The Youth Fishing Event is happening tomorrow at American Lake Park!
See you tomorrow, Saturday, May 16, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a fun-filled morning where kids ages 5-14 can learn the basics of fishing in a safe, hands-on environment. Fishing spots are still available!
Hosted in partnership with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, the event includes guided instruction on casting, baiting, and reeling in fish inside a stocked, netted fishing area near the beach. Each child will receive their own fishing pole to keep, plus bait and supplies to take home their catch! Only a few spaces remain in the 9:00 a.m. session so register now if you haven’t already.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity for kids to enjoy the outdoors, learn new skills, and make lasting memories! Sign up for open spots on our website.
Lakewood Celebrates National Police Week
During National Police Week, we honor the brave men and women of the Lakewood Police Department who serve and protect our community with courage, professionalism, and dedication. Thank you to the officers, staff, and families who sacrifice every day to keep Lakewood safe. We are grateful for your service.
Congratulations to the Newest Lakewood SWAT Graduates!
Congratulations to Lakewood Police Officers Cole Craner and Jamaal Kennedy on successfully completing SWAT training! This intensive training prepares officers for high-risk situations requiring teamwork, precision, and advanced tactical skills.
Your dedication, discipline, and commitment to serving and protecting the Lakewood community are truly commendable. We are proud of your accomplishment and grateful for your continued service to our community.
Lakewood PD Citizens Academy Registration is Now Open!
Registration is now open for the Lakewood Citizens Academy, an annual program hosted by the Lakewood Police Department that gives residents a firsthand look at local law enforcement operations.
Held at the Lakewood police station, the academy features weekly sessions led by officers, detectives, and command staff covering topics such as patrol work, criminal investigations, K9 units, behavioral health response, use of force, and the court system in Lakewood and Pierce County. Participants will also experience interactive training, including an emergency vehicle operations course and virtual reality firearms scenarios, while having the opportunity to engage directly with officers and ask questions about police work in the community. Registration information and program information available on our website
Lakewood Street Festival is Two Weeks Away!
Save the date for Lakewood’s 2026 Street Festival on Friday, May 29! Head to Colonial Plaza from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for an evening filled with live music, dancing, and delicious food from local vendors.
Stroll along Motor Avenue as it transforms into a lively community gathering space featuring unique booths, a festive atmosphere, and a car show showcasing a variety of makes and models. Whether you’re coming for the entertainment, the food, or the chance to connect with neighbors, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss!
Mark Your Calendars: Farmers Market Returns June 2
Save the date! The Lakewood Farmers Market returns to Fort Steilacoom Park on Tuesday, June 2. Held every Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., this popular community event features fresh produce, local vendors, food trucks, live music, and fun for the whole family.
The market runs through September 1 and offers something for everyone, including farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade goods, lawn games, and special events such as Kids Entrepreneur Market Days. SNAP/EBT benefits are also accepted, helping make fresh, local food accessible to more community members.
Kick off the summer season by shopping local, enjoying great food, and connecting with the community at the Lakewood Farmers Market!
Next Week’s City Hall and Community Engagement Events
The Downtown Neighborhood Association meets Wednesday, May 20 at 6:00p.m. at Redeem Church 9315 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. Neighborhood associations play a crucial role in fostering community engagement and improving the quality of life in neighborhoods. More information: https://cityoflakewood.us/neighborhood-connections/
The Custer Neighborhood Association meets Wednesday, May 20 at 7:00p.m. at Dower Elementary School. Neighborhood associations play a crucial role in fostering community engagement and improving the quality of life in neighborhoods. More information: https://cityoflakewood.us/neighborhood-connections/
The Lakewood Planning Commission meets on Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. The Commission assists in preparing the Comprehensive Plan, zoning, and land use related regulations for the City. Attend in person or online: https://cityoflakewood.us/planning-commission/
The Community Services Advisory Board meets Thursday, May 21 at 5:30 p.m. The Board holds public hearings to identify community and housing needs. They then make recommendations to the City Council. Attend online or in person. Meeting details are available in our link in bio/on our website: https://cityoflakewood.us/community-services-advisory-board-2/
Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity for Public Comment
City of Lakewood Six-Year (2027-2032) Transportation Improvement Plan.
On Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, the Lakewood City Council will hear public testimony on the City of Lakewood Six-Year (2027-2032) Transportation Improvement Plan. To view the plan click here.
If you have concerns about this matter and want those concerns to be known and considered, they must be presented at the hearing or written comments can be submitted to the City Clerk, 6000 Main Street SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 or by e-mail to [email protected] prior to the hearing.
