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 […]
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Curran Orchard Pruning Parties!
Submitted by CORE. Curran Apple Orchard 2023 Winter Events! Learn a new skill and help take care of a unique apple orchard park in University Place at FREE pruning parties sponsored by CORE (Curran Orchard Resource Enthusiasts)! Volunteers are needed to help prune and haul branches to dumpsters…no experience needed! Pruning Parties are scheduled for […]
Brightway Insurance, The Clawson Agency opening in U.P.
City of University Place announcement. Spend your lunchtime with the City of University Place – food provided! Plan to join us on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brightway Insurance, The Clawson Agency for a ribbon cutting at their location: 7406 27th St W, Suite 9 in University Place.
U.P. Receives Washington State Department of Transportation 2022 Award of Excellence
City of University Place announcement. The City of U.P. was awarded the Washington D.O.T.’s 2022 Award of Excellence for the 56th Street/Cirque Drive Phase III improvement project. U.P.’s Director of Engineering & Capital Projects Jack Ecklund and Nuri Avcular, deputy director of Engineering & Capital Projects, were recognized for their patience and flexibility in collaborating […]
Veterans Plaza Organizers Recognized by City Council
City of University Place announcement. Members of the Veterans Plaza Committee (now a nonprofit corporation) were recognized during the Jan. 17 City Council meeting for their dedication in taking the project from idea to reality over the course of 17 years. Greg Gooch, Howard Lee, Nancy Triebelhorn, Karen Schwartz and Kenn Triebelhorn, the project’s architect, […]
Whet Your Appetite in U.P.
City of University Place announcement. You don’t have to travel outside of University Place to get good eats, especially with the openings of several new eateries during 2022, including Galos Flame Grilled Chicken (3556 Market Place W.), Al’s Hot Chicken (2102 Mildred St. W.), Chipotle (4020 Bridgeport Way W.) and the Pine Cone Café (7912 […]
Mayor Worthington Delivers State of the City
City of University Place announcement. Review the accomplishments and activities of the City of University Place during 2022 in this brief video recap offered by Mayor Steve Worthington. Get highlights from the City’s Public Safety, Planning, Economic Development, Parks and Public Works departments while also recounting some of the great community celebrations that occurred throughout […]
The University Place City Council Jan. 28 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Jan. 28 (8 AM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Public Safety Funding Discussions and Next Steps
City of University Place announcement. The November 2022 ballot measure that would have raised dedicated funds to cover 10 additional U.P. Police Department commissioned staff and two non-commissioned personnel failed by 99 votes out of more than 13,000 votes cast. Given the narrow margin of defeat, the City Council, City staff and City Commissions have […]