Edgewater Park Master Plan meeting The City of Lakewood Parks and Recreation Advisory Board invites the public to a community meeting to continue the conversation about updating the Edgewater Park Master Plan. The meeting will include review of previous work done by the community to create the draft master plan. At the meeting additional information will be gathered around the …
Oct. 17, 2023 Lakewood Police Chief Patrick D. Smith recognized Lakewood police officers and administrative staff at the start of the Lakewood City Council meeting Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. The recognition included Police Chief’s Commendations, Medal of Meritorious Service, Distinguished Service Medal and Life Saving Award. Police Chief’s Commendation: Officer Stephen Moffitt Officer Stephen Moffitt was recognized for his professional …
Truck & Tractor Day is Saturday Truck & Tractor Day is here! Head to Fort Steilacoom Park Saturday from 12-3 p.m. Let the kids climb on big rigs, honk the horn, ride around the park in the hay wagon and enjoy free activities. Stroll the pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkin to transform into a spooky jack-o-lantern. Stop by …
Supporting manufacturing in Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen welcomed the first-ever Manufacturing Day Expo to Lakewood this week. He was joined by City Manager John Caulfield and Economic Development Director Becky Newton at the event. Held at Clover Park Technical College, the four-hour event called attention to new frontiers in manufacturing. This includes automation, robotics, instrumentation and process control, and supply …
Oct. 6, 2023 The first-ever Manufacturing Day Expo was held at Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood this week. Mayor Jason Whalen was there to welcome attendees. He was joined by City Manager John Caulfield and Economic Development Director Becky Newton. Held in the Center for Advanced Manufacturing, the four-hour event featured a look at new frontiers in manufacturing. This …
Oct. 6, 2023 Mayor Jason Whalen helped celebrate the work being done by Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity in Tillicum this week alongside Gov. Jay Inslee. Inslee was in Lakewood as part of a larger tour of Pierce County. His stops included visiting places focused on creating affordable housing with energy efficiency at the forefront. Specific to Lakewood, Habitat is …
Mayor Whalen’s Community Coffeehouse wrap up Did you miss Mayor Jason Whalen’s Community Coffeehouse this week? Long range planning and special projects manager Tiffany Speir shared information about new housing laws at the state level that will impact housing density in the city. In part, the laws require an increase in “middle housing” types in areas traditionally dedicated to single-family …
Sept. 29, 2023 Did you miss Mayor Jason Whalen’s Community Coffeehouse this week? Long range planning and special projects manager Tiffany Speir shared information about new housing laws at the state level that will impact housing density in the city. In part, the laws require an increase in “middle housing” types in areas traditionally dedicated to single-family detached housing. Middle …
Lakewood Connections in homes now The Fall 2023 edition of the quarterly Lakewood Connections magazine is hitting mailboxes around Lakewood now. Each quarter the magazine is mailed to more than 31,000 residences across the city. Inside find information about the latest projects, upcoming events, a message from the Lakewood City Council and other details about what’s happening in the community. …
Sept. 22, 2023 The Lakewood City Council recognized Eagle Scouts Cal Tsuneyoshi, Gerard Bega and Guillaume (Guy) Bega for completion of recent projects in Lakewood. The three were thanked for their commitment to the community and their dedication to making Lakewood a better place for their neighbors. Cal Tsuneyoshi took a leadership role replacing the aging orienteering markers at Fort …
Mayor Whalen’s Coffeehouse is Sept. 28 Join Mayor Jason Whalen for his next Community Coffeehouse on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. in the Pavilion at Fort Steilacoom Park. We’ll meet inside this climate-controlled building. The topic is housing changes and what impacts recent legislation at the state level will have on local planning policies at the city level. Long-range …
Sept. 15. 2023 The City of Lakewood second annual Fiesta de la Familia was a huge success. Held Sept. 9, 2023 at Fort Steilacoom Park, the free event brought together different cultures and traditions from South America, Mexico and Spain. It also highlighted the work of local artists. Print NW sponsored a contest to showcase the utility box wraps around …
Sept. 11, 2023 The Lakewood City Council issued a proclamation recognizing Sept. 11, 2023 as a day of remembrance. Friday, West Pierce Fire & Rescue and the City hosted a short ceremony outside Lakewood City Hall. The ceremony included comments from West Pierce Fire Chief Jim Sharp and Lakewood Police Chief Patrick D. Smith. The event remembered the innocent victims …
Fiesta de la Familia is Saturday We hope to see you tomorrow at Fort Steilacoom Park from 12 to 7 p.m. for our Fiesta de la Familia. This celebration of culture and family is focused on bringing generations together. There will be free activities for children, live music, live performances that include crowd participation like Flamenco and Salsa lessons, a …
Sept. 8, 2023 The City of Lakewood is making pedestrian improvements along the southeast side of Union Avenue between Orchard and Spruce streets. The improvements include adding street lights, curb, gutter, and sidewalk. Lane closure begins Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 The northeast-bound lane will close during construction for the improvements to be installed. It is anticipated the project will take …
For a small business, Lakewood Barbershop leaves a huge imprint on the community. Self-proclaimed “Lakewood’s leading barbershop,” co-owner Jordan Parker (JP) shares the business is about more than haircuts. To him and co-owner Kyro Parker, the barbershop is about uplifting and providing a safe space for the community. This mentality transcends the walls of the barbershop, and they try to …
Fiesta de la Familia is Sept. 9 Last year our Fiesta de la Familia was such a hit we decided we needed more room to spread out all the fun. This year’s event is Saturday, Sept. 9 at Fort Steilacoom Park from 12 to 7 p.m. This celebration of Hispanic culture is focused on family and bringing generations together. There will be free …
Final summer concert is Tuesday It’s been a fantastic summer concert season, but sadly all good things must come to an end. The final Summer Nights at the Pavilion free summer concert is Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Please join us for Grupo Fuerza M, a regional Mexican and Pirekuas band playing dance music. They joined us for SummerFEST, …