During Tacoma Public Schools January mini-term, students at the Science and Math Institute (SAMi), School of the Arts (SOTA), and Industrial Design Engineering and Art (IDEA) choose one class from a variety of exciting, hands-on courses to deep-dive into all month long. You’ll see students enthusiastic and eager to learn on any given day. Students […]
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UPPD Police Blotter – Feb. 21
The most recent significant public safety activity in University Place can be read here.
Old Military Road Pavement Preservation Project
Town staff are pleased to announce the start of the Old Military Road Pavement Preservation Project. The project includes improvements to Stevens St. & Old Military Road between Lexington St. and the SE Town limits near 109th St. SW. The project will replace intersection sidewalk ramps and other sidewalk slopes that are not in compliance […]
Shinka – An Immersive Japanese Automobile Exhibit coming to LeMay car musuem
Tacoma, WA – “Shinka – An Immersive Japanese Automobile Exhibit” will open on March 16 at LeMay – America’s Car Musuem. The word “Shinka” is a Japanese term that translates to “evolution” or “progress.” The name of the exhibit itself represents the theme and direction ACM has taken with this new display, highlighting the history, progression, […]
Community Members Invited to Grab a Cup of Coffee With Mayor Victoria Woodards on February 29
TACOMA, Wash. – Mayor Victoria Woodards – in support of the City of Tacoma’s ongoing efforts to engage and connect with community members – invites Tacoma residents to grab a cup of coffee and join her on February 29 from 9:30 – 10:30 AM at Campfire Coffee (1554 Market St. #101 in Tacoma). “Engaging face-to-face […]
Obituary Notices – February 22, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Lois May Sandquist; Melani Alexis Vogel. Powers Funeral Home: Otilia “Tillie” Maria Darrow; Lee LaBrash; Jennifer Ann Fowler; Clarabelle Mae Wheeler; Mary Emily Turner; Marvin Eugene Higgins; Eric J Smith; Ethel Klassy. Gaffney Funeral Home: Michael Paul Thompson.
Council Members Boykin and Grassi Attend City Action Days
U.P.’s newest City Council Members recently joined local leaders from around the state at the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Action Days on the campus of St. Martin’s University in Lacey. Council Members Melanie Grassi and Frank Boykin attended the two-day event which gave them the opportunity to meet with State legislators, communicate legislative priorities […]
Aging in place
Submitted by Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity. February is National Senior Independence Month and what better time to highlight our Aging in Place program, which helps create an environment of self-sufficiency for income-qualified, elder homeowners. Home maintenance and repair becomes increasingly challenging as people age. Market-rate repairs are prohibitively expensive, and waitlists for City and County loans can be […]
Person of interest in Leslie Crossley homicide arrested
Submitted by Sgt. Charles Porche, Public Information Officer, Lakewood Police. Over the past several weeks, the Lakewood Major Crimes Detectives have continued to diligently work on this case involving the death of Leslie Crossley. Through this hard work information was gathered that led the detectives to a person of interest. On Tuesday, February 20 at […]