South Sound Housing Affordability Partners will work to address local housing affordability LAKEWOOD, Wash. – On Tuesday, July 20, the City of Lakewood became the first government to formally approve an intergovernmental agreement to participate in the South Sound Housing Affordability Partners (SSHA3P). As stated within the agreement, “the most efficient and effective way (sic) to address access to affordable …

Join us for summer concerts, National Night Out, and a “birthday party” for Lakewood. LAKEWOOD, Wash. –From concerts to movies to a “birthday party” for Lakewood, a number of exciting events are approaching. Summer Nights at the Pavilion concerts will be held on Thursday nights at Fort Steilacoom Park throughout July and August. Upcoming shows include Good Co, Swing (swing) …

Designs by local artists can be found at four intersections around Lakewood. Four local traffic signal boxes received decorative wraps under a new program led by the Lakewood Arts Commission. The wraps feature designs by local artists and add some exciting flair to several intersections across the City. The pieces include: Tribal Quilt By Rosa Cruz (Bridgeport Way & San …

Public open house to be held July 26. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The South Sound Military and Communities Partnership (SSMCP) seeks public input in the development of a 2022 Growth Coordination Plan for Joint Base Lewis-McChord and the surrounding region at an upcoming Virtual Open House to be held on Monday, July 26, from 12:00-1:00 pm. The 2022 Growth Coordination Plan …

Public comments on DSHS’ Master Plan amendment must be received by 5:00 p.m. on July 7 LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has proposed an amendment to the Master Facilities Plan for the Western State Hospital campus to include the construction of a proposed 350-bed forensic hospital. Public comments on the proposal will …

Before you cannonball into summer, let’s catch up on a few important safety topics. HEAT Extreme summer heat can be dangerous to human and animal health. Prepare in advance – identify a cool-down location should the heat become unbearable. Review heat risk conditions on the NWS Website. Hydrate – drink more water and fewer alcoholic, sugary, or caffeinated drinks. Limit …

Lakewood has earned all three awards administered by Government Finance Officers Association. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The City of Lakewood was awarded the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) award for its Fiscal Year 2019 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR). The PAFR program motivates governments to produce accessible and understandable financial reports. The goal is to deliver important information to interested parties …

The plan intends to spur new homes and jobs around Lakewood’s Sound Transit station. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – On May 3, 2021, the Lakewood City Council adopted the Lakewood Station District Subarea (LSDS) Plan. In addition to the plan, an associated development code and streamlined environmental review process were also adopted. Located in the southeast section of the City, the subarea …

Commercial addition and building permit surge points to substantial pending development. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The City of Lakewood has published its Q4 2020 Economic Indicators Report, which tracks employment, permit activity, and other socioeconomic indicators. The report quantifies trends affecting the national, regional, and local economy. The report contains many encouraging signs that the local economy is poised to recover …

Lakewood’s average rents are the second lowest in all of Pierce County March 11, 2021 – Lakewood, WA On March 8, the Lakewood City Council received the City’s 2020 Annual Housing Report.  While there is not a requirement to prepare this report, it provides aggregated information about economic conditions, vacancy rates, and housing rent and sale prices and outlines what …

March 10 , 2021 – Lakewood, WA On March 8, the Lakewood City Council received the City’s 2020 Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) Report.  City of Lakewood Economic Development Department ramped up its efforts on outreach to local businesses and collaboration with Puget Sound and State partners in 2021 due to the coronavirus epidemic and disruption in the market. It …

The City of Lakewood has received the results of the independent investigation by the Cooperative Cities Crimes Response Unit (CRU) of the May 1 incident involving Officer Michael Wiley. The CRU has forwarded their recommendations to the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney for a charging decision. We are confident that the Prosecuting Attorney will use the facts and law to determine …

At the March 1, 2021 Lakewood City Council meeting newly appointed Councilwomen Patti Belle was sworn into office. Belle was sworn in by City of Kent Mayor Dana Ralph. On February 22, 2021 the Lakewood City Council appointed Belle as Councilmember to represent Position 5 on the City Council. Belle was born and raised in Port Orchard, Washington and has lived …

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