St. Cloud State University graduated more than 872 students during spring semester 2023. Among those 872 graduates was University Place resident Jordan Radford who earned a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling. St. Cloud State University is Minnesota’s second-largest university, with more than 10,000 students from our regional communities, area states, and 90 different nations. Students […]
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Thursday Night Concerts Return to Curran Orchard
Enjoy free evening concerts this summer in the Curran Apple Orchard (3920 Grandview Dr.). The Curran Orchard Concert Series kicks off on Thursday, July 6 with a performance by the Billy Shew Band, whose influences range from Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn to Brad Paisley and John Denver. Pack a blanket and a picnic […]
Soak Up Scenes from the U.P. Garden Tour
Take a few minutes to enjoy this beautiful video of Barbara Lee’s garden, one of the featured stops on the 2023 Garden Tour sponsored by the U.P. Historical Society. Lee’s garden is full of beauty and whimsy. From the Happy Place children’s space to water features and international touches such as Japanese maples, pagodas and even […]
Celebrate Safely on July 4
The 4th of July is around the corner and West Pierce Fire & Rescue would like to remind residents to celebrate safely, as this is the busiest day of the year for firefighters. With warm temperatures and dry vegetation, fire safety is especially important this year. Please consider the following tips to enjoy your holiday: […]
8th Annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic Scheduled for July 16
Young and old alike are invited to spend Sunday, July 16 at the Curran Apple Orchard (3920 Grandview Dr. W.) tending to their teddy bears (or other favorite stuffed animals). From 1 to 4 p.m., they can get their bears checked out at the teddy bear health clinic, hear teddy bear stories and do some […]
Report Fireworks Noise Violations Online
Discharging fireworks in University Place is only legal between the hours of 9 a.m. to midnight on July 4. Those who wish to report the illegal discharge of fireworks can make a report online at www.fireworksreport.com from now through 6 a.m. on July 5. To file an online report, simply provide a valid address where the […]
The University Place City Council July 3 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on July 3 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Rep. Marilyn Strickland Visits U.P.
Tuesday, June 27, U.S. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) visited University Place to deliver a $190,000 check to the Food Lifeline Food Bank thanks to contributions from Fred Meyer, QFC and the Kroger Zero Hunger/Zero Waste Foundation. She then visited two local projects that are being funded through the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. Strickland was […]
West Pierce Fire & Rescue Hosts Youth Academy Graduation
Over the weekend, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) hosted its annual Youth Academy program. Local high school students who live or attend school in Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom learned about careers in the fire service through this two-day, hands-on program. WPFR’s Youth Academy empowers teens to build life skills and relationships, while introducing […]