As of this year, the Washington State Department of Ecology requires the City of University Place to conduct routine inspections of commercial, industrial and multi-family facilities throughout the City of University Place to prevent pollutants from coming into contact with stormwater. Make sure your business is doing its part in preventing stormwater pollution by: U.P. […]
Color It UP Contest Winners Announced
Congratulations to the young artists who submitted winning designs for the “Color It UP” art contest. Their artwork will appear on Cirque Drive utility boxes later this summer. U.P.’s Director of Public Works Jack Ecklund said it will take a few weeks to have the winning designs transferred to the vinyl wraps that will cover […]
Ribbon Cutting: Northwest Medical Arts
Help the City of University Place welcome Northwest Medical Arts. Plan to join us on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. for a ribbon cutting at their location: 5350 Orchard St. W., Ste 202. Make plans to welcome this new business into the U.P. business community!
Watch Your Local Government at Work
On the first and third Mondays of every month, the University Place City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. to discuss important issues such as budgets and public safety. But these meetings also provide a great opportunity to celebrate the many aspects of life in U.P. that can be taken for granted. Council Member Ed Wood […]
Duck Daze Dazzles
Under picture-perfect skies, a huge crowd came out to enjoy the annual Duck Daze parade along Bridgeport Way and the ensuing celebration in Market Square on June 3. Country rock artist Joel Gibson Jr. rocked the post-parade crowd that gathered in Market Square, bringing people to their feet to dance and cheer. His music was […]
City of University Place Names Patrick Burke to be its New Chief of Police
Lt. Patrick Burke, a 12-year veteran of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD), will be the new chief of police for the City of University Place. He assumes the position from Greg Premo, who is retiring after nearly 30 years with the PCSD, the last four as U.P.’s police chief. Burke has been with the […]
Partner UP is back
Join us for Partner UP! Connect with other U.P. business owners at this FREE and casual happy hour. Thursday, June 22Hospitality tent at Chambers Bay Golf Course5:30 to 7 p.m.Light refreshments and the amazing views Chambers Bay offers. RSVP to Becky Metcalf by June 19.
The University Place City Council June 14 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on June 14 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The University Place City Council June 5 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on June 5 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.