On the afternoon of Tuesday, April 13, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to a 2-alarm apartment fire at the Four Fountains Apartments at 30 Thunderbird Parkway in Lakewood. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the upper stories of the building and called for a second alarm, which sends more resources […]
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Telecommunicators Week 2021
When someone calls 9-1-1, it is because they need help. The first voice they connect with is a dispatcher, who stays calm and grounded, even when the caller is not. West Pierce Fire & Rescue would like to publicly recognize South Sound 911 dispatchers and the work they do daily, but especially during Telecommunicators Week. […]
Rodney Robinson announces his candidacy for University Place City Council Position 4
University Place, WA – On April 9, Rodney Robinson announced his campaign for University Place City Council Position 4. Rodney has spent his career serving the community as a nonprofit leader and human services provider. In 2017, following the arrival of his youngest child, he and his wife moved their young family to University Place […]
MudBay Reopens to Rave Reviews and Big Crowds
More than 500 people came out over Easter weekend to enjoy the grand re-opening of the MudBay Pet Supplies Store at 3804 Bridgeport Way W., with staff reporting that the new store had a phenomenal sales weekend. The University Place store is among MudBay’s highest volume locations, putting it near the top of the chain’s […]
Spring Public Safety Academy Starts April 14
Want to know more about how your local police department has been trained to de-escalate difficult situations? Or how the UPPD partners with MultiCare to deal with calls that involve people with mental health issues? What about the pros and cons of police body cameras? What are some of the latest constitutional issues involving law […]
How the City’s Housing Action Plan Relates to the Growth Management Act
Decisions the City of University Place makes on issues like housing are a balance between state and regional goals. Although broad housing policies are outlined within the state’s Growth Management Act, policies are also developed at the regional and county level and the City is afforded substantial local deference to make decisions that are best […]
U.P. City Council April 5 meeting agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on April 5 (6:30 P.M.) remotely. Access the agenda and participation instructions on the City’s website.
Prepare in a Year: April
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to assist until help arrives. Each month, WPFR is […]
U.P. Chief’s Corner: Service with a Smile
It is with a mixture of gratitude and regret that we are sending off into retirement one of U.P.’s most admired and dedicated public servants. Deputy Dan Hacker is retiring from the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department today, closing out a 32-year career in law enforcement, including 25 years with the City of University Place. ?I […]