Residents of U.P. will join neighbors around the country in National Night Out festivities on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Those who want their neighborhood potluck or cookout included on the list of stops that the City’s public safety caravan will make must register with the City by Thursday, July 27. Nearly 20 neighborhoods have already signed […]
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Music on the Square Returns to the Village at Chambers Bay on July 19
The 2023 Music on the Square season kicks off on Wednesday, July 19 at 6 p.m. when Flor de Luna takes the stage in Market Square with their mix of Latin music influenced by artists and bands such as Santana, War, Malo and Los Lobos. The Tacos Mirrey food truck will be on the scene […]
The University Place City Council July 17 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on July 17 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Curran Orchard July 16
Submitted by Dance Theatre Northwest. The University Place Teddy Bear’s Picnic will be held at the Curran Orchard on Sunday July 16, 2023 from 1-4PM. Come to the Curran Apple Orchard Park and join in the fun for the 8th University Place Teddy Bear’s Picnic. “For every bear that ever there was, will gather there […]
A Note from Police Chief Pat Burke
Submitted by Pat Burke, Chief of Police. I would like to take a moment to formally introduce myself to you and to thank all of you who have already extended me such a warm welcome. It is my privilege and honor to serve as your Chief of Police. I’d like to share with you a […]
Summer Brings Preventative Road Maintenance to University Place
The City of University Place contracts with Pierce County Street crews to apply chip seal on streets in four U.P. neighborhoods beginning July 26. Seal coating will be applied the following week. Chip sealing involves laying asphalt oil and rock over the existing road to seal the surface. Chip sealing can extend a roadway’s service […]
Firefighters Prepare for Wildland Urban Interface Fires Through Grant Funding
The 2020 Sumner Grade Fire in Bonney Lake was a stark reminder of the increasing threat of brush fires in western Washington. Year after year, summer weather contributes to an increased risk of brush fires. In 2022, WPFR responded to 137 brush fires. So far this year, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) has already […]
Prepare in a Year: July
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to assist until help arrives. Each month, WPFR is […]
Sound & Sky at Chambers Creek Regional Park
TACOMA, WASH.— Tacoma Arts Live announces Sound & Sky at Chambers Creek Regional Park, three days of events to celebrate summer August 11-13, 2023. Sound & Sky at Chambers Creek Regional Park offers two concerts and a beer festival with live music and entertainment as well as several Northwest food and drink vendors. Events will run all […]