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 […]
Volunteers needed: Waughop Lake shoreline maintenance
The City of Lakewood is partnering with Pierce Conservation District to host monthly volunteer work parties to help remove invasive species from around Waughop Lake in Fort Steilacoom Park. The work parties will typically be held the second Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. View the event on the PCD website calendar. […]
The Lakewood City Council September 9 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on September 9 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood City Manager September 6 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) September 6 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Notice of Vacancies Parks and Recreation Advisory
The City of Lakewood is accepting applications to fill three (3) vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. DESCRIPTION: The role of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is to: QUALIFICATIONS: Members shall be residents of the City unless the Council finds that appointment of a non-resident, by virtue of business involvement or expertise, […]
The Lakewood City Council Sept. 3 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Sept. 3 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood City Manager August 30 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) August 30 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
100th Street vacation meeting date set
The Lakewood City Council postponed action on an ordinance requesting the city vacate a portion of 100th Street SW leading to Lake Steilacoom. The new date for City Council consideration is Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 at 7 p.m. That is when the City Council will review and discuss the ordinance. The Planning and Public Works Department […]
LPD conducting homicide investigation
Submitted by Sgt. Charles Porche, Lakewood Police Department. On Sunday August 26 at 7:30pm, Lakewood Officers were dispatched to multiple reports of shots fired in the area of 82nd St S and 33rd Av S. Information received was that persons were exchanging gunfire, and it appeared that at least one person had been struck. Arriving […]