The City of U.P. can bolster commercial growth and development by providing a worry-free experience for residents and visitors alike as they navigate throughout its streets. Integral to that experience will be providing informative and effective wayfinding at strategic locations, not only to guide the public, but to also highlight destinations and districts they may […]
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Police Chief Greg Premo to Retire in June
City of University Place announcement. University Place will say goodbye to Police Chief Greg Premo in June when he retires from a 29-year career in public service. His departure comes just weeks after the community voted to support a public safety levy that will bring much-needed additional patrol officers to the City. For the better […]
Local Students Receive Academic Honors from Mercy College of Health Sciences
The following students have received academic honors for the Spring 2023 semester and Winter 2023 quarter terms at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. University Place To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must attain a grade point average (GPA) between 3.50 and 3.749 for a minimum of six semester credit hours […]
Cirque Park Gets Fitness Enhancements
City of University Place announcement. Thanks to funding from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office, Cirque Park is getting some new improvements. An ADA-accessible trail around the perimeter of the park’s ballfields was paved this week and offers direct access to sidewalks on Bridgeport Way. Beginning the week of May 22, park visitors will […]
Free Music and Movement Adventure Days for Rising K-2 Students
Submitted by Tacoma Youth Chorus. Tacoma Youth Chorus is welcoming rising K-1 students to attend a free Music Makers Adventure Day. This is a free preview of our popular music and movement classes, which are full of music education wrapped in lots of fun. Our Adventure Day participants will get to explore singing, movement, and […]
Annual Garden Tour is this Saturday and Sunday
City of University Place announcement. Don’t forget to get your tickets to the U.P. Historical Society’s Annual Garden Tour that will be held this weekend, May 20 and 21. Tickets are $25 and are available at Willow Tree Gardens & Interiors as well as Chirp and Company, Morrison House Realty, Rosedale Gardens and Gardensphere. This […]
Partner UP is back
City of University Place announcement. For many years prior to the pandemic, the Economic Development Department hosted regular networking socials known as Partner UPs. These after-hours events enabled members of the city’s business community to get together for casual conversation outside of business hours. On June 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Chambers Bay will […]
The Bridges of Chambers Creek Canyon
Chambers Creek Foundation announcement. Within Chambers Creek Regional Park is a lovely area known as Chambers Creek Canyon. Exciting developments are planned for this area and some are already completed. Bridge #1 Bridge #1 was built in 2021. It is located several hundred feet downstream of Kobayashi Park in University Place. The trailheads for Bridge […]
West Pierce Fire District Chief James Sharp to speak at United for University Place May 17
Submitted by Chris Saunders. On Wednesday, May 17 from 11:30 to 1:00 pm Chief Jim Sharp from West Pierce Fire District is to speak at the United for University Place coalition meeting. The coalition meets at University Place Presbyterian Church at 8101 27th Street West University Place, WA 98477 in the lower lounge. Chambers Bay […]