Lakewood budget season kicks off Monday Review and adoption of the city budget is one of the Lakewood City Council’s most important policy roles. The City Council begins its review of the proposed 2025-2026 Biennial Budget at its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 7. This will be followed by two special meetings on Oct. 9 and 16 to hear department-specific budgets. …
See you Saturday at the Fiesta! Fiesta de la Familia is taking over Fort Steilacoom Park Saturday from 12-6 p.m. Head to the park to enjoy a day filled with rich cultural traditions from different countries representing and celebrating Hispanic heritage. There will be live performances on the Pavilion stage, an opportunity to learn traditional dances, and free activities for …
Holiday closures Lakewood City Hall and the front lobby of the Lakewood police station will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 in observation of the Labor Day holiday. Regular operations resume Tuesday, Sept. 3. The Lakewood City Council meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. Despite the police station front lobby closure, Lakewood police officers will be on regular patrols …
100th Street vacation meeting date set The Lakewood City Council postponed action on an ordinance requesting the city vacate a portion of 100th Street SW leading to Lake Steilacoom. The new date for City Council consideration is Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 at 7 p.m. That is when the City Council will review and discuss the ordinance. The Planning and Public …
Aug. 23, 2024 This month the Lakewood Police Department marks the 20th anniversary of its formation. To celebrate this milestone members of the Lakewood Police Department will be at the Lakewood Farmers Market Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 2- 6 p.m. Look for officers stationed across the lawn from the Pavilion and near the parking area for Farmers Market visitors. Stop …
100th Street vacation request update The Lakewood City Council is not expected to act Monday on a request to vacate a portion of 100th Street SW that runs into Lake Steilacoom. The Planning and Public Works Department is recommending the City Council postpone its consideration of Ordinance No. 810 until its Sept. 16, 2024 regular meeting, or a meeting after …
National Night Out is Tuesday Join the Lakewood Police Department, West Pierce Fire & Rescue and Lakewood City Council Tuesday, Aug. 6 to celebrate National Night Out. Every summer the City of Lakewood participates in this national community building event. Its goal is to bring together neighbors to strengthen the community and break down barriers with first responders and residents. …
Public meeting planned for Primley Park improvements The City of Lakewood is making improvements to Primley Park and wants to hear from park visitors and neighbors what they want to see. Members of the Lakewood Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will be at the park Wednesday July 31 from 5:30–7 p.m. to share information about the status of improvements at …
One week until Lakewood SummerFEST SummerFEST 2024 is South Sound’s not-to-be-missed summer celebration with something fun for everyone. SummerFEST has it all: 30+ food trucks, 100+ market vendors, a beer garden, live music all day, a pop-up skate park, skimboarding, aerial motorcross shows, Bubble Soccer, International stage performances, kids activity zone and pony rides (for a fee). Walk through the …
June 20, 2024 New buffer requirements for lakes and streams are part of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review under review by the Lakewood Planning Commission. The Planning Commission wants to hear from property owners who own land within 200 feet of a lake or stream shoreline. The proposed changes, which are required, may affect how you can develop your …
Join us for a Juneteenth Celebration Saturday The public is invited to Lakewood City Hall on Saturday, June 15 from 3-5 p.m., for a community celebration of Juneteenth. What is Juneteenth? This federal and state holiday marks the date (June 19) in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned the Emancipation Proclamation ended slavery in the United States. Today …
June 13, 2024 For nearly 60 years a massive Douglas fir round sat perched atop a cement stand in an enclosure at the entrance of the Pierce County Library System’s Lakewood library branch on Wildaire Road SW. Today, the Tenzler Log, affectionately called “The Big One”, found a new home. With ease and skill, a crew from Omega Morgan used …
June 7, 2024 The City of Lakewood recently received the 2024 Spotlight Award from the Washington Recreation and Parks Association (WRPA) for the development and renovation of Springbrook Park. The Spotlight Award highlights excellence and achievement in the field of parks and recreation by honoring the efforts of public agencies for projects that display the highest standards in design, development, …
Recognizing Memorial Day Memorial Day is a day of reflection. It is a day to give thanks and show our gratitude to those in American who stepped up to serve their country. Whether they volunteered or were drafted into service, they paid the ultimate sacrifice to defend our country and help others in need. This Memorial Day we recognize and …
May 17, 2024 The Interlaaken Bridge is closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The closure will remain in place indefinitely. The full closure is the result of further analysis by a contracted structural engineering firm that identified a high rate of deterioration among wood beams that comprise the bridge structure. The city previously replaced some of the beams during …
April 1, 2024 Lakewood Deputy Mayor Mary Moss was inducted into the JBLM Civilian Hall of Fame March 27, 2024. She shared the honor with South Sound Military and Communities Partnership Director Bill Adamson and former Lakewood City Councilmember and career journalist John Simpson. The three inductees have played an instrumental role in the success of Lakewood and the surrounding …
UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2024: The City of Lakewood and Dr. Mirjalili entered into mediation in the spring of 2024 with the intent to reach an agreement on purchase price for the section of property that did not encroach on public property. An agreement was not reached. The City of Lakewood agreed to a second round of mediation and is awaiting a …
March 22, 2024 Casa Mia Italian Restaurant owners Gerald and Jamie Pense grew up in the Aberdeen/Hoquiam area near the original Casa Mia. In fact, Gerald lived only two blocks from the restaurant. When he was a teenager, his first job was at the restaurant. Today, the Penses are proud owners of the Lakewood Casa Mia Italian Restaurant. They’ve owned …