Lakewood Tree Code update Changes to the city’s tree code took effect this week. The changes were made to protect significant trees within the city and to help achieve the City Council’s goal to increase overall tree canopy within the city to 40% by 2050. These changes mean that you may now need a permit to remove a tree from …
March 1, 2023 We’re hiring! Looking to change careers? Looking for a new job? Ready to re-enter the job market? Join the city of Lakewood! We have a variety of job positions open. Lakewood offers a competitive benefits package. We are part of the state retirement system (PERS). And the city is a beautiful place to work. Available positions include …
March 1, 2023 Lakewood Youth Council member Brandon Elliott received a surprise Tuesday morning. And Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen and Deputy Mayor Mary Moss were there to celebrate. The city nominated Elliott for the University of Washington Presidential Scholar scholarship. Elliott’s mother joined him to hear the news. So did Clover Park School District Superintendent Ron Banner. Elliott serves on …
Feb. 27, 2023 Local Hero: Christian Paige Christian Paige is a local educator, a national speaker and an Emmy-nominated spoken word poet. Christian’s work has allowed him to engage with a variety of organizations promoting social and educational equity to eliminate educational barriers for students. Christian inspires learners to fearlessly pursue their passions and reach their fullest potential. The city …
Feb. 20, 2023 Local Hero: Dorien Simon Dorien Simon is a Lakes High School alum and current senior at Stanford University. He is also a former member of the Lakewood Youth Council. Dorien is a NCAA Division I track athlete, pursuing a degree in computer science and is a freelance web developer for small businesses and start-ups. Dorien spent the last …
Feb. 8, 2023 Celebration was the theme of the Lakewood City Council’s Feb. 6, 2023 regular meeting. The evening started with a celebration of Lakewood Police Chief Mike Zaro, including a drop-in event for the Lakewood community to wish him farewell as he heads into retirement. Council offered him special recognition with a proclamation acknowledging his nearly 30-year law enforcement …
Nisqually Tribe holds Chief Leschi Memorial Walk This morning (Friday) the Nisqually Tribe will lead a Memorial Walk in Lakewood to honor Chief Leschi. The walk is held on his birthday, a day with special meaning for the Tribe. The walk will begin from Oakbrook Plaza at a historical stone marker that acknowledges the hanging of Leschi in 1858 not …
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 …