West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. The fire service has more than its fair share of challenges. From traumatic calls, seeing people in pain and suffering, risking firefighters’ own health for others whom they have never met, having an ever-changing schedule with lack of sleep, and solving problems in an instant – it is a […]
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Safe Sitter Classes
West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post. Registration is now open for this summer’s Safe Sitter babysitting classes.
U.P. student graduates from Union University
JACKSON, Tenn. – University Place’s Angela Le (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) was one of six hundred eleven students graduated from Union University May 21 during spring commencement services of the 197th graduating class at Oman Arena. Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska delivered the commencement address. “Don’t believe the vanity that we are going to […]
Kobayashi Park Gets New Footbridge
City of University Place announcement. Members of the City’s Public Works team recently replaced the old wooden footbridge in Kobayashi Park with a new, steel-framed bridge that is slightly larger and will be able to carry more weight. The old wooden bridge was completed years ago and was beginning to deteriorate. The improvements complement the […]
Make Plans to Participate in Public Safety Listening Sessions
City of University Place announcement. Recent polling by the City of University Place indicates a strong desire among U.P. residents to address public safety and crime prevention strategies that create a stronger and safer community. This corresponds with the City Council making “increased public safety” its number one goal for this biennium. Beginning Thursday, June […]
Symphony Tacoma Closes Its 75th Anniversary Season with a Concert of Hope Inspired by Mozart
Symphony Tacoma announcement. Tacoma, WA— Symphony Tacoma will present the final performance of its 75th Anniversary Season with the premiere of Eternal Light 2.0, the second production in the Symphony’s innovative community youth project, followed by a performance of Mozart’s Requiem. The concert will take place on Saturday, June 4 at 7:30 pm at University Place Presbyterian Church (8101 27th Street […]
Strickland Funds Safety Improvements for Homestead Park in University Place
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) secured $500,000 in federal funding for the City of University Place’s Homestead Park redevelopment for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2022. With this funding, the City of University Place will be able to implement safety and visibility improvements. “This federal funding will make much-needed safety improvements […]
First all-female paramedic crew at West Pierce
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. Firefighter/Paramedics Haley Harn (left) and Solveig Waterfall (right) are our first all-female paramedic crew.
West Pierce graduates new firefighters
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. The latest class from the Red Knights Recruit Academy graduated May 18. Congratulations.