Submitted by CORE. Curran Apple Orchard 2024 Winter Events! Learn a new skill and help take care of a unique apple orchard park in University Place at FREE pruning parties sponsored by CORE (Curran Orchard Resource Enthusiasts)! Volunteers are needed to help prune and haul branches to dumpsters…no experience needed! Free instruction available! Pruning Parties […]
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Work Continues on 35th Street Improvements
Crews are continuing to construct new retaining walls, new sidewalks, bike lanes, street lighting and landscaping along both sides of 35th Street between 67th Avenue and Bridgeport Way. Retaining wall construction on the south side is near completion and construction on the north side wall began this week. Utility coordination is underway and the contractor […]
Meet Your New Council Members
At its first City Council meeting of the new year, Frank Boykin and Melanie Grassi were sworn in as the newest members of the University Place City Council. Here’s just a bit more information about them and their goals for their terms in office: Frank Boykin has served as the vice chair of the City’s […]
Home Heating Safety: Essential Tips to Protect Your Family
Did you know home heating is the second leading cause of home fires, following cooking? In fact, heating equipment is a leading cause of home fire deaths. Protect your home and your family with these tips. Space Heaters: A Common Risk Space heaters are a convenient and popular way to heat chilly spaces. To ensure […]
The University Place City Council Jan. 27 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Jan. 27 (8 AM) at the Silver Cloud Hotel, Onyx Room East, 5125 Grand Loop, Ruston, WA 98407. Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Mason Bee Class
Submitted by CORE. Learn about Mason Bees at a free lecture by Curran Apple Orchard Mason Beekeeper Rick Mercier at the UP Library on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Many times more effective than honey bees, Blue Orchard Mason Bees are also totally nonaggressive. They are easy to care for and are our […]
UPPD Police Blotter – Jan. 24
The most recent significant public safety activity in University Place can be read here.
CERT Training Registration Now Open
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) invites community members who live or work in Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom to attend the next session of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) classes. The training will be held March 5-23, 2024 and registration is now open. Aimed at preparing groups in the community to prepare for and […]
Triumph Dental sets up shop in U.P.
Help the City of University Place celebrate the op Plan to join us on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. for a ribbon cutting at their location: 2607 Bridgeport Way W, Ste. 1K.