nov. 30 to discuss landmarks, history, and environmental issues. Several landmarks are planned for Fort Steilacoom Park to commemorate native culture and history. The Tribe and the City are both concerned for the future of I-5 …
The City of Lakewood is accepting applications from organizations to use American Rescue Plan Act funds to address economic effects of the pandemic. The first round of applications opens Dec. 1, 2021 and closes Jan. 15, 2022. If more funding is available, another round of applications will open. The City will host a Zoom webinar on Monday, Dec. 6th to …
The Lakewood City Council and the Nisqually Tribal Council convened a joint meeting on Monday, Nov. 30 to discuss landmarks, history, and environmental issues. Four landmarks are planned at Fort Steilacoom Park to commemorate the native history of the land, including a sign telling the tragic story of Chief Leschi. Also planned is a gathering and interpretive area with elements …
The Winter 2021 edition of our community magazine is in the mail, headed for your doorstep. We publish the magazine seasonally to inform you of contemporary issues and upcoming events. Each edition begins with a letter from your City Council. This year concludes a quarter-century of shared history. Progress has defined the 25 years that have passed since Lakewood’s incorporation …
All phases of the JBLM North Access Project to improve Gravelly Lake Drive and Washington Boulevard are now fully funded. The City of Lakewood learned on Friday, Nov. 19 that the Transportation Improvement Board awarded several grants that the City had applied for to complete ongoing road work. A grant in the amount of $4 million was awarded to complete …
A note from Jim Kopriva, your Communications Manager. Happy Thanksgiving, Lakewood. We are thankful to serve you, sincerely. I look around this building and see brilliance. I see our legal staff counseling victims of domestic violence. I see our housing staff helping families secure rental assistance to keep a roof overhead. I see our economic development staff meet personally with …
Recent community Q&A answered common resident questions about how the shelter will operate Lakewood, Wash. – The Comfort Inn near 84th and Hosmer in Tacoma will soon reopen as a homeless shelter. Residents were able to ask about the shelter’s operations during a community Q&A event held on Monday, Nov. 22, hosted by Safe Streets Tacoma and the Low Income Housing …
High-speed trains will now pass through Lakewood regularly – be safe by respecting signals at crossings and staying clear of tracks. Residents are invited to ask questions and express concerns about the purchase of Tacoma’s Comfort Inn for use as a homeless shelter on Monday, Nov. 22. Lakewood’s Holiday Light Parade is approaching on Dec. 11, and registration is now …
When military families move to JBLM, they need affordable housing and good neighborhoods. They need child care. Military spouses need job opportunities. It’s never easy to start someplace new. The South Sound Military & Communities Partnership (SSMCP) helps address many of these needs. SSSMCP is a coalition of municipal, tribal, military, and other organizations focused on mutual improvement. SSMCP collaborates …
Amtrak high-speed passenger train service resumed along the Point Defiance Bypass on Thursday, Nov. 18. Several trains will now pass through Lakewood daily. These trains do not stop at Lakewood stations. These passenger trains travel at speeds up to 80 miles per hour – much faster than typical freight traffic. Because train traffic and train speed will both increase, safety …
Passenger train service will resume along the Point Defiance Bypass route on Nov. 18. That means that high-speed train traffic will pass through Lakewood. These trains move at speeds up to 80 miles per hour, so safety at crossings is vitally important. Stop for signals. Keep tracks clear. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warns “Stop – Trains Can’t.” …
The Parkland Post #2 is the second-oldest post in Washington, says Keith Foley. Keith is the post’s adjutant, and has participated in the activities of the post for 24 years. Generations of veterans visit the post, representing WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, and the Iraq War. 9 WWII vets remain members, …