May 20, 2020 This week marks National Public Works Week, a week singled out to recognize the important role public works professionals play in our communities. From infrastructure to facilities and services, the work completed by these individuals is vital to creating sustainable and resilient cities. This includes creating safe communities where quality of life and the well-being of residents …
To: Mayor, City CouncilFrom: John J. Caulfield, City Manager Work begins Monday on Lakewood’s Veterans Drive Work begins Monday, May 18, 2020 on Veterans Drive to prepare the roadway for planned improvements. The city’s contractor Miles Resources Inc. will spend Monday bringing in its equipment. By Tuesday crews will begin removing trees. Roughly 13 trees that are 12 inches in …
May 14, 2020 This week is National Police Week and the Lakewood City Council formally marked its appreciation for the members of the Lakewood Police Department with a proclamation acknowledging their continued commitment to keeping our community safe. This year especially the council extends its thanks to the men and women of the department who are facing an additional risk …
May 13, 2020 At its virtual study session May 11, 2020 the Lakewood City Council received an update from Economic Development Manager Becky Newton on the progress of Lakewood Landing, a redevelopment effort planned for Lakewood’s Station District. Located on Pacific Highway between its intersection with state Route 512 and Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood Landing comprises 30 acres. The city’s …
May 12, 2020 Work begins Monday, May 18, 2020 on Veterans Drive to prepare the roadway for planned improvements. The city’s contractor Miles Resources Inc. will bring in its equipment Monday. By Tuesday crews will begin removing trees. Roughly 13 trees that are 12 inches in diameter or larger will be removed from the public right-of-way, along with a few …
May 12, 2020 Crime in Lakewood continues to decline. At the end of the first quarter of this year crime was down another 3.8 percent. In 2019 the city’s overall crime rate dropped just over 7 percent. First quarter of 2020 showed continued declines across a number of the areas in which the Lakewood Police Department tracks crime, including declines …
May 11, 2020 FROM WSDOT: Starting as early as Friday, May 15, 2020 travelers will notice a regulatory speed limit reduction to 50 mph along a two-mile section of Interstate 5 in Lakewood. The 50 mph speed limit will be implemented on both northbound and southbound I-5 and will be enforceable as soon as signs are installed. The speed limit …
May 8, 2020 The city thanks the many healthcare workers in our community for their continued commitment to providing care and for being on the frontline daily during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lakewood police officers showed their appreciation to Western State Hospital workers on May 7, 2020 alongside West Pierce Fire & Rescue crews. The healthcare workers at Western State work …
May 8, 2020 From the Governor’s Office: This week Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Lakewood Municipal Court Judge Susan Adams to the Pierce County Superior Court. She replaces Judge Helen Whitener, who was recently appointed to the Washington Supreme Court. Adams was appointed to her current position at Municipal Court judge in January 2017. Before that, from 2005 to 2017, Adams …
May 7, 2020 In anticipation of the warm weather expected this weekend the city of Lakewood is reopening the parking lots of American Lake and Harry Todd parks on Friday, May 8, 2020 to relieve parking pressure on the surrounding neighborhoods. These lots were previously closed to limit people gathering in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. Under …
May 6, 2020 FROM THE 62nd AIRLIFT WING: The 62nd Airlift Wing will salute American heroes at the forefront in the fight against COVID-19 during an Air Force Salutes morale flyover throughout Washington State’s Puget Sound region, May 8, 2020. During the event, the wing will conduct a C-17 Globemaster III two-ship formation flyover over the following healthcare facilities and …
May 4, 2020 Effective tomorrow, the phone line for Lakewood Municipal Court will return to normal hours. Court phone lines will be answered Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The court will continue to hold in-custody hearings Monday, Wednesday and Friday, as well as …
To: Mayor and members of the City CouncilFrom: John J. Caulfield, City Manager Lakewood 2020 Spring Clean Up Postponed The city’s Spring Clean Up planned for May 2-3, 2020 is postponed until a future date yet to be determined. The city postponed the event to safeguard the health and safety of its residents in light of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Stay …
May 1, 2020 This week the Clover Park School District announced three of its schools made this year’s U.S. News & World Report high school rankings. Earning a place on this list shows CPSD’s schools are among the best in the area at providing opportunities for Lakewood students to prepare for future success. The three schools are: Harrison Preparatory School: …
April 29, 2020 From the Department of Commerce: The Department of Commerce last week provided up to $1,000 in rental assistance and up to $500 in energy assistance for households that qualify for the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The crisis funding will be distributed through Commerce’s statewide network of community action agencies, and is expected to serve …
April 28, 2020 As we pass the one-month mark since Gov. Jay Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Health proclamation took effect, the city of Lakewood’s Economic Development Department wants to hear from businesses in our community to understand how they have been impacted. Business owners are asked to complete this short survey to help the city better understand how COVID-19 has …
April 28, 2020 The city made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Ray Evans Memorial Fishing Event in light of current public health guidelines that prohibit public gatherings. Even with the expected gradual rollback of restrictions that will slowly be announced by the Governor’s Office in the coming weeks, after review it was determined the city would not be …
April 28, 2020 The city’s Spring Clean Up planned for May 2-3, 2020 is postponed until a future date yet to be determined. The city postponed the event to safeguard the health and safety of its residents in light of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order which is in effect until May 4, 2020. The city is following …