The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on April 15 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
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The University Place City Council April 13 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Special County Meeting on April 13 (8:30 AM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Youth Firefighter Academy Scheduled for June 22-23
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) is hosting the 6th annual Youth Academy the weekend of June 22-23, 2024 and will be accepting applications May 1-15, 2024. This two-day program teaches teens interested in a career in the fire service about what it means to be a firefighter. The weekend will be filled with lots […]
Dig Out Those Garden Gloves
Please make plans to join in an annual rite of spring in University Place: Parks Appreciation Day. Held in conjunction with April’s Earth Day celebrations, this year’s Parks Appreciation Day will take place on Saturday, April 20 at the Curran Apple Orchard (3920 Grandview Drive W.). Beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing until noon, volunteers […]
Back Where He Belongs
During the City Council’s regular meeting on Monday, April 1, a familiar face was re-introduced to the community. Cory Shears, a retired sergeant with the University Place Police Department, has been hired to serve as the new community outreach officer for UPPD. In his new role, Shears will be tasked with addressing lower-level public safety […]
Park and Recreation Commission Public Meeting on Cirque Park Improvements
Please make plans to attend a public meeting on Thursday, April 11 from 6-8 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to learn more about improvements to Cirque Park. Feedback from the 2023 “Reimagining Cirque Park” community survey resulted in ideas for the park, including the prospect of developing a Community Center on the 22-acre […]
UPPD Police Blotter – Apr. 3
The most recent significant public safety activity in University Place can be read here.
March 2024 Alarm Summary
In March 2024, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to 1,516 calls for service, which was an average of 49 calls per day. Approximately 82% of those responses were for emergency medical aid.
27th Street Business District Survey Closes April 17
As a major east-west route from Fircrest to Puget Sound, the 27th Street Business District was U.P.’s original business corridor. Today it is home to more than 150 businesses including eateries, medical and professional services, salons and automotive repair—to name just a few. The business district runs along 27th Street West from Elwood Drive West […]