Pierce County announcement. Reflecting a worsening economic environment, Pierce County and Chambers Bay Resort, LLC, have terminated the agreement to develop a resort at Chambers Bay Golf Course. “We are disappointed that we were not able to bring Chambers Bay Resort to our community,” said Dan Absher, chief executive officer, Absher Construction Company. “Due to […]
University Place
United for University Place meeting Wednesday, January 18
Submitted by Chris Saunders. United for University Place will meet on Wednesday, January 18th at 11:30 to 1 pm at University Place Presbyterian Church at 8101 27th Street West in University Place. Our speakers this month will be presenting the challenging life of parents with adult children with disabilities. This is also a great opportunity […]
Local students named to Gonzaga University Fall Presidents’s and Dean’s Lists
The following local residents have earned placement on the Gonzaga University President’s List for fall semester 2022. Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed. DuPont Fircrest Lakewood University Place The following local residents have earned placement on the Gonzaga University Dean’s List for fall semester 2022. Students must earn a […]
The University Place City Council Jan. 17 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Jan. 17 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Sandbags for those near the shoreline
City of University Place announcement. Day Island/Sunset Beach had high tides & flooding in Dec. High tides are predicted beginning Jan 20. To prepare, UP & @WestPierce are providing free sandbags for those near the shoreline. CERT volunteers will be helping fill bags at Cirque Park on Jan. 18 & 20, 1-3:30PM.
What’s UP with Biz? U.P. Business Snapshot
City of University Place announcement. With 2022 in the rearview mirror, the City’s Planning and Development Services Department would like to provide a brief review of the past year’s major highlights:
Annual Call Volume for West Pierce Fire & Rescue
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. In 2022, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 17,751 calls for service, which is an average of 48 calls per day. These 9-1-1 calls include a myriad of incidents, including fires, rescues, emergency medical aid, hazardous materials, service and more. Approximately 80% of the total calls were […]
December 2022 Alarm Summary
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. In December, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,550 calls for service, which is an average of 50 calls per day. Approximately 80% of these calls were for medical aid. The post December 2022 Alarm Summary appeared first on West Pierce Fire & Rescue.
Fatality Apartment Fire in Lakewood
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. On Wednesday morning, firefighters responded to an apartment fire at the 12900 block of Lincoln Avenue SW in Lakewood. The call was dispatched at 11:41 a.m. and the fire was out at 11:55 a.m. This quick stop by firefighters helped to contain the fire to the one apartment and […]