Several important moratoriums are due to expire on Thursday, Sept. 30. Utility shutoff moratorium Eviction bridge moratorium Utility assistance is also available from the county. Pierce County rental assistance is still available, and renters must apply for assistance before the moratorium expires to avoid eviction. Landlords have some newer resources that may prove useful: Washington Department of Commerce Limited Landlord Relief Program Owners of …

Forecasted thunderstorms and heavy winds were likely to dampen the event. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The City of Lakewood has rescheduled its 25th Anniversary Celebration to next Saturday, Sept. 25 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. due to weather. The National Weather Service issued a PCWARN alert indicating the possibility of extreme weather this Saturday including lightning, hail, and gusty winds. “Forecasted …

The DSHS “Open House” will be held via Zoom on Thursday, Sept. 9 at 6:00 p.m. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) will host a virtual open house event on Thursday, Sept. 9 at 6:00 p.m. (via Zoom) to review proposed changes to the Western State Hospital (WSH) campus. The most significant proposed change is …

The City of Lakewood opposes the placement of high-risk sexual predators into residential adult family homes intended for vulnerable persons. The City also objects to the placement of potentially violent patients into distant communities in which they have no history or support network. In late August, the City of Lakewood was notified by the Department of Social & Health Services …

Lakewood Police Chief Mike Zaro introduces statewide legislation that affects police tactics and responses to calls. There has been a lot of talk in Washington about changes to policing from our recent legislative session. Many changes are administrative in nature and may not be noticed by our community. There are a few, though, that may affect how police handle some …

City partnering with World Relief Seattle, Q13 FOX to accept donations of essentials UPDATE: The charity asks that only new items be donated to avoid contamination. Seattle and Tacoma are expecting an influx of Afghan refugees following the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan. Donations of dishes, towels, bedding, and other household essentials may be delivered to Lakewood City Hall …

2022 LTAC grant application period closes August 23, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. LAKEWOOD, Washington – The City of Lakewood invites proposals that encourage local tourism and cultural activities. Applications must be filed by 5:00 p.m. on August 23, 2021 to be considered by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) for grant award consideration.  The funding source is the City’s share …

Service previously offered as JBLM Connector On July 1, Pierce Transit began operating the JBLM Runner service at full capacity. Since September 2020, the service was running at 50 percent capacity due to pandemic social distancing mandates. The service also has a newly-rebranded vehicle and a new name, the JBLM Runner (formerly known as the JBLM Connector). Pierce Transit’s Runner …

Trees are beautiful, historic, and functional. Trees are important, and the City of Lakewood is committed to their preservation.  What is the City of Lakewood doing now to protect trees?  Chapter 18A of the Lakewood Municipal Code regulates land use and development, and section 18A.70 Article III regulates tree preservation. The City also observes LMC Title 14, Environmental Protection and the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).  …

Program features eight 2.5-hour interactive courses taught by Lakewood officers. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The Lakewood Police Department (LPD) Citizens Academy is an immersive course on the experience of serving and protecting Lakewood. During the eight-week program, participants will undergo some of the same training as LPD officers on their way to a deep understanding of the nature and experience of …