A free disaster preparedness class is being hosted at Tacoma Community College and is open to the public and business community on January 31 and February 1, 2024. This course is designed to teach and encourage community members impacted by a disaster to prepare, take preservation actions and perform, as appropriate, light search and rescue response […]
University Place
City Brings Home Top Honors in Television Programming Awards
The City of U.P. Communications team of Linda Seesz and Amanda Kleber, along with Pierce County TV members Dave Kellman and Peter Gudmonson, racked up scores of awards from the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors in the Government Programming category. They received an Award of Excellence and Award of Distinction for this video on the […]
U.P.’s Christmas Tree Lighting is Friday
One of the most anticipated annual events in University Place will take place this Friday, Dec. 1 with the lighting of the community Christmas Tree in Market Square. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the celebration begins at 5 p.m. when the Curtis High School drumline escorts Santa in a West Pierce Fire engine along […]
CWA Students Selected To Perform With Honor Assemblies
We are pleased to announce that 12 Charles Wright Academy students have been selected to participate with prestigious ensembles in the Northwest. Seven students were chosen to perform in the Northwest American Choral Directors Association Honor Choirs at the January regional conference. Allison C. ’25, Kaela C. ’24 and Hazel P. ’25 were selected to […]
Comprehensive Plan Updates: Planning for Growth
How would you like to see University Place evolve in the coming years? A city’s Comprehensive Plan is the blueprint for a community’s growth and changes. The City of UP is in the midst of updating its Comprehensive Plan, which will address specific topics such as housing, transportation, utilities, open space, and several others. Comprehensive […]
How to Keep Children Safe from Sexual Predators
On Nov. 9, a group of concerned citizens joined U.P. Police Chief Pat Burke and Pierce County Detective Sergeant Lynelle Anderson for a “Conversation with the Chief” about the dangers to children from sexual predators. Det. Sgt. Anderson shared alarming statistics that debunk the misconception that sexual abuse is often the result of “stranger danger,” […]
Charles Wright Academy Announces Competitive Scholarship Essay Contest
Tacoma, Wash. — Students across South Puget Sound entering ninth grade have a new opportunity to attend Charles Wright Academy (CWA) through a competitive scholarship essay contest. Multiple students who apply to the ninth grade for entry in Fall of 2024 will be selected to receive scholarships and financial aid awards ranging from $1000 to […]
Light UP your Holidays
Mark your calendars today for Friday, Dec. 1 when the City of University Place will celebrate the lighting of the Christmas Tree in Market Square with food, music, children’s activities and much, much more. The fun will begin at 5 p.m. with holiday music by the Stacy Jones Band who will welcome Santa to U.P. […]
Scholarship Opportunity for U.P. High School Seniors
The Association of Washington Cities Center for Quality Communities (CQC) provides scholarships to high school seniors who are active in leadership in their city government, community, or school and plan to pursue post-secondary education. Applications must be received by noon on Wednesday, Dec. 27 to meet the date for the City to also include consideration into the […]