The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on May 3 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions on the City’s website.
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U.P. Cancels Duck Daze 2021
Special events such as Duck Daze, Movie Night in the Park and Concerts in Market Square are a treasured part of summers in University Place. Given the current status of COVID restrictions in Pierce County, which continue to fluctuate and currently stand at Phase 2, the decision has been made to cancel Duck Daze in […]
It’s U.P. Garden Tour Time
Mark your calendars for May 15 and 16, Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brought to you by the U.P. Historical Society, the garden tour is now in its 11th year of showcasing local gardens for your entertainment and enlightenment. This year’s tour features five unique gardens and the Curran House, where […]
U.P. Chief’s Corner: A Tribute to Don Cooper
Submitted by Greg Premo, Police Chief. I am sad to report that the University Place community has lost a valued and dedicated volunteer. Don Cooper, who donated countless hours of his time to the U.P. Police Department for nearly 20 years, passed away on March 15. ?Throughout his years as a volunteer, Don worked under […]
Charles Wright Academy Welcomes Three New Directors
Charles Wright Academy (CWA) is proud to announce the hiring of three new Director level administrators. Denise Riordan, Hillary Ryan, and Rixa Evershed will take on senior leadership roles at CWA this spring and summer. Denise Riordan will serve as the first-ever Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in July 2021. Riordan has […]
Attend the Homestead Park Virtual Public Meeting
UNIVERSITY PLACE – Help create a bright future for Homestead Park! The University Place Parks Advisory Commission is holding a virtual public meeting to get input on potential improvements and uses for Homestead Park. Located at 3761 Bridgeport Way W., Homestead Park encompasses 5.5 acres and includes wooded areas, walking trails, a fern grotto and a […]
West Pierce Fire & Rescue Celebrates Earth Day
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is committed to doing its part to reduce its carbon footprint and increase cost efficiencies. In honor of Earth Day, here are just some of the ways WPFR has moved toward long-term solutions. Over the past four years, WPFR has focused on replacing older vehicles with hybrid models. Currently, WPFR […]
U.P. City Council April 24 meeting agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on April 24 (8:30 A.M.) remotely. Access the agenda and participation instructions on the City’s website.
The Wedding Showcase returns to the Environmental Services Building April 24-25
The Wedding Showcase at the Environmental Services Building (ESB) will connect people planning one of the most memorable days of their lives with up to 12 different vendors on Saturday, April 24, and Sunday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $5 for a group of up to five people, and pre-registration […]