City of University Place announcement. The City of University Place is looking for talented young artists to help transform bland utility boxes into vibrant pieces of art. University Place students in grades 5-12 are invited to create designs that reflect community pride or happiness. Winning designs will be printed on vinyl and wrapped around utility […]
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U.P. Leaders Attend State Conference
City of Lakewood announcement. University Place Mayor Steve Worthington and Mayor Pro Tem Javier Figueroa recently attended the Association of Washington Cities, City Action Days conference in Olympia, where they had the opportunity to meet one-on-one with U.P.’s local 28th District legislators Rep. Mari Leavitt, Rep. Dan Bronoske and Sen. T’wina Nobles. During the two-day event, they also […]
Public Safety Community Meetings Kicked Off Feb. 22
City of University Place announcement. A new series of community public safety meetings begin Feb. 22 with sessions at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers (3609 Market Place W., Third Floor). Additional sessions will be held on March 22, April 13 and May 24, also at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. […]
Two Fire Engines Now in Service in Lakewood
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. Two new fire engines were put into service following their “push back” ceremonies. Historically, when a new piece of apparatus is added to the fleet, it is customary to bless the vehicle, wash it and push it back into the apparatus bay, signifying it is ready to respond to […]
The University Place City Council Feb. 21 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Feb. 21 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Curran Orchard – Help Needed at Feb. 18 Pruning Party
Submitted by CORE. Volunteers are needed at the Curran Apple Orchard Park to help prune apple trees and drag branches to the dumpsters. Pruning parties are scheduled on the following Saturdays from 10am to 1pm: People can also come out at their convenience. Trained volunteers and Master Gardeners are available at the pruning parties to […]
Congratulations and Thank You
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. Recently, West Pierce Fire & Rescue Battalion Chief Michael Dobbs and Captains Matt Garrels and Art Rausch were presented with their 20-year service pins. Congratulations and thank you for your service!
CERT Registration Now Open
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) invites community members who live or work in Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom to attend the next session of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) classes. The training will be held February 28 – March 18, 2023 and registration is now open. Aimed at […]
Rescue Technicians refined confined space skills
West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post. Last week, our Rescue Technicians refined their confined space skills. During this training, they set up ventilation, air monitoring and communication equipment while getting ready to make entry and perform a victim rescue.