Sierra Magazine Names UWT One Of The "Coolest" Schools In America

The University of Washington's three campuses were recognized for their initiatives to operate sustainably and limit their contributions to global warming. The Tacoma campus played a role in achieving the green designation.

TIERRAWATCH: Crockrell Wins Gold At The AAU Junior Olympic Games

The 10-year-old, track-and-field phenom from University Place placed first in the girls triathlon in the bantam division. She also placed fourth in the long jump.

Tacoma Community College To Host Respiratory Care Conference On Sept. 24

The event will feature local respiratory care providers and experts.

Kids Take Over The Gallery At TCC

Artwork from Tacoma Community College's Early Learning Center enrollees will be on display next Tuesday.

Support The Curtis NJROTC By Going To Tonight's Tacoma Rainiers Game

The 2010 Pacific Coast League champs are offering a discounted ticket package, and part of the proceeds will benefit the NJROTC.

UWT Names Harrington Jr. New Vice Chancellor Of Academic Affairs

The University of Washington Seattle professor and recent chairman of the Faculty Senate will begin his new post Sept. 1.

Brother And Sister Rule The Watermelon Pit At The University Place Festival

Tawni Duckworth and Darian Luchin each took first in their age groups.

Meet Annie Fitzsimmons, Candidate For The University Place School Board

She is running for Position 3 against Nick Tennison.

Troop 248 Alaskan Adventure Update: Day Nine

The University Place Boys Scouts take a frosty plunge as their trip concludes.

Troop 248 Alaskan Adventure Update: Day Eight

The University Place Boy Scouts enjoy another fun-filled day, including river-rafting.

Troop 248 Alaskan Adventure Update: Day Seven

The University Place Boy Scouts hit up Sitka, then take a ferry- and-limo ride to the University of Alaska campus.

Troop 248 Alaskan Adventure Update: Day Six

From totem poles to Sitka bears, the Boy Scouts enjoyed another long, event-filled, fun day.

Troop 248 Alaskan Adventure Update

The University Place boy scouts have had an event-filled start to their trip;

VIDEO: Meet Tierra Crockrell, University Place's Own Track-And-Field Phenom

The 10-year-old who is shattering records at meets across the country has her sights set high. Her coach, NFL great Eric Metcalf, says nothing is impossible for Tierra on the track.

WHIZ KIDS UPDATE: Boy Scout Troop No. 248 Braving Alaska Next 10 Days

The University Place troop, one of the oldest in Washington, is making its seventh visit to Alaska since they first traveled in 1986. The scouts raised about $500 themselves and maintain a C average to go.

What's DaVonte Lacy Up To These Days?

Well, according to the Washington State University Athletics Facebook page, he and other Cougar athletes are helping Habitat For Humanity.

University Place Teen One Of 230 To Win Prestigious Internship

Nicole Fannin, a graduate of Charles Wright Academy, will be an intern at Tacoma Goodwill Industries as part of Bank of America's Student Leaders Program.

WHIZ KIDS: UP Pirates U-14 Baseball Team Leaves It All On The Diamond

University Place has been well represented in the leagues around the South Sound, as the UP Pirates team played in the Lakewood Baseball League from April to June. It's now completing their Summer Metro Park League tonight at SERA fields.

VIEWFINDER: Samoan Culture On Display At Clover Park High School

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WHIZ KIDS: Drum Seventh-Graders Act The Part On Night Of The Notables

All parents, families and community members were invited to meet over 200 of history's most notable people Each seventh-grader was assigned a notable person. Students dressed up and gave speeches while acting as their notable.

Metro Parks Tacoma Fighting Childhood Obesity With Healthy Meals

It's only public agency in the state partnering with a national restaurant chain to provide children with meals exceeding the minimum standards for free summer lunches available through the program.

University Place Volleyball Players Will Represent State At National Championships

The team is coached by Drum Intermediate teacher and renowned volleyball coach Michael Miller.

Tacoma Community College To Hold Series Of Informational Admission Sessions

Are you interested in enrolling at TCC? The college next to University Place will hold seven sessions through August to help guide you on your higher education journey.

Deaf TCC Student's Aerospace Engineering Career Blasting Off With Microgravity Experiment At NASA

Eric Shear earned the right to go to NASA last year. He is in Houston right now and is the program's only deaf student.

Homeless Children Face Emotional, Developmental Hurdles

The psychological effects can set the stage for problems later in life.

SPECIAL REPORT: Homelessness In University Place School District Jumps

But the number and percentage of homeless students is still relatively low compared to neighboring Lakewood and Tacoma. Officials say the biggest burden on the district involves transporting homeless students.

Sunset Primary Mom Helping The Environment, One Pouch At A Time

With the help of the TerraCycle program, Kelly Tilton has helped to make students understand the value of recycling. One of the things she has done has set up a bin at the school in which students can recycle their drink pouches.

Coming Monday In University Place Patch: School District Copes With Financial And Social Toll Of Homeless Students

University Place and other school districts grapple with educating homeless students, even as budgets get tighter across the board.

West Pierce Firefighters Give UP Primary Student A Memorial Ride To School

Noah, a second-grader, won the fire department's Fire Prevention Week contest back in October.

VIEWFINDER: Rock Concert With Narrows View Intermediate Students

The students jammed with Bridgid Bibbens at Curtis Junior High last Friday.

Library's Summer Reading Program Goes Global

This year's program, "One World, Many Stories," is meant to bring different cultures and experiences from around the world to University Place and the rest of Pierce County.

Shirley Case And Carol Bosley Named UP Schools' Teachers Of The Year

The duo's tireless work contributed not only to the local district, but also to the Peninsula and Fife School Districts.

TCC Clay Club Sale Starting Tonight

Part of the proceeds will go to help rebuild kilns lost in the Japan earthquake.

College Students Face Steep Tuition Hikes, Fewer Openings

Tacoma Community College and Pierce College, along with state's other community colleges, are losing nearly 13 percent of their state funding over the next two years and won’t be able to serve as many students.

Impact Sports Offering Baseball Open House

The University Place instructional facility is working with local baseball instructor and former professional player Aaron Trolia.

Whiz Kid Update: Agustin Hussain

A University Place student continues gaining recognition, including completing citizen's training with UP Police and being named to the National Honor Society.

Whiz Kids: Charles Wright Wins Honors At Regional National History Day

Ten students from Charles Wright Academy took home honors at the regional National History Day competition. They will be compete again in May at the state level.

Hundreds Pay Final Respects To Popular University Place Educator

Drum Intermediate School Assistant Principal Bryan Beale, 37, died April 30 when his motorcycle collided with a vehicle that allegedly ran a red light.

Community Shows Outpouring Of Grief For Bryan Beale; Memorial Scheduled

A memorial for the assistant principal is growing at the entrance of Drum Intermediate. His memorial service is planned for May 14.

Motorcyclist Who Died In Crash Was Drum Assistant Principal Bryan Beale

"This is heartbreaking," says the conductor of the Tacoma Concert Band, for which Beale played trumpet and cornet.