Rotarians from the Rotary Club of University Place-Fircrest had noticed that the grounds around the 25-year old University Place Post Office had fallen victim to the Post Office’s financial troubles and were looking uncared for and overgrown. As one of the prominent public buildings in the UP-Fircrest community, the post office is an important community […]
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U.P. Chief’s Corner: New Laws on Police Response
Submitted by Greg Premo, Chief of Police, City of University Place. Beginning this Sunday, July 25, several of the new laws around police “reform” that were passed by your state legislature and signed into law by your governor will go into effect. While I think the lawmakers meant well, I am not of the opinion […]
University Place to Chipseal Neighborhood Streets Next Week
The City of U.P. Public Works Department will be chipsealing eight miles of neighborhood streets from July 29 through July 31. On-street parking on affected roads will be prohibited that day from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the roads will be closed during the actual chipseal application. Motorists will be able to access the […]
Video: 2021 Curtis High Graduation Tour
Watch the community of University Place come out to celebrate the graduates of Curtis High School Class of 2021! With honking horns, colorful posters and lots of good wishes, the community came out to congratulate the grads before they move on to the next chapter in their lives.
Health Department closes beaches and public access along Flett and Chambers Creeks after sewage spill
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. As a precautionary measure, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department issued closures at Sunnyside Beach Park and Chambers Creek Regional Park beaches because of a sewage spill. A crushed sewer line discharged sewage into Flett Creek, which runs into Chambers Bay. We posted closure signs at public access points at […]
Booth Space Available for University Place’s August 25 Business Fair
A press release from City of University Place. Last year, the City of University Place marked its 25th Anniversary as a City, but because of the pandemic lockdowns, all celebration events were cancelled. Now that the City is re-opened, we will take the opportunity to celebrate over 25 years of city-hood at a special Music […]
Candidate Forum – University Place School Board, Position 1
Submitted by League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County. The League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County is hosting a nonpartisan candidate forum along with several other community groups for races in Pierce County for which there are three or more candidates in the Primary election. This is an opportunity for the public to hear […]
Wild Birds Unlimited open in U.P.
The City of University Place will officially welcome Wild Birds Unlimited to the U.P. business community on July 26 from 5-6 pm, at 3814 Bridgeport Way W.
Jazz in the U.P. Village is Back
UNIVERSITY PLACE – Jazz in the Village returns on Wednesdays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Civic Building Atrium! Stop by for a free concert during the lunchtime hour with Eugene Bien on the piano and new featured guests every week! July 21: Eugene Bien with Tracey Hooker (Jazz Trumpet/Vocals) July 28: Eugene Bien with Melanie Vail (Jazz/Pop Vocals) Aug […]