City Hall and Police Department Lobby Closed For All-City Meeting

The Lake Stevens City Hall and the Police Department lobby will both be closed for a few hours on Monday, October 3, 2022, for an All-City Meeting.

• City Hall will be closed from 11 am - 1 pm (normal lunch hour closure is 12 pm - 1 pm)
• Police Department lobb...

Volunteer Opportunities with City Boards and Commissions

The City is seeking to fill vacancies on the Veterans Commission and Salary Commission.  

The Veterans Commission represents the U.S. military veteran constituency in the Lake Stevens community and works to provide support and opportunities to vet...

Lake Stevens Community Survey

Share your thoughts! The City is running a confidential survey to learn what you like about your quality of life here. Your answers will help us plan for the future. Please take a few minutes to share what you think. You can access the survey at Lake Stev...

Lake Stevens Film Festival 2022

On Saturday, October 8, 2022, the Lake Stevens Film Festival brings films and filmmakers from the Pacific Northwest together for a one-day screening event. LSFF was established to cultivate an appreciation for the arts within Lake Stevens and showcase div...

A Message from Mayor Gailey

A message from Mayor Gailey:

I am proud to join my fellow mayors, police chiefs, and the sheriff in the making of this video which gives you a view into the current-day challenges facing law enforcement and the safety of our communities.  

Public s...

Transportation Survey for Mid Snohomish County

The Snohomish County Transportation Coalition (Snotrac) is conducting public surveys for the Mid, East, and South areas of Snohomish County; Mid Snohomish County includes Lake Stevens residents.  They want to know what transportation issues you f...

September is Celebrate Puget Sound Starts Here Month

Seeking Interested Investors To Develop Near Market Place and 99th Ave NE

Lake Stevens is a rapidly growing community and with its surrounding areas, will grow to a population of approximately 50,000 and provide approximately 8,000 jobs by 2035.  

Residents and tourists enjoy easy access to many recreational opportuniti...

Upgraded Outdoor Burning Ban

Cost Share Program For Lake-Friendly Landscaping

The City and Snohomish Conservation District are providing a limited-time cost share opportunity to encourage lake-friendly landscaping. See the flyer below for more details; click on the image for the PDF version for download/print.

Preference will be giv...

Call For HarvestFest 2022 Participants

We're excited to announce the return of the City's annual HarvestFest on Halloween, Monday, October 31, 4 - 8 pm at North Cove Park. 

The HarvestFest is a free, family-friendly event that features trick-or-treating, a costume par...

Interim Safety Measures for Walking Lanes

The City is working to improve the safety of children walking to school. Lake Stevens is applying for a Safe Routes to School grant to help fund permanent safety improvements. 

As an interim step, raised white lane deflectors and curbs have&nb...

Press Release - City Council Passes Transportation Benefit District Resolution

The Lake Stevens City Council unanimously approved a resolution to place a 0.2% (two-tenths of one percent) sales tax increase to fund a Transportation Benefit District (TBD) on the November 8, 2022 General Election ballot. If approved by voters, the TBD ...

Ordinance 1140 Amendment

On June 28, 2022, the City Council approved Ordinance 1140 adopting the 2019 Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington. Ordinance 1140 amends Lake Stevens Municipal Code 11.06.030 to require all development applications that meet the following c...

Lake Stevens City Council Considers Sales Tax for November’s Ballot

When the City of Lake Stevens surveyed residents about their sidewalks, streets, and pathways, over 900 people took part. Residents ranked the thoroughfares in order of priority for upgrades to improve safety and relieve traffic congestion. Capital projec...

A Message From the Mayor and City Council

The entire Lake Stevens community is devastated by the tragic incident that occurred at the Davies Beach recreational area on Sunday, June 26. 

We send our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the individual who passed. Our thoughts...

Lake Stevens Seeks Accreditation by American Public Works Association

6-21-2022

APWA Accreditation Process – Six Months Later

The City of Lake Stevens is pursuing accreditation from the nationally-recognized American Public Works Association (APWA). The process will improve efficiency, safety, and service levels of ...

Ziply® Fiber Is Coming To Lake Stevens

Ziply Fiber announced that it is investing in major network and infrastructure upgrades and fiber deployment in Lake Stevens. The company plans to enable its ultra-high-speed, 100-percent fiber-optic network, its popular “Gig-speed” service and its indust...

WSDOT/SR 9 Roundabout Construction Project Updates

9-29-2022

EXTENDED WEEKEND CLOSURES: The intersection of Vernon Road and N. Davies Road will be closed Thursday, September 29 at 9 pm to Tuesday, October 4 at 5 am.

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) crews will be rebuilding the roundabou...

Reminder About Parking at Catherine Creek Park

As the community enjoys Catherine Creek Park and the use of its disc golf course, the City and the Lake Stevens School District would like to remind everyone that parking in the Mount Pilchuck Elementary school district parking lot is prohibited during sc...

Lake Stevens/Sno-Isle Library Comparison Information

Looking for more information on library funding options and comparisons? Click here to visit the City's Civic Center page for more information, including the 2022 proposed budget and library financials.

Join In on the Walk 5 Challenge and Walk 10,000 Steps

Trails provide several community benefits, from connecting to various destinations provides people with multiple options for getting around the city, increasing levels of physical activity, and can reduce motor vehicle trips, which improves air pollution ...