The University Place City Council’s next Regular Meeting will take place on April 21 (6:30 pm). Access the agenda and ways to attend here.
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Governor, Legislature, and Representative Mari Leavitt Honor Curtis High School Volleyball and Water Polo Teams at the Capitol
On April 16, Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) welcomed the Curtis High School girls’ volleyball and boys’ water polo teams to the state Capitol to celebrate their outstanding seasons and recognize their dedication, teamwork, and success. Both teams were honored by the Legislature during floor action, following the adoption of resolutions celebrating their matching 2024 state titles. […]
UP Police Blotter – April 16
The most recent significant public safety activity in University Place can be read here.
Parks Appreciation Day is this Saturday, April 19
Make plans to come out to Colegate Park, this Saturday, April 19, to help perform trail maintenance, weeding and other general cleanup of the park from 9 a.m. to noon in honor of Parks Appreciation Day. The event will be held rain or shine and will also include a tree planting in honor of Arbor […]
Registration for Safe Sitter Classes is now open
Registration is now open for West Pierce Fire & Rescue’s 2025 Safe Sitter Babysitting classes! The Safe Sitter babysitting class is designed to teach students ages 11-13 how to be safe when caring for younger children. Even if they are not babysitting outside the home, the skills they will learn in this course are very […]
Elise Chen Serves as Legislative Page for Rep. Mari Leavitt
Elise Chen, a student at Curtis Senior High School, served as a page last week in the Washington State House of Representatives. Sponsored by State Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, Elise is the child of Lotus Su, University Place. Elise is interested in education and biology. Pages assume a wide variety of responsibilities, from presenting […]
Welcome Essential Pantry to University Place
The City of University Place will welcome The Essential Pantry to University Place with a ribbon cutting on Friday, April 18 from 11 am-noon at their 3550 Market Place W, Suite 105 location.
What’s UP with Biz: Shoplifting
During a special workshop on March 24, U.P. Police Department Community Outreach Officer Cory Shears and a representative from the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office invited local business owners to share their challenges with shoplifting and learn some of the best techniques for how to prevent the crime. By sharing their experiences and questions, the attendees […]
Sunset Terrace Park Improvements Wrapping Up
Enhancements to improve parking and pedestrian accessibility at Sunset Terrace Park (1902 Seaview St. W.) are nearly complete. The park’s existing gravel parking area has been paved and widened to allow pedestrians a safe and stable pathway to the park. The park and its playground are open, but restoration of the field is still in progress […]