City of University Place announcement. University Place dog walkers are invited to take part in a special training and awareness opportunity on a new public safety initiative being launched across the city. The public is invited to join U.P. Police Chief Greg Premo and Jennifer Hales, public safety administrator, in the City Council Chambers on […]
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Piece of local history comes down as former bowling center is demolished
“The proposed project includes seven apartment buildings, each of approximately 24,275 square feet, one apartment building of approximately 50,050 square feet, and one of approximately 57,025 square feet. Each has its own parking area. Seven of the buildings would be three stories each, and the other two are planned at four stories each. A pool […]
2022 University Place Spring Clean-UP and Canned Food Drive
City of University Place announcement. When: Residents NORTH of 40th St W. Saturday, April 2 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents SOUTH of 40th St W. Saturday, April 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dispose of and/or recycle some unwanted items and yard waste for FREE!CLEAN-UP RULES: LIMIT: 1 load per household for […]
Alameda Avenue Construction Nears Completion
City of University Place announcement. Traveling around U.P. will soon be easier with completion of the Alameda Avenue Extension construction. This project fills a critical gap in the City’s street network, connecting the southern end of Alameda Avenue (at 62nd Avenue W.) to the eastern end of 62nd Street (at 64th Avenue W.). Once completed, […]
What’s UP with Biz: Watch the Newest Episode of Open for Business
City of University Place announcement. Please spend a few minutes watching the second episode of the City’s Open for Business video series to learn more about some of U.P.’s businesses that are perfect for busy families, including: Second Born Maternity (7530 28th St W., Suite A) offers stylish and affordable clothing for moms-to-be. PopUP Kids Consign and Shop (7530 […]
Night of Champions at Curtis High
University Place School District announcement. The Curtis High School Athletic Department will be honoring our State Champions at a special “Night of Champions” event on Wednesday, March 30th at 7:00pm in the Curtis High School Gymnasium. All are welcome to attend.
AmeriCorps Week at West Pierce Fire & Rescue
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. It’s AmeriCorp Week and West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) has been lucky to have AmeriCorps members serving our community for more than a decade. This year, WPFR is proud to introduce Serena Rotondo, who was interested in this position, as she wanted to serve the community in which […]
UP Veterans Plaza construction site
Submitted by Howard Lee, University Place Veterans Plaza. This is a photograph taken at the UP Cirque Park, University Place Veterans Plaza construction site. After months of weather delays, material supply issues, and construction glitches, rock is finally being laid to stabilize the soggy ground so concrete can be laid. It has been a struggle […]
Water is precious
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. Water is a precious resource, especially following a disaster. It is recommended that you store at least two weeks’ worth of water, which is one gallon per person per day. Plastic containers with a screw cap lid are the ideal containers to use to store water. Glass bottles, old […]