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 […]
University Place
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. […]
The Essential Contributions of U.P.’s Public Works Team
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 […]
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 […]