The Association of Washington Cities Center for Quality Communities will award up to three $3,000 scholarships in 2025 to high school seniors who are active in leadership in their city government, community or school. The City of University Place can nominate one graduating high school senior. Applicants must be Washington state residents, reside in University […]
Make a Date for Lunch with the Chief
U.P. Police Chief Pat Burke invites members of the community to join him and the UPPD leadership team for a light lunch and conversation in the City Council Chambers on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from noon to 1 p.m. Chief Burke will explain how 2023 levy funds are being put to work today to enhance public […]
Santa Will Light U.P.’s Christmas Tree on Dec. 6
Get your holiday attire ready and make plans to be a part of the celebration of the annual lighting of the Christmas Tree in Market Square on Friday, Dec. 6. Participants are welcome to arrive at 4:30 p.m., but the festivities officially begin at 5 p.m. when Santa will arrive on a West Pierce Fire […]
Work on Phase 2 of 35th Street West Improvements Begins
Work is scheduled to begin this week on Phase 2 of improvements along 35th Street West from Bridgeport Way to Grandview Drive. The contractor will begin clearing brush and trees along the length of the site. When complete, the project will feature planter strips with street trees, new six-foot sidewalks, and five-foot bike lanes on […]
The University Place City Council Nov. 18 Meeting Agendas
The University Place City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting (agenda) on Nov. 18 (5 PM) and a Regular Council Meeting at 6:30 pm. Access the Regular Council Meeting agenda and access instructions here.
Let Us Never Forget
Members of the University Place community, including current and former City Council Members, were joined by personnel from JBLM for the annual Veterans Day remembrance event at Cirque Park. Also in attendance were Rep. Mari Leavitt (WA-28), Elizabeth Grasher, Town of Steilacoom council member, and U.P. Scout Pack #148. Chaplain Major Brian Osborn of the […]
UPPD Police Blotter – Nov. 13
The most recent significant public safety activity in University Place can be read here.
Public Hearing: 2025-2026 Biennial City Budget
The City Council of the City of University Place will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 18, 2024, as part of its regular meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at 3609 Market Place West, Third Floor, to consider the adoption of the proposed 2025-2026 Biennial City Budget. The public is encouraged […]
It’s Almost Time to Light Up University Place
In what has become a popular holiday tradition, businesses in University Place, especially those located on the main commercial corridors of Bridgeport Way, 27th Street, and Mildred Street West, are encouraged to light up their businesses with white lights for the holidays. Lights not only bring attention to your business and encourage people to shop […]