Welcome to the city's informational page, Splash! Sit back and take a deep dive into what's going on around the lake. Check back weekly for new updates.

Mayor's Office

• On Monday, September 15, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, and Thursday, September 25, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, community members are invited to join Mayor Brett Gailey at the Starbucks (next to MOD Pizza) at Frontier Village in Lake Stevens. Bring your questions or comments and chat over your favorite beverage with the Mayor. It’s a casual setting that provides the perfect opportunity to get to know your Mayor while discussing City-related topics that are important to you.
• On August 14, 2025, the City of Lake Stevens had the honor of hosting a Legislative Reception. At the event, we showcased the city’s significant accomplishments and milestones met over the past year, while sharing our vision of what is yet to come for the city of Lake Stevens. We invited valued members from our State and Federal legislators’ offices as well as our local business and non-profit leaders. The city looks forward to continuing to build relationships and engage in legislative advocacy so Lake Stevens can continue to grow and thrive. To view a copy of the Legislative Reception Presentation presented by Mayor Gailey, visit: https://www.lakestevenswa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15196/Legislative-Reception-2025-PP

Human Resources

• The city is hiring Police Officers to fill current vacancies and have an expedited hiring process for entry level, entry level advanced, and lateral officers. Lateral police officers are eligible for a hiring bonus up to $25,000 and $5,000 for moving expenses. Apply today at https://wa-lakestevens2.civicplus.com/377/Police-Officer-Testing-Process.
• Have you considered improving your problem solving and facilitation skills? The city has two spots left for the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification fall session. Classes are on Tuesdays from September 16th - December 2nd from 8:30am - 12:30pm. No classes on October 21st and November 11th. What will you get out of the course? You will learn how to identify a problem, understand what is causing it, and improve the way things get done. This course is open to anyone, and it is applicable to work in every industry. For more information and to register, visit: https://lakestevenswa.gov/682/Lean-Six-Sigma-Training

Public Works  

• Main Street Improvements Update, 9/3/25: Once PUD installs and approves the vault lids, the contractor will pour the remaining sidewalk sections. In the coming weeks, the construction crew will continue with sidewalk pours, final concrete, and landscaping. At this stage, the city has completed all tasks within its control. The utility companies must perform their work before the project can be finalized. Significant progress has been made, and completion is anticipated to be by the end of the year, leading to a renovated and improved downtown area for all residents and visitors to enjoy! Check out the project page for more information and to sign up for project updates: https://lakestevenswa.civilspace.io/en/projects/main-street-improvements-project
• It's that time of the year! In partnership with Waste Management, the free Community Cleanup Event is this Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 9 am - 1 pm, at Cavelero Mid-High School. This year, the city also partnered with E-Cycle Washington adding more eligible items you can dispose of. Check out the flyers below for more details. Questions? Contact Lake Stevens Public Works at 425-622-9403. 

• Interested in learning how to properly cut, store, and plant willow livestakes? The city’s Environmental Programs team is hosting a Livestake Harvesting Workshop on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Join us at 2202 Hartford Drive from 10 – 11 am. Together, we can help restore streambanks and improve habitat for local wildlife. Interested? Email: tpesce@lakestevenswa.gov

• Do you love Lake Stevens? If so, take the pledge to protect! Join your neighbors in keeping our lake clean and healthy. Small actions at home make a big difference for water quality and wildlife habitats.To learn more and to take the pledge, visit: https://lakestevenswa.civilspace.io/en/projects/i-love-lake-pledge-to-protect-and-toolkit Everyone who pledges gets a free sticker, and a few lucky storytellers will also receive an “I Love Lake” yard sign!

• Stormwater facility inspections are underway! Help us keep you informed about your stormwater facilities. The city's Environmental Programs team is building a public-facing page to share facility health and maintenance information for stormwater systems in our community. In this first phase, we are collecting up-to-date contact information for Homeowners Associations (HOAs) and private developments responsible for facility maintenance. If you manage or represent a development or HOA, please provide your contact details. This ensures you will receive timely updates about inspections and facility health; maintenance guidance and resources; and notifications about issues that may affect your property. Working together, we can help protect our local waterways and ensure stormwater systems are functioning as intended. Submit your contact information today at: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/4f55592a27984c80a6cb46a05a237d42/ For more project information, visit: https://lakestevenswa.civilspace.io/en/projects/public-stormwater-page

• Interested in learning about capital projects Lake Stevens is working on? Visit: https://lakestevenswa.gov/476/Capital-Projects. Check back regularly for updates or sign up to be notified when new information is added.

