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West Pierce Fire call activity increases 16% in January
West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post. In January, firefighters responded to 1,669 9-1-1 calls for service. This averages to more than 53 calls per day and approximately 84% were for medical aid. Compared to January 2021, this represents a 16% increase in call volume.
Local Students Earn Dean’s List Recognition from George Fox University
Local students were among those who earned dean’s list recognition at George Fox University for the fall 2021 semester. Traditional undergraduate students must earn a 3.5 grade point average or above on 12 or more hours of graded work to earn a spot on the dean’s list. Lakewood Claire Broughton, junior, cinematic arts Gracen Livingston, […]
Curran Orchard Pruning Events & Tree Adoptions!
Submitted by CORE. Get some exercise and help out a local park! Pruning season is underway at the Curran Apple Orchard Park and volunteer help is needed to prune, spread mulch and drag branches to the dumpsters. Interested people can attend designated pruning events on the following Saturdays from 10am to 1pm: Feb. 12 and […]
Local residents named to Gonzaga’s President’s and Dean’s Lists
The following local residents have earned placement on the Gonzaga University President’s List for fall semester 2021. Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed. DuPont Amanda Anderson Fircrest Hayden Saalfeld John Schott Lakewood Clayton Thatcher William Wagner Tacoma Avier Doss University Place, Sage Saplan The following local residents have earned […]
Local Students Earn Degrees from University of Northern Colorado
The following local students were among those who received degrees from the University of Northern Colorado at the end of the fall 2021 semester. The students, degrees, areas of study, honors and hometowns are: University Place – George Thompson, Master of Business Admin. in Business Administration For more information about the class of fall 2021, […]
New Year Brings New Faces to U.P. City Hall
City of University Place announcement. As 2022 dawns, visitors to City Hall—both in person and virtual—will see some new faces. Chantel Mons is the new receptionist and will be the first interaction many people have with U.P. offices, as she can “direct traffic” and questions to the appropriate personnel. Kennith George has joined the Planning […]
Get Ready to Play Ball: Reserve Cirque Park Fields for League and Tournament Play
City of University Place announcement. Although spring may seem light years away right now, many sports leagues are already gearing up for the season ahead and should begin reserving field space at Cirque Park now. The 27-acre park features dedicated baseball and softball fields, as well as a multi-purpose field for soccer, lacrosse and flag […]
Resolve To Be Ready this January
City of University Place announcement. Have you made your New Year’s Resolutions? This year resolve to be prepared in the event that an emergency occurs so you can rest easy knowing that your family, pets, property and you, are well equipped to handle whatever comes your way!Here are a few prep tips to help you […]