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 […]
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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 […]
The University Place City Council Oct. 21 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Oct. 21 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Deadline to Apply for Commissioner Positions is Oct. 25
The City of University Place has volunteer openings on its Economic Development Advisory, Park Advisory and Planning commissions. Volunteer your time to contribute to your hometown by sharing your perspectives and experience to help the City Council shape legislative policies. Applicants must be residents of U.P. to apply. For more information on each commission and […]
UPPD Police Blotter – Oct. 16
The most recent significant public safety activity in University Place can be read here.
Oktoberfest Crowd Breaks Record
This year’s Oktoberfest in Market Square drew the largest crowd in its six-year history, with friends and neighbors enjoying a night of great food, great beer from E9 Brewing Co., and great entertainment. The Bean’s Brats and Beer Band got the crowd on their feet with rousing polkas and their own unique rendition of the […]