City of University Place announcement. The City of University Place Engineering Department is presently in the process of creating a Stormwater Management Action Plan referred to as a SMAP. As a Phase II NPDES permittee, the City of University Place is required to prepare a Stormwater Management Action Plan (SMAP). The SMAP is intended to address the […]
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Colorful events happening in Pierce County Parks this August
Pierce County press release. Pierce County Parks are keeping things fun and colorful this summer! From festivals to a color run, August is jam packed with events in Pierce County Parks. Kite Festival returns to Chambers Creek Regional Park The Pierce County Parks Kite Festival is back and bigger than ever! The two-day event takes […]
Lend a Hand at the U.S. Women’s Amateur
City of University Place announcement. University Place residents who want to participate in another championship event at Chambers Bay may wish to volunteer at the 122nd U.S. Women’s Amateur from Aug. 8-14. Over the course of the seven-day event, there are many ways interested volunteers can help. Organizers have indicated they could use up to […]
Help needed for Kite Festival
Pierce County social media post. Help Pierce County Parks at the Kite Festival on August 6/7 at Chambers Bay in University Place. Ages 15+ are invited to volunteer for the event. Details: https://bit.ly/3OS8mXz Select a shift: 𝗔𝗨𝗚 𝟲: https://bit.ly/3AzJSy2, 𝗔𝗨𝗚 𝟳: https://bit.ly/3AzKdRk.
Annual Preventative Road Maintenance Begins July 25
City of University Place announcement. The City’s Public Works staff will begin annual street chipsealing the week of July 25 in the areas indicated on this map. Sealcoating will be applied the following week. Please note that both of these processes require dry weather, so schedule adjustments may be necessary in case of rain. Chipsealing is a […]
Hot Weather Safety
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. When the weather heats up, it is important to know how to stay safe. Finding ways to stay cool in hot temperatures is key. The following tips will help you and your family stay safe, courtesy of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department: Keep cool:It is important to keep cool […]
Need a helmet or life jacket?
West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post. Come see us on Saturday at SummerFEST! We have custom-fit helmets ($11) and life jackets ($15) and lots of fun things to do! See you this Saturday at Fort Steilacoom Park.
Twisted Cider 5K is July 30
City of University Place announcement. Don’t forget that the inaugural Twisted Cider 5K run and walk will take place on Saturday, July 30 beginning at 8 a.m. when the 5k kicks off at the Curran Apple Orchard. The children’s (12 and under) 1K will begin at 9:15 a.m. and will be an out-and-back along Sound […]
What To Do When Calling 9-1-1 From A Lake In Lakewood
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) is ready to respond to emergencies on the water each and every day. One of the common problems encountered when responding to these types of emergencies is trying to get an accurate location and the closest access point to the incident. Dispatchers often […]