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Are you signed up for emergency alerts?
In the event of a large-scale emergency, we need to reach you. Signing up for emergency alerts is crucial. Please visit our Emergency Alerts page if you live or work in Lakewood, University Place and/or Steilacoom. Emergency alerts are used in addition to social media platforms and news media interviews during large-scale incidents. Please consider following us on social […]
What is your vision for the Four Corners?
Within the next 20 years, Sound Transit plans to extend the Tacoma Link light rail to the intersection of South 19th and South Mildred streets (known to many as “the Four Corners”). The new station will connect Tacoma Community College to Sea-Tac International Airport, Seattle and points further north in King County. The project is […]
Wildfire Prevention Safety Tips
With warm temperatures here to stay, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) reminds residents to be fire safe. So far in 2023, brush fire responses for WPFR in Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom have increased by more than 400% over the same time last year. When hot weather hits, it is important to know how […]
Important Fireworks Reminders
With Independence Day just around the corner, U.P. residents are reminded that the only fireworks legal for discharge in University Place are non-aerial and non-explosive fountains, cones, novelty (snakes, poppers), smoke balls and sparklers. Fireworks can only be discharged in the city on July 4 from 9 a.m. to midnight. For more information, visit Fireworks Rules […]
Vote for Your Favorite Wayfinding Design
Duck Daze participants had an opportunity to see and vote on four design options for a cohesive family of wayfinding signage that the City plans to install at strategic locations, destinations and districts around the City. In order to gather as much community input as possible, the City has also launched a brief online survey so that […]
“Ready, Set, Go!” Evacuation Information
As wildfire season begins across the nation and in this region, the seven Western Washington counties of King, Pierce, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Kitsap and Thurston are joining forces, along with partners, to highlight the regional “Ready, Set, Go!” evacuation campaign. This campaign shares clear, straightforward messages intended to save lives as people prepare to evacuate. […]
Concerts in the Orchard
Beginning July 18 and continuing Thursday nights through Aug. 15, Curran Orchard Resource Enthusiasts (CORE) will be hosting its popular Concerts in the Orchard series. Bring a picnic dinner and picnic blanket (or camp chairs) and enjoy free live music amid the beauty of the Curran Apple Orchard (3920 Grandview Drive W.). Please note that […]
Music on the Square Begins July 10
Mark your calendars and plan to be in Market Square every Wednesday from July 10 through Aug. 28 to hear great live music from some of the Northwest’s most popular musicians. The music begins at 6 p.m. but be sure to leave time to buy dinner from each week’s featured food truck or from a […]