If you are separated from your loved ones when disasters strike, your first thoughts will be about your family, their location and condition. The stress of the event may make it difficult to remember even routine information, like phone numbers. We recommend that every household member have an out-of-area contact card in a wallet, purse […]
University Place
United for University Place next meeting, January 17
Submitted by Chris Saunders, Interim Chair. United for University Place, the community coalition, is due to meet Wednesday, January 17 at University Place Presbyterian Church, 8101 27th Street West, University Place, WA 98466 at 11:30 am. This month we will be discussing the purpose and direction of the coalition. Please come and bring your thoughts […]
The University Place City Council Jan. 16 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Jan. 16 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
UPPD Police Blotter – Jan. 10
The most recent significant public safety activity in University Place can be read here.
Make new friends in the New Year at a unique event at the University Place Library
The University Place Pierce County Library is bringing people together this New Year with a Speed Friending event—a first of its kind—fun and interactive way to connect with others. Making friends at any age can be challenging, however, for adults it can be more daunting, with fewer established places, such as school, to make friends. […]
2023 State of the City Video
Before turning the gavel over to the City’s new Mayor Javier Figueroa and resuming his role as a City Council Member, outgoing Mayor Steve Worthington shared a State of the City video presentation at the Jan. 2 City Council meeting that highlighted many of the City’s major accomplishments in 2023. These included a recap of […]
2023 Alarm Summary
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 17,809 calls for service in 2023, which is an average of 48 calls per day. Of these 9-1-1 responses: WPFR has six stations, strategically located throughout the fire district and are staffed for emergency response 24 hours per day. All firefighters are trained to a minimum of […]
Power Outage Preparedness: Tips for Winter Weather
Power outages, particularly during extreme cold or winter weather, pose significant challenges. Here’s a concise guide, based on recommendations from ready.gov, to prepare you and your family: 1. Plan for NeighborsDevelop a plan to check on neighbors, especially those vulnerable like the elderly or disabled, during extreme weather. A solid communication plan is key. 2. Involve […]
U.P. Hearing: Petition for Street Right-of-Way Vacation
The City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, a part of its regular meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m., to consider a petition to vacate a portion of unimproved land on 29th Street West extending from Crystal Springs Road West to Sunset Drive West. The hearing will be held in the […]