Submitted by Washington University. Frank Lin of University Place, WA, (98467), was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Lin graduated in December from the university’s College of Arts & Sciences. To qualify for the Dean’s List in the College of Arts & Sciences, students must […]
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi and State Legislators Visit University Place to Discuss Infrastructure
City of Lakewood announcement. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law in November of 2021. The bipartisan federal package established funding to address aging infrastructure, broadband connectivity, water quality, electrification, and transportation nationwide. Many local projects in Pierce County may be eligible for funding under the act, including the removal of the […]
Curtis High School student-athletes honored
University Place School District social media post. Way to go Vikings.
Mothers Celebration held on May 2nd at the UP Community/Senior Center
Submitted by Howard Lee, Community Connections Place. A wonderful Mothers Celebration was held on May 2nd at the UP Community/Senior Center. It was hosted by the Community Connections Place, in partnership with the City of UP, and enjoyed by all of our citizens of our community. Attached are several photographs of the festivities. The Community/Senior […]
Emergency Food Network Offers Home Delivery
City of University Place announcement. Residents of U.P. who are unable to access local food pantries because of transportation or accessibility issues are encouraged to reach out to the The Pierce County Emergency Food Network, which has a Home Delivery program for Pierce County residents who have barriers to accessing their local food pantries including […]
The University Place City Council May 2 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on May 2 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Ride with ORCA to U.P. Special Events
City of University Place announcement. Pierce Trips, a carpooling, public transit and telework resource, has provided the City of University Place with 100 ORCA regional transit cards to help those with limited incomes or transportation options get to and from special events in University Place at no cost. Those who are interested in obtaining an […]
Great Turnout for University Place Parks Appreciation Day
City of University Place announcement. Thank you to all the volunteers who came out to Paradise Pond Park on April 23 for Parks Appreciation Day! It was a beautiful sunny morning and a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and give back to our local parks. Volunteers helped spread woodchips throughout Paradise Pond […]
Earth Day Cleanup at the Post Office
Submitted by Rotary Club of UP-Fircrest. The Rotary Club of UP-Fircrest celebrated Earth Day with a work party at the University Place Post Office. At 1 p.m. 9 club members and four community members gathered at the post office to carry out a much needed cleanup focused on the employee parking lot. The group attacked […]