Civic Life
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Legislature, governor give away historic sites, confident no one will notice
Inspired by a model in Lakewood, the Washington State Legislature has decided to hand Washington’s historic and heritage sites to government agencies that have nothing to do with history or heritage. Washington State lawmakers said they were inspired by what was going on in Lakewood, where the oldest grouping of buildings still in Washington, the
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A roundabout case study of a potential roundabout for Lakewood
I’m looking for signs that the new 2025-27 Lakewood City Council and new city administration are interested in what the public thinks. I’m rather cheered by a discussion that took place at the second council meeting. Here’s a surprise twist: Not everyone in city government is in favor of putting roundabouts wherever there is traffic.
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Lakewood Council opens a new year on Monday
The Lakewood City Council opens a two-year session on Monday, Jan. 5, with both housekeeping and a few matters related to city business. You can find the full agenda here as well as learn how to attend in person or online. After the swearing in of new members Philip Lindholm and Ellen Talbo, the council
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Be prepared for holiday activities Saturday night in downtown Lakewood
The Lakewood Holiday Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 6th! The activities schedule is as follows: 4:00 p.m. Free crafts, face painting, carols, food trucks, and entertainment at City Hall 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Parade 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Santa photos and gifts. 5:30 p.m. Tree lighting at City Hall
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Pierce Council Council votes Dec. 2 on Anderson Island Citizens Advisory Council
Here’s the resolution in front of the County Council: A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Correcting and Reestablishing the Terms of Office for the Anderson Island Citizens’ Advisory Board; Confirming the Reappointment of Three Existing Members (Jacob Anderson, Jeremy Kamel and Richard MacPherson); and Confirming the Appointment of Two New Members (Doug Kuehne and
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Lakewood Weekly Bulletin: Oct. 24, 2025
[ad_1] Free Community Cleanup is Tomorrow Our Fall Community Cleanup will be tomorrow, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. Head to the Lakewood Transfer Station, 3869 94th St SW, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. (last car accepted 1:45 p.m.) both days to get rid of unwanted items. The city offers this free dump
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Lakewood Weekly Bulletin: Oct. 31, 2025
[ad_1] Tree planting ceremony with Sister City Gimhae, Republic of Korea Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen, Deputy Mayor Mary Moss, city councilmembers, and Gimhae city leadership, planted a dogwood tree in front of City Hall to symbolize the strength and enduring friendship between Lakewood and Gimhae. The Sister City relationship began in 2022. Take our Parks