This summer, Pierce County is doing an urban heat mapping project. Lakewood is one of the cities being mapped. This community-based science project will be conducted by heat ambassadors. Volunteers are needed for three, one-hour time slots starting at 6 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Aug. 3 and Aug. 10. Two backup dates, […]
Hipkins Road reopens Monday
Hipkins road is scheduled to reopen to traffic Monday, July 15, 2024 between its intersections with Cross Lane and Steilacoom Boulevard. New road closures that take effect the same day. They include the section of Hipkins between Cross Lane and 104th Street SW, and Angle Lane which will close from Elwood Drive to Hipkins Road. Drivers […]
City of Lakewood Small Works Abatement Roster
The City of Lakewood is accepting applications for a Small Works Abatement Roster for both federally and non-federally funded residential and commercial demolition of dangerous buildings, lead abatement, asbestos abatement, hazardous materials abatement, and methamphetamine abatements within the city limits of Lakewood. Contractors needed include: All contractors must be licensed, bonded and insured in the […]
No Lakewood Farmers Market or Summer Concerts for two weeks
The Lakewood Farmers Market and Summer Nights at the Pavilion Summer Concert are on hiatus the next two weeks. There will be no market or concert July 16 or 23. The pause is so the City of Lakewood can prepare for and recover from SummerFEST, happening July 20 at Fort Steilacoom Park. The market and […]
Lakewood City Council considers updates to code around public camping restrictions
Last year the Lakewood City Council adopted two ordinances to address concerns around camping on public property. They are Ordinance 728, restricting camping or erecting structures in parks or on city rights-of-way, and Ordinance 783, making it unlawful to occupy public property. The city’s ordinances are like those adopted in other jurisdictions, including Grants Pass, Oregon. The […]
The Lakewood City Council July 15 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on July 15 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood City Manager July 12 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) July 12 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Lakewood’s Lora Inoute named to UW Oshkosh Dean’s List
Lakewood’s Lora Inouye has been named to the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester across its three campuses (Fond du Lac, Fox Cities and Oshkosh). The term grade-point average (GPA) requirement for Dean’s List is 3.75 out of a possible 4.0. To qualify, a student must have been enrolled in a […]
Hearing: Proposed vacation of portion of 100th St SW
On Monday, August 5, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, the Lakewood City Council will hear public testimony on the proposed vacation of a portion of 100th Street SW lying west of Dekoven Drive and east of Steilacoom Lake, a street end abutting a body of water, pursuant to RCW 35.79.035. The area is […]