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 …
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 …
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 …
Nov. 16, 2022 The Lakewood City Council started its study session with a joint meeting with the Community Services Advisory Board, or CSAB. The purpose was to review the committee’s work plan and hear the board’s recommendations for the city’s 2023/2024 Human Services grant allocations. Since incorporation the city has set aside 1 percent of its general fund to support …
Thank you, veterans Today is Veterans Day and the city of Lakewood extends its heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all veterans who served our country and sacrificed for our freedom. At its meeting this week the Lakewood City Council honored our local veterans with the reading of a proclamation and a small ceremony that included the Lakes High School Choir …
The Lakewood City Council study session kicked off with a review of the third quarter police data with Lakewood Police Chief Mike Zaro. Zaro highlighted progress made in areas like reducing property crimes and motor vehicle thefts. These two areas saw declines over previous quarterly reporting. Specifically: Motor vehicle thefts are down 46% overall in 2022 with a 17% reduction …