UPDATED: Decorated Navy SEAL From University Place Dies In Motorcycle Crash

Chief Petty Officer Michael R. Tatham was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident while on rest and recuperation leave.

City Council Candidates Talk Dollars And Sense

During a UP-Fircrest chamber forum Thursday night, the council hopefuls talked Town Center, retaining businesses and other things to help keep the community's finances healthy. Oh yeah, they also talked about deer.

Library Downloads A Hit In Pierce County

Every month, people are downloading thousands of e-books, audiobooks and songs.

Department Of Defense ID's Enumclaw Soldier Who Died In Afghanistan

Sgt. Nathan L. Wyrick died Monday in Kandahar province.

University Place City Council To Discuss Land Donation

A UP man wants to donate the land to the city, but one official encourages officials to perform their due diligence.

Army Identifies JBLM Soldier Who Died Sunday In Afghanistan

Spc. Ricardo Cerros Jr., was from Salinas, Calif.

Chamber of Commerce to Host Forum for City Council Candidates

Event to feature moderated debate, as well as one-on-one dialog between candidates and audience members.

Madigan Cardiologist Sentenced For Accepting Illegal Funds

Doctor must pay fine and restitution for taking benefits from medical device company while working for the U.S. Army.

E-MAIL TO THE EDITOR: Mayor Talks About Repercussions of Wood Burning

Puget Sound Clean Air Agency says it is the reason behind serious air-pollution problems in U.P. and the county.

Washington State's Minimum Wage Increasing to $9.04 Next Year

The 37-cent increase reflects a 4.258-percent increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI­W) since August 2010.

University Place Seeks Candidates To Fill Commission Vacancies

The deadline to apply is Nov. 30.

VIEWFINDER: Celebrating, Reuniting the U.S. Army's 14th Cavalry Regiment

Soldiers from the 1-14 Cavalry Regiment meet with veterans of the 1-14 on Friday, showing them advancements in weapons, vehicles and equipment and overall lifestyle changes at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Burn Ban Lifted Today

Pierce County lifted the ban due to current climate conditions and recent rains.

E-MAIL TO THE EDITOR: Mayor Recaps Town Center Developments

A new building and a new coffee shop marks some of the biggest development activity in years.

JBLM Photo Gallery: Field Artillery Unit Prepares for Deployment to Afghanistan

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment participated in the traditional casing of the colors ceremony Wednesday morning at Soldier's Field House.

Pierce County TV Wins National Awards

The county's official television station picked honors for an array of stories, including first place for coverage of the 2010 U.S. Amateur at Chambers Bay Golf Course and University's Place's Grandview Drive improvement project.

Two From JBLM To Receive Soldier's Award For Rescue At Mount Rainier National Park

They helped save a civilian whose car was trapped in the Nisqually River. The Army will recognize them Wednesday at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

POLL: Tacoma Couple Will Bring Frog N Kiwi Cafe To Town Center

On Monday night, the University Place City Council signed a five-year lease with Marc and Kelly Grau to bring Town Center its first retail tenant by February. The couple says it plans to open a cafe that will offer a large play area for families.

UPDATED: Gov. Gregoire Involved In Non-Injury Collision On I-5

Neither the governor nor the other driver was injured in the collision. We've also posted some photos of her car's damage sent by the Washington State Patrol.

Proposed Tenant Wants To Open Coffee Shop At Town Center

The University Place City Council will be discussing the proposal tonight.

UP City Council Hopefuls Tackle Thorny Issues At Forum

Six people, including an appointed incumbent, are vying for three seats on the City Council in the Nov. 8 election.

Grab A Cup Of Joe With Councilwoman And Candidate Caroline Belleci At Forza

She is running against challenger Howard Lee.

Meet Waylin Lee McCurley, Candidate For West Pierce Fire & Rescue Commission

McCurley will run against University Place Daniel Rankin for Position No. 3.

Support Domestic Violence Awareness By Donating At Dollar Tree

The cities of University Place and Lakewood have partnered with the store. From Sept. 18 to Oct. 15, donated items will benefit the YWCA.

UPTV Offers Voters A Video Guide To Candidates For The University Place City Council

The guide - which runs about 45 minutes - is available both on UPTV and online.

POLL: Sound Transit To Hold Open House On South Line Of Sounder Service

It's scheduled from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday at the Tacoma Dome Station.

University Place Financial Audit Finding-Free

The state Auditor's Office produced the report for 2010.

Track University Place's Solar Energy Generation At Library, Online

Solar energy panels sit atop the Civic Building at Town Center.

Candidate Forum Thursday At Curtis High

The forum will feature those vying for University Place City Council positions this November.

City Releases Details Of Proposed Town Center Agreement With SEB

The Tacoma-based developer proposes to build a mixed-use building north of the University Place library, including 12,000 square feet of for-lease commercial space on the first floor.

County Council To Meet In Fircrest

The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., Sept. 20 at Fircrest City Hall. Officials are expected to hear reports from both University Place and Fircrest.

Can Tacoma Dome Host NBA, NHL? Tacoma Council Could Approve Study To Find Out

Tacoma officials are considering revamping the popular but aging arena near University Place.

Environmental Services Building Lobby Reopens Tuesday

The county was able to reuse doors and take other measures that were environmentally friendly.

Passport, Pet Licensing Services Offered At Pierce County Auditor's Fair Saturday

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pierce County Annex in Tacoma.

E-MAIL TO THE EDITOR: Mayor Recaps Flood Control District Presentation

After an unsuccessful first attempt, officials with the county are again trying to form a taxing district to help the region prepare for major floods.

Workers Who Saved Man Who Was Sucked Through A Sewer Pipe To Receive Governor's Lifesaving Award

The contractor was working on the pipe when he was sucked away on March 21.

UPDATE: City Council To Discuss Library-Condominium Agreement Tonight

The proposed agreement outlines general operating procedures for the Civic Building between the city and Pierce County Library System.

Residents Of University Place - Don't Fall Victim To Scam Or Identity Theft

The Social Security Western Washington Public Affairs Specialist says you may think you’re safe simply by not carrying your Social Security card or not providing your personal information over the Internet. That isn't always the case.

University Place Businesswoman Earns Prestigious Award For Community Efforts

Local businesswoman and resident, Patricia Mannie, is the recipient of the first "You Make A Difference Award" from the Tacoma Pierce County Chamber. Read all about Mannie's efforts (not to mention boundless energy). We promised you will walk away inspire

University Place Maintains High Credit Rating With Standard & Poor's

The S&P gave UP an "A+" rating, citing its economic base, strong policies and record of maintaining a "very strong" available balance in the past five years.