When we think of essential workers, our minds immediately focus on doctors, nurses, firefighters and police—and rightly so. But as the COVID pandemic has shown us, Public Works professionals are essential, too. Over the last year, many businesses, schools and daycares have reduced hours or closed all together, directing staff to work from home. Many […]
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U.P. Historical Society Hosts Garden Tours This Weekend
Be sure to make plans to enjoy one of U.P.’s most popular events, the annual Garden Tours sponsored by the U.P. Historical Society. Tours will be held this Saturday and Sunday, May 15 and 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All current state COVID protocols will be observed. Ticket holders can view five beautiful […]
U.P. Chief’s Corner
By Greg Premo, U.P. Chief of Police. In 1962, President John Kennedy designated May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, a time in which we remember those who have given their lives to protect and serve their communities. Today, we mark that day as part of National Police Week. During my 27 years of […]
USGA Returns to Chambers Bay with Four-Ball Tournament
The United States Golf Association has announced that it will host the 6th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship at Chambers Bay from May 22-26, 2021. Four-ball is better known to some as “best ball” play. At the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship, teams of two players play their own balls and the lower score of the side […]
U.P. Economic Development Advisory Commission Names New Leadership
The City of U.P.’s Economic Development Advisory Commission (EDAC) has announced that Michael Gruener, production manager for U.P. Refuse and Recycling, is the group’s new chair and U.P. resident Joshua Koontz will serve as vice chair. The EDAC is comprised of seven citizens who advocate for the implementation of the Economic Development Strategic Action Plan […]
Well Done, U.P.
The City of University Place has earned WellCity status from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). By successfully meeting WellCity requirements established by the AWC Employee Benefit Trust, the City will save two percent on all AWC Trust active medical premiums in 2022. This marks the sixth year that U.P. has earned this designation. But […]
U.P. Receives Excellence in Financial Reporting Award
The City of University Place’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2109 was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards […]
Prepare in a Year: May
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. City Council to Receive 5G and Small Cell System Recommendations
At its May 3 meeting, the University Place City Council will review the Planning Commission’s recommendations regarding the introduction of 5G wireless technology across the city via Small Cell Distributed Network Systems. Unlike macro systems that rely on tall towers, facilities on existing buildings and other structures such as water towers on private property, micro-systems […]