JBLM 2022 Growth Coordination Plan Discussion Scheduled

The SSMCP will host a virtual open house on July 26 to get public comment about the plan, which will be released next spring.

Pierce County Recognizing Park And Recreation Month

In July, park enthusiasts are asked to share on social media their meaningful everyday adventures in parks and on trails.

Day And Nighttime Artillery Training At JBLM This Week

If you live near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, expect a little extra noise between Wednesday morning and Friday night.

Lakewood's American Lake Park Reopens Following Weekend Homicide

The park had been closed after a deadly altercation Saturday. A suspect has been arrested, and it has since been reopened to the public.

Lakewood Helps Relocate Living WWI Memorial

After WWI, 500 oak trees were planted along I-5, but encroachment has since whittled that number down.

Lakewood To Close Dog Parks For Improvements This Week

Both parks at Fort Steilacoom Park will be closed for one day this week as the crews tidy up and repair loose ends.

JBLM To Air Memorial Day Recording In Lieu Of In-Person Ceremony

Due to the pandemic, the base says they've made the tough call to cancel all in-person Memorial Day events this year.

Day And Nighttime Mortar Training Returns To JBLM This Week

The base says to expect extra noise at all hours of the day starting Monday and running through to the weekend.

Late Night, Large Scale Training Begins Wednesday At JBLM

Crews will be training with demolitions, so neighbors should expect some extra noise the next few days.

Pierce Health Now Accepting Walk-Ins At Lakewood Vaccine Clinic

The Tacoma - Pierce County Health Department would prefer if patients sign up, but they can fit in 50 or more walk-in appointments a day.

Lakewood Police Host Law Enforcement Memorial Week Blood Drive

The Cascade Regional Blood Services Bus will be at Lakewood Police Department headquarters May 13th for a community blood drive event.

Fundraisers Established For Victims Of Lakewood Apartment Fire

A fire in the Four Fountains Apartments Tuesday destroyed 10 units, leaving a number of residents without homes.

Lakewood Manager's Weekly Bulletin For April 9

The work will take approximately 18 months to complete and will be performed in several stages.

JBLM Resumes Mortar And Artillery Training For The Next 10 Days

Anyone who lives near Joint Base Lewis-McChord can expect some more noise for the next week and change.

Lakewood Manager's Weekly Bulletin For April 2

The Lakewood Farmers Market will operate at Fort Steilacoom Park from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Friday between May 21 and Sept 24.

Lakewood Manager's Weekly Bulletin For March 26

The City of Lakewood’s MyLakewood311 app surpassed 15,000 cumulative citizen reports in March of 2021.

Lakewood Manager's Weekly Bulletin For March 19

A second review is scheduled for April 7 at 6:30 pm. The public hearing will be held April 21st at 6:30 pm.

Lakewood City Managers Weekly Bulletin For March 19

On March 8, the Lakewood City Council received the City’s 2020 Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) Report.

Lakewood Listed As One Of Washington's Most Diverse Suburbs

Niche ranked Washington cities on all sorts of metrics from public schooling to housing, and found Lakewood to be one of the most diverse.

Lakewood City Manager’s Weekly Bulletin For March 12

On March 8, the Lakewood City Council received the City’s 2020 Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) Report.

Lakewood Considers New Subarea Plan To Highlight Lakewood Station, Major Economic Development Project Lakewood Landing

The City Council will hold a virtual public hearing on the proposed LSDS Plan on Monday, April 5 at 7:00 pm.

Lakewood City Manager’s Weekly Bulletin For March 5

The City is still reviewing artist entries for the 25th Anniversary Art Contest and winners are expected to be announced on April 8, 2021.

Lakewood Spring Community Clean-Up On April 17 And 18

Lakewood Spring Community Clean-Up On April 17 And 18.

Day & Nighttime Artillery Training At JBLM This Week

If you live near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, expect a little extra noise this week.

Lakewood Turns 25, City Council Declares Year Of Celebration

Local leaders are looking back on a quarter-century of Lakewood history.

Lakewood City Manager’s Weekly Bulletin For February 19

It is anticipated that Lakewood residents can begin filing applications starting on March 16, 2021 through March 30, 2021.

BINGO is back at AMVETS in Tacoma

Many have waited & now it's here

Lakewood City Manager Publishes Weekly Bulletin For February 12, 2021

Services will resume Tuesday, February 16, 2021 also note the City Council regular meeting will be Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 7 p.m.

JBLM To Resume Mortar And Artillery Training Next Week

If you live near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, expect a little extra noise for a few days after Valentine's.

Toxic Algae Advisory Lifted For Spanaway Lake

The health department says everyone should check for algae before getting near the water, however.

Lakewood City Manager Publishes Weekly Bulletin For February 5

After the car crashed and was on fire, the female was pulled out of the car to the sidewalk.

Lakewood City Manager’s Weekly Bulletin For January 29, 2021

Board and commission descriptions, meeting schedule and application form can be found online.

Lakewood City Manager’s Weekly Bulletin For January 22, 2021

The Larry Saunders Award comes with a $1000 grant to a non-profit organization (501c3) in Lakewood, courtesy of the Lakewood Community.

Selden Family Honored For Service In Lakewood City

The Selden family service to Lakewood goes back to 1958, when Ed Selden became a Rotarian.

Lakewood City Manager Shares Weekly Bulletin For January 15, 2021

City services will be closed for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day on Monday, January 18, 2021.

Lakewood City Manager Publishes Weekly Bulletin For December 31

Please note that City services will be closed on January 1, 2021 for New Year’s Day. City services will resume on January 4, 2021.

Lakewood City Manager Publishes Weekly Bulletin For December 18

The purpose of the CARES Act was to provide fast and direct economic assistance for individuals, businesses, and local governments.

Latest Issue Of Lakewood Connections Magazine Is Now Available

Click the link below to view the magazine.

Lakewood City Manager Publishes Weekly Bulletin For December 4

Mr. Simpson is a retired history professor at Pierce College where he taught for over 25 years.

MyLakewood311 App Gets An Update

MyLakewood311 allows you to access information about Lakewood at your fingertips including the ability to contact us whenever, wherever.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.