Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen hosted a “Community Coffeehouse” on Thursday to discuss housing affordability and homelessness. Speakers included Janne Hutchins from Living Access Support Alliance (LASA), a local provider of permanent supportive housing and homelessness prevention services. Jason Gauthier represented the South Sound Housing Affordability Partners, a group that marshals regional housing policy. Steve O’Ban represented Pierce County. The cost …
Visitors to Fort Steilacoom Park might notice a new trail forming along the park’s eastern edge. The City of Lakewood and the Washington Trails Association are working together to improve the park’s trail system, starting with a new trail along Elwood Drive. The trail isn’t quite ready to be used yet. It will open for visitors later this summer. WTA-organized …
7,000 markers now adorn the front lawn of Clover Park High School, each hand-placed by a student to acknowledge a fallen soldier from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Arlington Project is an annual tradition by the school district to acknowledge the Memorial Day holiday. Each year, the district has taken the time and extraordinary effort to commemorate the …
The City of Lakewood will host a “tree tour” on Friday, June 3 with the Tacoma Tree Foundation and the Department of Fish & Wildlife. The tour will introduce participants to Lakewood’s lovely mix of firs, blossoms, oaks, and other trees. The tour will also discuss tree maintenance and the state of our urban canopy. Lakewood Tree TourFriday, June 3 …
Video Recording Agenda Packet A student group recently completed a survey of Lakewood residents about climate change. The survey generated 212 responses representing a range of ages, incomes, and races. 91% of respondents believe that the global climate is changing, and 89% attribute that to humanity. The survey revealed attitudes towards climate change and challenges in reaching underrepresented populations. The …
Mayor Jason Whalen will host a “Community Coffeehouse” on Thursday to discuss housing affordability and homelessness. Mayor Whalen’s Community CoffeehouseThursday, May 26 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.Fort Steilacoom Park Pavilion9107 Angle Lane SW, Lakewood WA 98498 Community Coffeehouses are opportunities to discuss key issues with Mayor Whalen and City staff. Each session will begin with a presentation by a subject …
Three Exciting Local Events to Occur Saturday Students will gather for a fun and inspiring Youth Summit, JBLM is hosting a public Armed Forces Day celebration, and the City will host “Dancing in the Streets” at Colonial Plaza in the evening. Lakewood Youth Summit JBLM Armed Forces Day Dancing in the Streets Youth Summit OThe last few years of school …
Video Recording Agenda Packet The meeting began with a moment of silence for the victims of domestic terrorism incidents in Buffalo, New York and Laguna Woods, California. Eleven were killed in separate racially-motivated attacks. City Council proclaimed the week of May 15, 2022 as National Public Works Week. The City’s Public Works Engineering Director Paul Bucich accepted the proclamation and …
Lakewood to Celebrate “Dancing In The Streets” on May 21 Lakewood to host four Saturday Street Festivals in Colonial Plaza throughout the summer. Lakewood’s series of summertime Saturday Street Festivals kicks off on May 21. Four exciting events are scheduled, beginning with “Dancing In The Streets” on the 21st. Saturday Street Festival: Dancing in the StreetsSaturday, May 21, 20224:00 to 8:30 p.m.6114 …
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law in November of 2021. The bipartisan federal package established funding to address aging infrastructure, broadband connectivity, water quality, electrification, and transportation nationwide. Many local projects in Pierce County may be eligible for funding under the act, including the removal of the Chambers Creek Dam. Chambers Creek runs between Lakewood and …
Video Recording Agenda Packet City Council proclaimed the week of May 2 as ‘Water Week’ and acknowledged the efforts of the Lakewood Water District to serve residents clean and safe water. City Council proclaimed May as Hunger Awareness Month. Emergency Food Network Development Director Elizabeth Howe noted that May is the end of the school year, and many families lose …
City Planning To Commemorate Chief Leschi, Tribal History at Fort Steilacoom Park Members of the Nisqually Indian Tribe visited Lakewood to tour the park and discuss ideas with City staff. The City of Lakewood and Nisqually Indian Tribe are working together to incorporate tribal history into Lakewood parks, especially the story of Chief Leschi. 1854, tribal leaders were forced to …
Agenda Packet Video Recording City Council is considering enhancing the process to rename a public park or facility. Last year, a resident submitted an application to rename Fort Steilacoom Park. All such applications trigger a public notice. Many opposed the notion of renaming the park. The process worked well to notify the community and invite opinion. The application was unanimously …
Saturday was Parks Appreciation Day, an annual tradition in Pierce County. Each spring, local cities celebrate by organizing volunteer events at local parks. Scores of volunteers showed up Saturday in Lakewood to beautify their parks. They spread mulch, picked up trash, covered graffiti, painted, and more. As summer approaches, thousands will enjoy Lakewood’s beautiful parks, made more so by Saturday’s …
Volunteer to Help Plan Library Facilities in Lakewood & Tillicum Lakewood’s libraries require repair or replacement – join an advisory board to help the Library System decide what to do. Lakewood’s two library branches are in declining physical condition. The City and Library System are forming an advisory committee to inform facility planning. Residents may apply to join the committee by …
Agenda Packet Video Recording Parks Appreciation Day is this Saturday, April 23. The City will host a volunteer day to perform spring cleaning at local parks. The City Council issued a proclamation to recognize the occasion. The proclamation was accepted by Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Chair Jason Gerwen. Governmental Affairs Consultant Shelley Helder reviewed the recent state legislative session. …
Lakewood’s Springbrook Park will undergo improvements through early 2023. New additions include a dog park, walking paths, new basketball courts, and a pump track. The park’s community garden will be moved and enlarged. 660 feet of shoreline along Clover Creek will be restored to improve water quality. The park’s entrance will be more welcoming after a new sign is installed …
City Hosts Open House to Discuss Clover Creek Floodplain with Residents There is a 1% annual risk of flooding that may damage property and infrastructure in Lakewood New data shows a greater risk of flooding in the Springbrook and Hillside neighborhoods, and across I-5. A 100-year flood has a 1% chance to occur in any given year. A stakeholder group …