Enjoy free evening concerts this summer in the Curran Apple Orchard (3920 Grandview Dr.). The Curran Orchard Concert Series kicks off on Thursday, July 6 with a performance by the Billy Shew Band, whose influences range from Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn to Brad Paisley and John Denver. Pack a blanket and a picnic […]
Soak Up Scenes from the U.P. Garden Tour
Take a few minutes to enjoy this beautiful video of Barbara Lee’s garden, one of the featured stops on the 2023 Garden Tour sponsored by the U.P. Historical Society. Lee’s garden is full of beauty and whimsy. From the Happy Place children’s space to water features and international touches such as Japanese maples, pagodas and even […]
8th Annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic Scheduled for July 16
Young and old alike are invited to spend Sunday, July 16 at the Curran Apple Orchard (3920 Grandview Dr. W.) tending to their teddy bears (or other favorite stuffed animals). From 1 to 4 p.m., they can get their bears checked out at the teddy bear health clinic, hear teddy bear stories and do some […]
Report Fireworks Noise Violations Online
Discharging fireworks in University Place is only legal between the hours of 9 a.m. to midnight on July 4. Those who wish to report the illegal discharge of fireworks can make a report online at www.fireworksreport.com from now through 6 a.m. on July 5. To file an online report, simply provide a valid address where the […]
The University Place City Council July 3 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on July 3 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Rep. Marilyn Strickland Visits U.P.
Tuesday, June 27, U.S. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) visited University Place to deliver a $190,000 check to the Food Lifeline Food Bank thanks to contributions from Fred Meyer, QFC and the Kroger Zero Hunger/Zero Waste Foundation. She then visited two local projects that are being funded through the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. Strickland was […]
Report Fireworks Violations Online
With Independence Day coming soon, residents are reminded that legal fireworks can only be discharged in University Place on July 4 from 9 a.m. to midnight. Only hand-held and groundbased sparking devices which are non-aerial and non-explosive are legal for discharge in U.P. These are: Residents who wish to report a violation of U.P.’s fireworks […]
Don’t Blow It
The Fourth of July is still almost three weeks away, which means anyone who is caught discharging fireworks in U.P. before 9 a.m. on July 4 risks fines of up to $250 plus fees, costs and assessments. Fireworks are only legal for discharge in the City of University Place from 9 a.m. to midnight on […]
In Their Honor
Please take a few minutes to watch this video about the University Place Veterans Plaza in Cirque Park. This public-private partnership demonstrates the hard work of the University Place Veterans Plaza Organization 501(c3) members as well as the City of U.P.’s commitment to its veterans, their families and current active-duty personnel, including those from the […]