The fire service has more than its fair share of challenges. From traumatic calls, seeing people in pain and suffering, risking firefighters’ own health for others whom they have never met, having an ever-changing schedule with lack of sleep, and solving problems in an instant – it is a recipe for mental health challenges. It […]
University Place
Charles Wright Academy Receives $25,000 from Cheney Foundation
Tacoma, WA — Charles Wright Academy (CWA) was awarded a grant of $25,000 from the Ben B. Cheney Foundation for improvements in facilities and access to athletics events. “We deeply appreciate this generous gift of support,” noted Susan Rice, CWA Head of School. “We recognize that athletics are critical to nurturing students physically, mentally, and […]
U.P.’s Mariza Craig to retire May 31
U.P. City Manager Steve Sugg has announced that after 19 years of service to the City of University Place in the dual role of director of Economic Development and assistant city manager, Mariza Craig will be retiring on May 31. As of June 1, Kevin Briske, who currently serves as principal planner in the Department […]
Charles Wright Academy Announces Yazi Educational Scholarship in Partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the South Puget Sound
Charles Wright Academy (CWA) announces the annual scholarship competition for current seventh grade students to award the Yazi Educational Scholarship for the 2021-2022 school year to two newly-enrolling students at CWA. Students should be nominated through the Boys & Girls Clubs of the South Puget Sound by June 11. Competitive applicants are contributing members of […]
U.P.’s Leach Creek Salmon Art Restored
Thanks to the initiative and creativity of City staff, the “Lifecycle of Salmon” public art that is mounted on the bridge over Leach Creek on Bridgeport Way has been carefully restored. Donated by UP for Art in 2006, the installation’s Douglas Fir base had deteriorated over years of exposure to the elements. Attempts to find […]
U.P. City Planners Pleased by Participation in Housing Action Plan FlashVote Survey
The April FlashVote survey by the City’s Planning and Development Services department designed to get input on housing issues in University Place garnered a 61 percent participation rate. Here is a look at the responses to the survey’s four questions: Please rate how inexpensive or expensive you think housing is in University Place? Very Expensive – […]
The Joint Chiropractic opening in U.P.
The City of Lakewood will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at The Joint Chiropractic on May 20 (5-6 pm) at their office (3836 Bridgeport Way W).
The University Place City Council May 17 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on May 17 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions on the City’s website.
Chambers Bay Hosts USGA Amateur Four-Ball Championship
Residents should anticipate increased traffic in University Place from May 22-26 when the United States Golf Association holds its 6th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship at Chambers Bay. The tournament will bring an estimated 350 people to the course each day, including 128 players, plus caddies, USGA officials and course marshals, as well as players’ guests. […]