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 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.

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.

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

• 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. 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. 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
• 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.
• 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.

Planning and Community Development

• The City of Lake Stevens is ranked 7th in Washington state in compliance with the new Senate Bill 5290 regarding permit process review time frames in 2024. This ranking reflects the hard work of the Planning and Community Development Department. We are so proud of their dedication to the city.

Police Department

• Congratulations Deputy Chief Dean Thomas on your well-deserved promotion! We look forward to your leadership. Deputy Chief Thomas manages the Operations and Support Services Divisions. For more information, visit: https://lakestevenswa.gov/255/Support-Services

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.

City Meetings 

• 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=&