Jan. 20, 2023 Three Lakewood youth were recently selected to represent the Clover Park School District, and ultimately Lakewood, on the 2023 Daffodil Festival Royal Court. At its Jan. 17, 2023 regular meeting the Lakewood City Council recognized the young women, congratulating them on the accomplishment that comes with it the responsibility of not only representing the city on this …
Jan. 14, 2023 Clover Park School District Director Anthony Veliz shares how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message has influenced his life. He shares his passion for helping youth and ensuring the next generation has opportunities to succeed. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service holiday is Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. As we celebrate this year, we honor the …
Lakewood Heroes: MLK Video series Every year, the city of Lakewood remembers the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who advocated for justice and equality. This year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. As we celebrate the holiday, we honor the theme: Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve. Through a series of …
Jan. 11, 2023 Day 2 of our Martin Luther King Jr. video series highlights Lakewood Deputy Mayor Mary Moss. Moss shares why she created the nonprofit Lakewood Multicultural Coalition and how the organization serves the community. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service holiday is Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. As we celebrate this year, we honor the theme: Everybody …
Jan. 6, 2023 The Lakewood City Council had the honor to recognize Grammy Award-winning opera singer J’Nai Bridges at its first meeting of the year. Bridges was presented with a proclamation, read by each member of Council, at the meeting. Bridges grew up in Lakewood, attending Idelwild Elementary School before enrolling in Charles Wright Academy in nearby University Place. She …
Happy (early) New Year Lakewood Another year has gone and we’re ready to say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023. Thank you to all who came out this year to help us celebrate the return of in-person events, those who provided public comment and testimony over the course of the year at our City Council meetings and provided feedback …
Dec. 29, 2022 The city of Lakewood will close its buildings, including City Hall and the police station, at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. City buildings will remain closed Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, for the observed New Year’s Day holiday. Regular operations resume Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. The Lakewood City Council will meet Tuesday, Jan. 3, …
Dec. 29, 2022 The city of Lakewood is celebrating a recent announcement by U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland that she secured $2.5 million in federal funding for a city road project that will bring dramatic improvements to Lakewood’s International District. Strickland’s office announced this week that Lakewood was one of 14 South Sound communities to receive funding as part of the …
As we head into the holiday weekend, we extend a heartfelt Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to our community. We are grateful for the residents and businesses that call Lakewood home, and all of our community partners that help make Lakewood one of the best cities in the South Sound. Merry Christmas!
Dec. 23, 2022 Due to poor road conditions around the region and the inclement weather, Lakewood City Hall and other city buildings are closed today, Dec. 23, 2022. Facilities will be closed through Monday, Dec. 26, the observed Christmas holiday. Regular operations resume Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 8:30 a.m. The city’s road crews continue to treat roadways and respond to …
Dec. 20, 2022 A temporary system-wide network outage is affecting the city of Lakewood, resulting in impacts to some public services. These impacts include: Lakewood Municipal Court The front counter is closed and will remain closed until the issue is resolved. As a result, in-person payments are not accepted at this time. Pay fines online at this website. Emails and …
Dec. 19, 2022 The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the area in and around Lakewood and a Winter Storm Warning for areas north of Tacoma in King County for a roughly 24-hour period with significantly cold weather to follow. While the weather predications might change as the system moves in, one thing is constant: Oour crews …
Dec. 13, 2022 After three years with the Lakewood City Council, Council member Linda Farmer is leaving the city to lead the Pierce County Auditor’s Office as the newly elected county auditor. At its final meeting of the year, the Lakewood City Council took time to recognize Farmer and her contributions to the city during her elected term. After presenting …
Dec. 8, 2022 The Lakewood City Council was joined earlier this week by a delegation from Gimhae City, located in the South Gyeongsang Province in the Republic of Korea. The visit was one of celebration, as the two municipalities formally recognized their long-standing relationship with the establishment of an official “Sister City” designation. Mayor Jason Whalen and Gimahe Mayor Hong …
Dec. 5, 2022 After conducting a national search, the city of Lakewood identified six individuals as finalists for the Lakewood Police Chief job. The finalists come from across the United States, including Alabama, Illinois, South Carolina, Texas and Washington. The public is invited to meet the candidates at an informal open house Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, from 6-7:30 p.m. at …
Nov. 30, 2022 Do you own a business in Lakewood? Whether big or small, all business owners are invited to a Public Safety Summit Friday, Dec. 9 at City Hall, 6000 Main St SW, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Speakers from Lakewood Police and the city’s prosecuting attorney team, the Washington Retail Association and Washington Organized Retail Crime Association …
Nov. 29, 2022 Lakewood City Hall will be on a late start schedule Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. The building will open at 9:30 a.m. and stay open until 5 p.m. The delayed opening allows for all city staff to attend a staff recognition event.
Nov. 23, 2022 The 13th annual Fallen Officer Food Drive hosted by the Lakewood Police Department runs Nov. 28 to Dec. 5, 2022. Again this year the drive includes a blood drive, held on Nov. 29 and 30 at the police station. This year’s goal is to collect 15,000 pounds of food and raise $15,000 in monetary donations. All donations go …