Submitted by Rotary Club of University Place-Fircrest. The Rotary Club of University Place-Fircrest will be collecting food donations during the next two weekends November 2-3 and November 9-10 at the Green Firs Safeway, mainly between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. This is the fourth year that Safeway has supported the Rotary food […]
University Place
Over $1 Million Awarded for New Firefighting Equipment
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) was recently awarded $1.113 million dollars through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant to replace the District’s Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). These air tanks supply clean air for firefighters on a fire scene, making the environment safer for them to breathe. Replacing this type of equipment can be expensive […]
The University Place City Council Oct. 28 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Oct. 28 (5:30 PM). Access the agenda here.
Charles Wright Academy – Beginning & Lower School Preview Day
Prospective students & their families are invited to join us for an in-person Preview Day. Meet faculty, administrators, and students and learn about our academics, arts, athletics, experiential education, service learning, student life, and more! Tours will also be available to explore classrooms, arts, and athletics facilities. This is the best way for the whole […]
Sunset Terrace Park to Get Upgrades
Beginning this week, the City of University Place will be making improvements to Sunset Terrace Park (1902 Seaview Ave. W.). The existing gravel parking lot will be paved and widened to improve accessibility from the lot to the park amenities. Although the playground will remain open during construction, the parking area and adjacent field will […]
Hazard Mitigation Planning
Through the end of November 2025, Lakewood, University Place, Steilacoom, and West Pierce Fire and Rescue (WPF&R) will be working on completing an update to our Hazard Mitigation Plans in partnership with Pierce County Department of Emergency Management. The Hazard Mitigation Plan is a way for the West Pierce Emergency Management Coalition (Lakewood, University Place, […]
Phones are down at West Pierce Fire & Rescue
Due to a planned network outage, the phone system will be down at West Pierce Fire & Rescue October 22 and 23, 2024. During that time, please email communications@westpierce.org and someone will respond as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Work Begins on Homestead Park Improvements
On Oct. 9, U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), U.P. Mayor Javier Figueroa and Mayor Pro Tem Ed Wood were joined by U.P. City Councilmembers Denise McCluskey, Melanie Grassi and Stan Flemming as well as the Park Commission Chair Amy Wolfe, Vice Chair Alecia Cunningham and Park Commissioner Kristi Jones at the groundbreaking for improvements at […]
Grab Coffee with a Cop Recap
Thanks to all those who stopped by to chat with members of the U.P. Police Department over coffee and snacks as part of the annual Coffee with a Cop event on Oct. 8. Coffee With A Cop is a national event designed to help community members and their local police teams build connections outside of […]