Make plans to come out to Colegate Park, this Saturday, April 19, to help perform trail maintenance, weeding and other general cleanup of the park from 9 a.m. to noon in honor of Parks Appreciation Day. The event will be held rain or shine and will also include a tree planting in honor of Arbor […]
University Place
Registration for Safe Sitter Classes is now open
Registration is now open for West Pierce Fire & Rescue’s 2025 Safe Sitter Babysitting classes! The Safe Sitter babysitting class is designed to teach students ages 11-13 how to be safe when caring for younger children. Even if they are not babysitting outside the home, the skills they will learn in this course are very […]
Elise Chen Serves as Legislative Page for Rep. Mari Leavitt
Elise Chen, a student at Curtis Senior High School, served as a page last week in the Washington State House of Representatives. Sponsored by State Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, Elise is the child of Lotus Su, University Place. Elise is interested in education and biology. Pages assume a wide variety of responsibilities, from presenting […]
Welcome Essential Pantry to University Place
The City of University Place will welcome The Essential Pantry to University Place with a ribbon cutting on Friday, April 18 from 11 am-noon at their 3550 Market Place W, Suite 105 location.
What’s UP with Biz: Shoplifting
During a special workshop on March 24, U.P. Police Department Community Outreach Officer Cory Shears and a representative from the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office invited local business owners to share their challenges with shoplifting and learn some of the best techniques for how to prevent the crime. By sharing their experiences and questions, the attendees […]
Sunset Terrace Park Improvements Wrapping Up
Enhancements to improve parking and pedestrian accessibility at Sunset Terrace Park (1902 Seaview St. W.) are nearly complete. The park’s existing gravel parking area has been paved and widened to allow pedestrians a safe and stable pathway to the park. The park and its playground are open, but restoration of the field is still in progress […]
Engineer Justin Tinsley awarded Medal of Valor
When faced with danger, true courage is measured not by words, but by actions. West Pierce Fire & Rescue Engineer Justin Tinsley’s heroic, life-saving actions have earned him a Medal of Valor for a second time. Tinsley received the award at Tuesday’s Board of Fire Commissioners meeting. The Medal of Valor is the highest honor […]
The University Place City Council April 7 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council’s next Regular Meeting will take place on April 7 (6:30 pm). Access the agenda and ways to attend here.
Slow it Down: Coffee with a Cop Attendees Express Concerns About Speeding
During the Coffee with a Cop gathering on March 27 at Happy Duo Café, residents shared a number of public safety concerns with University Place Police Chief Pat Burke, Sgt. Ray Readwin and Public Safety Director Jennifer Hales. But topping the list was speeding and reckless driving in University Place. As a result of this […]