This hearing will take place in the City Council Chambers, 6000 Main Street SW, Lakewood, WA or you may attend the meeting virtually by dialing +1(253) 215- 8782 on your phone and enter meeting ID: 868 7263 2373. You can also visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86872632373. All persons will have an opportunity to present their oral comments at the hearing.
For further information about this matter, please contact Troy Pokswinski at 253-983-7729 or [email protected].
The City Council met on Monday, May 11 for a Study Session. You can watch or listen to the meeting below.
What’s on Deck: May 18, 2026, Regular Meeting and Study Session, 6:00 P.M.
- Authorizing the execution on an amendment to the agreement with Active Construction, increasing spending in the amount of $233,745, for additional work performed on the construction of Steilacoom Boulevard – 87th to Weller Project
- Authorizing the execution of a contract with NorthStar CG, LP, in the amount of $297,739.00, for the demolition of industrial building at 2916 107th Street S
- Authorizing the execution of an agreement with CPSM, in the amount of $76,973, for a staffing study/operational analysis
- This is the date set for a public hearing on the Six-Year (2027-2032) Transportation Improvement Program
- Ordinance amending the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget
- Resolution in support of application for the Washington State Historical Society Heritage Grant for the H-Barn Preservation Project
- Items for Discussion – Raise Grant Draft Public Participation Plan Overview
- Items for Discussion – Review of Automated Traffic Safety Camera Program
Each week Lakewood Police Chief Patrick D. Smith shares a summary of total calls for service for the prior week. The intent of the summary is to show a snapshot of how the department works to keep the community safe.
Weekly calls for service May 5 – 12, 2026
- Calls for Service: 933 (-3% from prior week)
- Arrests: 57 (+50% from prior week)
- Violent Crime: 27 (0% from prior week)
- Property Crime: 34 (-6% from prior week)
- Traffic Stops: 88 (-30% from prior week)
- Collisions (reportable): 22 (+57% from prior week)
Updates for the week of May 14 – 21, 2026
*Please note the dates listed are tentative and may change due to weather or other conditions.
ACTIVE CLOSURES:
Nyanza Rd Improvements: Nyanza Road will close the nights of May 20-22 between 7:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. for the contractor to stripe the roadway. The striping is weather dependent and vehicles accessing local parcels are cautioned to speak with and obey flaggers directions as the lines can be damaging to vehicle paint finish if tracked. Gravelly Lake Drive will be reduced to one alternating lane of traffic each of those nights for the striping of the roundabout and roadway.
Street lighting installation is now tentatively scheduled at the end of May. Poles arrived this week, but arms are still a week or two from shipping.
112th St SW – Gravelly Lake Drive (GLD) to Bridgeport Way (BPW): 112th Street has reopened. Striping has been tentatively scheduled for the nights of May 27-29. Each night, the contractor will close 112th at 7:00 P.M. and reopen at 6:00 A.M. the following morning. Lighting poles will be shipped in mid-August. Light poles will be stood once the contractor has the poles and can schedule crews for installation.
Main Street – 59th to 108th: Main Street will remain closed Monday through Saturdays during the daytime hours of 7:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. between 59th and 108th Street. This closure will remain in effect until May 29. As a reminder, drivers traveling Main St. during non-working hours are advised to adhere to the recommended 20 MPH speed limit as steel plates will remain on the roadway.
Grant Ave/Orchard Sewer Extension: Sewer main and side sewers along Grant Avenue SW west of Berkeley has been completed. Crews have begun the road restoration process with paving tentatively scheduled for the last week of May.
FINISHING UP CONSTRUCTION:
Steilacoom Boulevard Weller to 87th Ave: Lumen has pulled the last pole this week, and the contractor has scheduled the final concrete pours for the week of 5/18.
UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION:
Wadsworth/Silcox/Boat Sewer Extension: Work is expected to begin on the new sewer system in early June 2026. This will require full closures of these local access streets.
112th Street – Farwest to Holden: Work is expected to begin on June 11, following completion of the Clover Park School District 2025-26 regular school year. It is expected that most of the traffic impact-related construction will be completed during the summer break.
Custer Road – Bridgeport to 75th: This project will begin on August 1 and require an approximate 60 days of full closure to remove the pavement, install utilities, widen the road for a new two-way left turn lane, curbs, and sidewalks, and pave. Striping will be completed under a separate closure in October. A detour including Bridgeport Way and 75th will be in place during construction.
112th – South Tacoma Way to Steele Street: A resurfacing project along 112th Street between South Tacoma Way and Steele Street is expected to take place in the early summer months of 2026. Most of this work will require full closures of 112th Street in the night hours over the period of a week.
