Submitted by Sgt. Charles Porche, Lakewood Police Department. Multiple weeks of arduous investigation led to the execution of a search/arrest warrant in the early morning hours on Thursday, 09.19.2024, in Arlington, WA. A father and son were arrested without incident, and numerous items of evidentiary value tying them to the scene were located. The two […]
Hearing: Proposed amendments to Lakewood’s Shoreline Master Program
The City of Lakewood and Washington Department of Ecology are seeking public comments on proposed 2024 locally-initiated amendments to the City’s shoreline master program (SMP). In 2024, the City updated its Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) to reflect the best available science (BAS) now available about how to protect fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas (FWHCAs) […]
Lakewood City Council denies request to vacate 100th Street SW
The Lakewood City Council denied a request to vacate a portion of 100th Street SW at its Sept. 16, 2024 regular meeting. The adjoining property owners requested the vacation. The property is publicly owned by the city. It runs from 100th Street into Lake Steilacoom. The property is described on page 20 of a 2023 street ends […]
The Lakewood City Council September 16 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on September 16 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood City Manager September 13 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) September 13 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Artist Reception: Souls & Stories
The final artist reception of 2024 features local artists Sylvi Estrella and Laurie Davenport. Meet the artists, view their work and enjoy refreshments and live music at Lakewood City Hall, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. The duo’s exhibit: Souls & Stories, focuses on the art of people. Estrella and Davenport share a passion […]
Update: 100th Street vacation request
The applicant requesting the Lakewood City Council vacate a portion of 100th Street SW that runs into Lake Steilacoom is asking the Lakewood City Council to continue its review and consideration of the request, known as Ordinance No. 810. The City Council previously postponed action on the request at its Aug. 19, 2024 meeting. At that […]
Lakewood intends to request release of funds for Gravelly Lake Commons housing project
Notice of: City of Lakewood 6000 Main St. SW Lakewood, WA 98499 253-512-2261, in association with Pierce County Department of Human Services 3602 Pacific Ave., Suite 200 Tacoma, WA 98418 and Washington State Department of Commerce Multi Family Housing Unit 1011 Plum St. SE Olympia, WA 98504. These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural […]
Business Showcase: Burs Restaurant
Burs has been a staple in Lakewood since the 1950s. For nearly 70 years, the welcoming staff at Burs has served comfort food to Lakewood residents in the morning and provided a space to meet their friends after work at night. Throughout this time, ownership of the restaurant has changed twice but the spirit of […]