City Of La Center

10/30/2026

Boo! Halloween celebrations begin at noon and we've got treats! Trick or Treat at City Hall until 5pm and then head up to Legacy Park for free pumpkin carving, Monster's Inc. and a raffle! 🎃

10/28/2026

The city is proud to work alongside dozens of dedicated first responders whose selflessness and bravery ensure the safety and health of our community. Today, National First Responders Day, we thank the police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics who show up for La Center year-round.

10/27/2026

We're dressing up! Are you?

Trick or treat at City Hall this Friday! Then, stop by Legacy Park for a showing of Monsters, Inc. with free popcorn, cookies, and pumpkin carving! 🎃

10/26/2026

10/16/2026

Reminder! On June 10, 2026, City Council approved Resolution 492 after a sewer utility rate study and resident feedback. Starting January 2027, an additional volumetric charge of $1.83 per 100 cubic feet of water usage using winter averaging will be added to the monthly sewer rate for single family homes.

While over the last ten years, city sewer rates have not increased, operating expenses, insurance, salary and materials costs have risen. In addition to aging infrastructure, our sewer plant has not had a major update in over 20 years. This change in sewer billing will allow the city to continue to offer reliable service to residents and perform state mandated updates to the system. Furthermore, volumetric billing will give residents increased control over their rates.

For those with questions about this decision, check out our website to view previous City Council discussions. We will have more details about how volumetric rates will influence your sewer bill in the coming months. If you have concerns regarding your new rate, we encourage you to check out our limited-income utility billing rates: https://ci.lacenter.wa.us/city-departments/administrative-services/utility-billing/.

You have 3 options with the online payment: you may pay from your checking account, your savings account, or a credit card.

10/15/2026

Update: This closure will begin the week of October 19th.

🚧SIDEWALK CLOSURE NOTICE:

The 4th St crosswalks and sidewalks between Cedar Ave and Stonecreek Dr will close October 19th, for retaining wall construction on the 4th St widening project. Pedestrians will need to walk north on Cedar Ave, east on 5th St, and south along Stonecreek Dr to travel east of the 4th St project. There is a temporary sidewalk installed east of Stonecreek Dr along 4th St to accommodate foot traffic.

10/13/2026

🚧SIDEWALK CLOSURE NOTICE:

The 4th St crosswalks and sidewalks between Cedar Ave and Stonecreek Dr will close October 19th, for retaining wall construction on the 4th St widening project. Pedestrians will need to walk north on Cedar Ave, east on 5th St, and south along Stonecreek Dr to travel east of the 4th St project. There is a temporary sidewalk installed east of Stonecreek Dr along 4th St to accommodate foot traffic.

10/09/2026

Spencer Road will now also close Monday, October 12th for continued work. Please continue to use the detour route.

🚧Starting October 8th, Spencer Road will see periodic daytime closures for a storm drainpipe installation. These closures will take place October 8th-9th.

All traffic must use the NW 299th St and La Center Road detour routes during these times.

See a detour map posted on our website: https://ci.lacenter.wa.us/spencer-road-improvement-closure-detour-route-map/