Submitted by The Campaign to Elect Joey Jones. University Place, WA – Joey Jones, a 2020 recipient of the U.S Army Surgeon General Coin of Excellence for his work in public relations, patient communications and public affairs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, recently launched a campaign for University Place City Council Position #4. Joey […]
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Finishing Touches Being Put on U.P.’s Housing Action Plan
Members of the City’s Planning and Development Services Department are busy wrapping up the Housing Action Plan that will be presented to the City Council for study on Monday, June 7. The Housing Action Plan (HAP) is designed to encourage future construction of additional affordable and market-rate housing throughout the city and offers recommendations and […]
USGA Amateur Four-Ball Wraps Up with Big Announcement
Golfers are concluding play in the U.S. Golf Association’s (USGA) Amateur Four-Ball Championship at Chambers Bay today, but the excitement isn’t over. On Monday, the USGA announced that they have chosen Chambers Bay to host the 122nd U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship from Aug. 8-14, 2022. It will be the fourth time Chambers Bay has hosted […]
American Flags Honor Veterans at New Tacoma Cemetery for Memorial Day 2021
Memorial Day evokes a range of powerful emotions and memories of loved ones who have passed away. The desire to honor them with a meaningful remembrance stirs people’s hearts. Pamela Maddess served as a Cemetery Adviser at New Tacoma Cemetery and Funeral Home, until her retirement at the end of 2020. Technically, she is officially […]
University Place Chief’s Corner
By Greg Premo, Chief of Police. Over the last 12 months, many local and state governments have been exploring various proposals related to law enforcement reforms. These discussions have included new laws on police tactics, administrative policies and new approaches to addressing criminal behavior. On May 18, Governor Inslee signed into law several bills passed […]
West Pierce Fire & Rescue’s Continual Work Surrounding Mental Health
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 […]
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 […]