Do you want to contribute to the city where you live? Do you want to meet fellow residents who are engaged and enthusiastic about the future of University Place? If so, the City of University Place has volunteer openings on its Economic Development Advisory, Park Advisory and Planning commissions. Commission members’ perspectives and experience help […]
Grab Coffee with a Cop Tuesday, Oct. 8
Change up your routine and stop by NW Medical Arts at 5350 Orchard St. W. on Tuesday, Oct. 8 from noon-2 p.m. for free afternoon coffee and snacks as part of U.P.’s annual Coffee with a Cop event. Spend a few minutes chatting with Police Chief Pat Burke, Community Outreach Officer Cory Shears and other […]
Oom-pah at Oktoberfest on Oct. 11
One of U.P.’s most popular events of the year will fill Market Square with the sounds of polka music and laughter when Oktoberfest returns to University Place on Oct. 11. Invite your friends and neighbors to join you for an evening of music with the Bean’s Beer and Brat Polka Band and good eats from […]
The University Place City Council October 7 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on October 7 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
U.P. Refuse & Recycling Fall Clean UP and Canned Food Drive
Residents NORTH of 40th St W. Saturday, Oct. 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents SOUTH of 40th St W. Saturday, Oct. 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dispose of and/or recycle some unwanted items and yard waste for FREE! Clean Up Rules: Limit: 1 load per household for all items EXCEPT for […]
UPPD Police Blotter – Oct. 2
The most recent significant public safety activity in University Place can be read here.
Share Your Thoughts on “Middle Housing” in U.P.
Residents of U.P. are going to be hearing a lot about “middle housing” in 2025. New state legislation requires cities and counties to allow middle housing, which are housing types that fall between detached single-family homes and large apartment complexes. U.P. will begin allowing middle housing next July and is currently seeking community input on […]
Coffee with Cory
U.P.’s Community Outreach Officer Cory Shears has begun holding a series of casual get-togethers with the public to share updates on his work in the community. He has already met with apartment residents and invited Rachel Adler, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for West Pierce Fire & Rescue, to join him to share important information on how […]
Oktoberfest in Market Square is Oct. 11
Start practicing your polka because Oktoberfest will return to Market Square on Friday, Oct. 11 from 5-9 p.m.! The Jacob Bean Polka Band will get the crowd moving while pumpkin carver Wade Lapp will amaze young and old alike with his “gourd-eous” works of art. There will also be food and treats including the Manic […]