Parks and Recreation

• The latest T.R.A.I.L.S Activity Guide, keeping our community informed of events, recreation programs and classes, activities, and more, is live! Visit the T.R.A.I.L.S. Activity Guide page to subscribe to the mailing list when new issues are published: https://lakestevenswa.gov/ActivityGuide
• The Lake Stevens War Memorial will be closed next Wednesday, September 10, 2025, for a construction project. The current emblems for each branch of the armed forces are being removed, then larger holes are being cut into the concrete. Once the holes are made, the emblems will be installed.
• Parking will be enforced at North Cove and Davies Beach boat launches; $100 citations will be issued for parking violations. Per LSMC 7.12.090: Failure to display valid permit or receipt for paying day use fees. Cars parked in designated boat trailer stalls. Citations are issued by the Lake Stevens Police Department and directed to the Marysville Court for processing. Citations will be issued for non-payment of fees. Visit the City's boat launch page, https://lakestevenswa.gov/boatlaunch for more information.
• Fall is on its way and it’s time to clean out those closets and crannies! Join the city-wide garage sale Saturday and Sunday, October 4 and 5, 2025, 9 am - 4 pm. Registration will open on Sunday, September 1 through Thursday, October 2; visit https://lakestevenswa.gov/GarageSales to register.
• The Discover Pass will no longer be accepted at the North Cove boat launch after November 30, 2025. Visit the City's boat launch page for information on which passes are accepted. https://www.lakestevenswa.gov/boatlaunch
• If you have lost an item at a city park, email Parks@lakestevenswa.gov or call (425) 622-9406 to inquire about your item.
• Looking for a family friendly way to spend a Saturday? Are you or your child wanting to learn more about joining a Lake Stevens High School group or club? Join us for Going a Viking at Lundeen Park, Saturday, September 20, 2025, 11 AM - 6 PM.  Visit our website for past event photos and more! https://lakestevenswa.gov/GoingAViking
• Are you looking for volunteer opportunities with the City?  We have a variety of positions available for our upcoming events from photography and event stations to runners and customer service. For more details and to sign up, visit https://lakestevenswa.gov/volunteer or email events@lakestevenswa.gov
• The city's FREE, family-friendly annual event, HarvestFest, returns to North Cove Park on Halloween, Friday, October 31, from 4 - 7 pm. Mobile food vendors will be available. Free activities include trick-or-treat at the business and community group booths, arts and crafts, and exploring big rig vehicles on Mill Spur. 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM is sensory-friendly hour and at 5:15 PM is the participate in our all-ages costume parade. Stay tuned to the event page as more details become final. https://www.lakestevenswa.gov/harvestfest
• Looking for an event venue? Stop by The Mill Open House on Thursday, November 13, from 6 - 8 pm. Visit: https://www.lakestevenswa.gov/themillopenhouse for more information.

Police

• Are you curious what your police department does to make the City of Lake Stevens a great place to live and work? The 2025 Citizens’ Academy is a free, 9-week course starting on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. A background check is required for all participants. The deadline to apply is Monday, September 15, 2025. Classes are held at the Lake Stevens Police Department Training Center located at 1825 South Lake Stevens Road. For more information and to download an application, visit: https://www.lakestevenswa.gov/554/Citizens-Academy

In Other News..

• Join us for Town Hall: Public Engagement Night! This is your opportunity to hear what’s going on around the lake while connecting with city officials and a chance to ask your questions. Mark your calendars for Monday, October 6, 2025, at 7 pm, at The Mill. The evening will feature two presentations with Q & A to follow. Click the link to learn more: https://lakestevenswa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=995
• The September Latest on The Lake, the City's quarterly newsletter, keeping our community informed of city projects, happenings, and events is live! Visit the Latest on The Lake page to subscribe and download the latest issue. https://www.lakestevenswa.gov/522/Latest-on-The-Lake-Newsletter
• Looking for volunteer opportunities that allow you to support your local community? The city has an account with JustServe.org. This website gives organizations a place to showcase volunteer opportunities for people interested in volunteering. Visit the Lake Stevens Just Serve webpage.
• The city had the honor of representing Lake Stevens at the American Public Works Association’s Public Works Expo conference in Chicago last week. The city was asked to present two workshop sessions and to be a part of a panel discussion. Since successfully completing the American Public Works Association accreditation process, the city was asked to share our three-year long journey, lessons learned along the way, and tips on how to bring focus and long-term success to your work projects. The presentation, “Doing More With Less by Improving Processes and Culture” session was presented by our Mayor, Public Works Director, Human Resources Director, and Public Works Analyst. The second presentation session was “Demolishing Waste with Legos” presented by our Mayor, Human Resources Director, and Public Works Analyst. This presentation focused on Lean Six Sigma training and how to problem solve and continuous improvements. Our City Administrator was asked to sit on the “What City and County Managers Want Public Works Directors to Know” panel discussion to bring awareness to the importance of strong working relationships and departmental collaboration to ensure communities thrive. What an honor to showcase the hard work and dedication of our city at a national level. Lake Stevens joined the elite group of 214 other cities across the country who have also received the APWA accreditation. Since receiving an impressive 99.7% full compliance rating, the city has improved customer service, efficiency, and overall safety. Working three years towards the accreditation has created a work culture of accountability and efficiency as well as a bond rating upgrade from Aa2 to Aa1 by Moody’s.

City Meetings 

• Monday: Parks Board at 6 pm.
• Tuesday: City Council at 6 pm.
• For more information, visit: https://lakestevenswa.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=32,30,24,26,31,14,27,28,25&Keywords=&startDate=&enddate=&