The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on March 6 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
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Curtis High grad makes podium at Big 12 Indoor Track and Field Championship
Submitted by Stephanie James. Saudia James-Heard, a Curtis High School graduate, placed 7th in the Triple Jump at the Big 12 Conference, NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships in Lubbock, Texas on Saturday, Feb. 25. With a jump of 12.79m (41′ 11.5″) Saudia earned the Kansas Jayhawk jumper 7th place, a podium spot, […]
An All-Inclusive Playground for Children of All Abilities at University Place’s Cirque Park
Submitted by the University Place Parks & Recreation Foundation. Vibrantly colored swings, spinners, and other play structures will populate a brand-new inclusive playground in University Place later this year, thanks to a partnership between the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation (CRSF), University Place Parks & Recreation Foundation, the City of University Place, Rotary Club of University […]
Curran Apple Orchard 2023 Winter Events
City of University Place announcement. 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! Pruning Parties are scheduled for the following Saturdays from […]
Color it UP. Student Art Contest
City of University Place announcement. The City of University Place is looking for talented young artists to help transform bland utility boxes into vibrant pieces of art. University Place students in grades 5-12 are invited to create designs that reflect community pride or happiness. Winning designs will be printed on vinyl and wrapped around utility […]
U.P. Leaders Attend State Conference
City of Lakewood announcement. University Place Mayor Steve Worthington and Mayor Pro Tem Javier Figueroa recently attended the Association of Washington Cities, City Action Days conference in Olympia, where they had the opportunity to meet one-on-one with U.P.’s local 28th District legislators Rep. Mari Leavitt, Rep. Dan Bronoske and Sen. T’wina Nobles. During the two-day event, they also […]
Public Safety Community Meetings Kicked Off Feb. 22
City of University Place announcement. A new series of community public safety meetings begin Feb. 22 with sessions at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers (3609 Market Place W., Third Floor). Additional sessions will be held on March 22, April 13 and May 24, also at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. […]
Two Fire Engines Now in Service in Lakewood
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. Two new fire engines were put into service following their “push back” ceremonies. Historically, when a new piece of apparatus is added to the fleet, it is customary to bless the vehicle, wash it and push it back into the apparatus bay, signifying it is ready to respond to […]
The University Place City Council Feb. 21 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Feb. 21 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.