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 […]
The Important Role Your Business Plays in Preventing Stormwater Pollution
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 […]