The South Sound’s not-to-be-missed summer celebration is July 15, when the City of Lakewood hosts its annual SummerFEST. This free festival is the city’s largest event of the year and offers something fun for everyone. The party kicks off at 11 a.m. with welcoming remarks by Mayor Jason Whalen. Immediately following House Band of Lakewood takes the […]
The Lakewood City Council June 26 Meeting Agendas
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Joint Meeting with the Lakewood Water District on June 26 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here. That meeting with be followed by a City Council Study Session at 7 pm. Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Waughop Lake alum treatment planned
During the week of June 26, 2023 the city’s contractor will apply treatment to Waughop Lake. The current level of phosphorus in the lake is at a level that could result in potentially hazardous algae blooms. Waughop Lake has a long history of toxic algae blooms resulting in the issuance of health advisories by the […]
Lakewood City Manager June 23 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) June 23 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Council Corner: June 20, 2023 meeting recap
At its regular meeting Tuesday the Lakewood City Council took action on the following items: As part of its meeting Council also held two public hearings. One on the proposed Six-Year (2024-2029) Transportation Improvement Program. The other on the proposed 2023 Comprehensive Plan amendments. Both items are set for final Council action at the July […]
Road closures planned for JBLM Airshow
Road closure alert: 112th Street South bordering McChord Field will be closed between 34th Ave S and 26th Ave S for three days in July leading up to and during the JBLM Airshow. The closures are a required safety protocol for the Army’s Thunderbirds to fiy. The road will close 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 14, Saturday, July […]
The Lakewood City Council June 20 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on June 20 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood Community Drum Circle
Join the Lakewood Arts Commission for a first-of-its-kind event in Lakewood: A Community Drum Circle. This interactive event is meant for people of all ages and abilities. Have a drum? Bring it! Need a drum? There will be some available. Don’t feel like playing? That’s OK too, come enjoy the beat. Check out this fun […]
Council Corner: June 12, 2023 meeting recap
First quarter police report. Lakewood Police Chief Patrick D. Smith reported on the first quarter police statistics. Calls for service increased 3.6% in the first three months of 2023 compared to the final three months of 2022. Year-to-date calls for police increased 7.5%. Arrests increased 10.5% compared to the first quarter of 2022. The percentage of […]