West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. In April 2023, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,404 calls for service, where 80% of them were for emergency medical aid. This averages out to 46 calls per day. However, on April 28th alone, crews responded to 66 calls for service, which is typical when there […]
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How your $25 can have a big impact today for adults with disabilities
Submitted by Centerforce. Meet Jace. For the past year, Jace has worked as an in-store shopper for a local Whole Foods. The Centerforce team working with Jace found a place for him to thrive — and knew he would do best in a job with consistency and order. Jace is one of our many Centerforce […]
Youth Firefighting Academy Scheduled for June 17-18
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. West Pierce Fire & Rescue is hosting the 5th annual Youth Academy the weekend of June 17-18, 2023 and will be accepting applications May 1-12, 2023. This two-day program teaches teens interested in a career in the fire service about what it means to be a firefighter. The weekend […]
The University Place City Council May 1 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on May 1 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
RFQ: Cirque Park Community Center Feasibility and Site Plan Study
City of University Place announcement. The City of University Place, Washington is seeking qualified consultants for a community center feasibility and site plan study for a 100,000 square foot area located at Cirque Park. This area has been identified in the City’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan and the Cirque Park Master Plan as […]
Register for the Spring Session of On Seeing Nature
City of University Place announcement. Join the Tahoma Audubon Society for this installment of their indoor/outdoor events that endeavor to build participants’ knowledge about birds and plants while enhancing observational and drawing skills. You’ll spend half of your time outdoors with naturalist and landscape designer, Anna Thurston, and Tahoma Audubon’s expert birder, Scott Saunders. The […]
U.P. Historical Society Hosts Annual Garden Tour May 20 and 21
City of University Place announcement. Early bird tickets for the popular annual Garden Tour sponsored by the U.P. Historical Society are on sale for $20 until April 30 at Willow Tree Gardens & Interiors (7216 27th St. W.) or by mailing in the ticket order form on the Historical Society’s website. As of May 1, tickets […]
Mayor Worthington Attends National League of Cities Conference
City of University Place announcement. U.P. Mayor Steve Worthington recently attended the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference (CCC) in Washington, D.C., where local leaders from around the country added their voices to critical issues facing America’s cities, towns and villages. The three-day event included sessions on topics such as infrastructure, financing, public safety, […]
Wanna Cupcake Opens in U.P.
City of University Place announcement. Who doesn’t love a cupcake?! Or any sweet, for that matter? The public is invited to welcome U.P.’s newest business to the neighborhood on Wednesday, April 26 when Wanna Cupcake celebrates its ribbon cutting at 3826 Bridgeport Way W. Please stop by at 1:30 p.m. and say hello. And while […]