University Place School District announcement. Registration for the 2023-2024 school year opens on March 6, 2023. K-12 student registration is completed through the on-line registration portal. Out of district requests for current students can be submitted beginning March 8, 2023. New applications can be submitted beginning April 12, 2023. Preschool applications can be submitted beginning March […]
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Free Mason Bee Presentation
Submitted by CORE. Join local beekeeper Rick Mercier for a fascinating discussion on Mason Bees – the stingless little heroes that help pollinate the Curran Apple Orchard Park each year! I have been raising these amazing PNWs very own, non-aggressive, and highly efficient pollinators for more than 15 years. With native bees in decline, it’s […]
King Tides return January 21-27
City of University Place announcement. The next series of king tides are predicted to occur 1/21-27. The Emergency Management Coalition is providing free sand/sandbags for residents that live on or near the shoreline. Community CERT volunteers will be on site to help fill bags at Cirque Park tomorrow, 1/20, 1-3:30PM
Curran Orchard FREE Night Pruning Class
Submitted by CORE. Learn how to prune apple trees at a FREE pruning class on Thursday, January 26, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the University Place Primary School Cafeteria. Master Gardener and professional arborist Robert Sweet will discuss proper pruning techniques as well as appropriate tools. UPP is located at 2708 Grandview Drive W. in […]
West Pierce Celebrates Promotions
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. At the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, January 17th, West Pierce Fire & Rescue celebrated the promotions of Captains Lisa Morin and John Craig. Captain Morin is if the first female firefighter to be promoted to suppression Captain. In 2020, she and two other firefighters were highlighted […]
Chambers Bay resort development ends
Pierce County announcement. Reflecting a worsening economic environment, Pierce County and Chambers Bay Resort, LLC, have terminated the agreement to develop a resort at Chambers Bay Golf Course. “We are disappointed that we were not able to bring Chambers Bay Resort to our community,” said Dan Absher, chief executive officer, Absher Construction Company. “Due to […]
United for University Place meeting Wednesday, January 18
Submitted by Chris Saunders. United for University Place will meet on Wednesday, January 18th at 11:30 to 1 pm at University Place Presbyterian Church at 8101 27th Street West in University Place. Our speakers this month will be presenting the challenging life of parents with adult children with disabilities. This is also a great opportunity […]
Local students named to Gonzaga University Fall Presidents’s and Dean’s Lists
The following local residents have earned placement on the Gonzaga University President’s List for fall semester 2022. Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed. DuPont Fircrest Lakewood University Place The following local residents have earned placement on the Gonzaga University Dean’s List for fall semester 2022. Students must earn a […]
The University Place City Council Jan. 17 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Jan. 17 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.