Curtis Rolls In Opening Game Of West Central 4A District Tournament

The Vikings jumped out to a big lead early en route to a 59-41 victory over Battle Ground in University Place. Next up is Stadium, 7:45 p.m., Friday at Auburn High School.

Mildred Street to Get Bike Lane, Crosswalks and Pedestrian Islands in Traffic Safety Grant

Mildred Street, from South 19th St. to South 12th St. will be repaved and the number of travel lanes will be reduced to make room for bike lanes, landscaped medians and more, thanks to a traffic grant secured by the City of Tacoma.

Meet a Princess: Kayla Prewitt, Curtis High School

Meet Daffodil Princess Kayla Prewitt, a senior at Curtis High School.

South Center Street Reopen to Traffic After Roadway Damaged by Fallen Piece of SR 16

South Center Street in Tacoma in the Nalley Valley is reopen to traffic, but reduced to one lane of travel while crews continue to fix the roadway damaged by a chunk of the old SR 16 that fell.

THIS WEEK: $1 Smoothies at Jamba Juice

Jamba Juice is offering $1 smoothies this week.

Roy Man Pleads Not Guilty to Robbing Day Island Home, Fleeing by Rowboat

Roy resident Scott Derek Reeder, 44, plead not guilty in Pierce County Court to charges that he allegedly robbed a Day Island home, assaulted two people with his car and attempted escape via rowboat.

City Council Recognizes Retirement Home Director for Leadership in Senior Living

The University Place City Council honored Bridgeport Place Retirement and Assisted Living executive director Sandy Nelson for her contribution to events and activities that improve senior living in town.

Ask a Trooper: Do Officers Have a Ticket Quota?

Washington State Patrol District 1 spokesman and recruiter Guy Gill answers your questions about the rules of the road.

Most Popular on Patch: What You Might Have Missed

Here are links to the most recent popular stories, announcements, events, blog posts and listings on the site. See what your neighbors in University Place are clicking and talking about.

Will Pierce County Extend Bridge To Beach To Accomodate Boats At Chambers Creek Properties? (VIDEO)

The county is pushing for it but needs funding.

10 Ways to Use University Place Patch

University Place Patch gives you plenty of opportunities to comment on stories, share your opinions, post photos and announcements, and add events to the community calendar.

Curtis High Students Get Hands-On Experience With West Pierce Fire & Rescue Program (PHOTOS)

Each student did a ride-along with firefighters, putting on gear, climbing the 105-foot aerial ladder, receiving tips on job interview skills and learning about anatomy and trauma with pig hearts and lungs.

Sea-Tac Flights Canceled Because of Blizzard 'Nemo'

Check out Sea-Tac Airport's flight tracker or your airline if you have travel plans to the Northeast, because record levels of snowfall are predicted in New England as the storm moves down the Atlantic coast.

Report: Average Tacoma-to-Seattle Commuter Spends Equivalent of Two Days Per Year Stuck in Traffic

A new report also shows the average driver in the metro area lost 48 hours to traffic congestion in 2011. How does your commute compare?

Photos: Beautiful Winters Day at Chambers Bay

It feels like spring in the beginning of February! I snapped a few photos while out for a walk at Chambers Bay. The weather calls for fog this weekend, so get outside and enjoy it while it lasts.

Washington State Patrol Seeking Witnesses to Events Leading Up to Monday's High Speed Chase, Crash on I-5

Investigators need public help to determine what happened before the police pursuit of a stolen vehicle led to a serious one-car collision on southbound I-5 Monday evening, near the Port of Tacoma.

South Sound Native Isaiah Thomas, Kings One Step Closer To Relocating To Seattle

NBA Commissioner David Stern confirmed the pending move, saying the Seattle investment group led by Chris Ballmer and Steve Ballmer is "very strong." An NBA committee is expected to vote on the proposed sale in April.

University Place Crime Report: Robbery on Bridgeport, Theft from Vehicle

The following crime information from Jan. 30, 2013 - Feb. 5, 2013 is provided by CrimeReports.com.

Report: Student Homeless Numbers Drop in University Place

According to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, 45 University Place students were reported homeless in the 2011-12 school year, a number lower than the year before.

Suspected Burglar Tries To Escape By Row Boat

University Place Police caught the Day Island burglary suspect as he was climbing out of the water near Titlow Park in Tacoma.

IHOP to Serve Free Pancakes for National Pancake Day

The offer is available at the Tacoma location on Tuesday, Feb. 5.

Click! Cable TV, KOMO Come To An Agreement

The electronic guide for the stations may take up to two days to load.

E-MAIL TO THE EDITOR: Beware of People Posing As CenturyLink Employees

A University Place Patch Facebook user posted the warning.

What's the Future of the Mildred Street Business Corridor?

The area along University Place's eastern edge suffered two hits in less than two weeks with the closure of the The Keg and Galaxy Narrows Theater.

Honoree For Annual Seattle Stair Climb is Son of West Pierce Firefighter

Firefighter Steve Vukich's son, Cole, is the honoree of the Scott Firefighter Stairclimb on March 10. The 30-person contingent representing West Pierce will be climbing especially hard for one of their own.

Meet Best-Selling Author J.A. Jance at University Place Library

To attend the free event: visit University Place Library for a free ticket. Limit two per person, while supplies last.

University Place Police Respond To Fight Involving Tire Iron on Cirque

Two drivers who collided into each other got into an argument. One of them pulled out a tire iron. An off-duty Lakewood police officer was at the scene and held the suspect at gunpoint until deputies arrived.

UPDATED: Fire Sparks Widespread Power Outages; 1,000 Customers Without Power For The Night

Tacoma Power says it must restore power to two areas of Lakewood that were hit hard.

Vote For What Movie Pierce County Shows At "Cinema On The Sound" Next Summer

You can help determine the free feature film shown Aug. 24 at Chambers Creek Regional Park's Central Meadow in University Place. The county has provided users with an online poll.

Tacoma Man, 71, Charged With Allegedly Striking, Harassing Woman Near Point Defiance Ferry

William Zesbaugh rear-ended the woman, then struck her with a steering wheel lock from his trunk, prosecutors say. He also allegedly said to the victim and her female passenger: "I can tell you’re lesbians. I should beat the crap out of you.”

Man Who Allegedly Broke Into, Damaged And Was Tasered At Umpqua Bank Charged

David Lee Chesser III was charged with second-degree burglary and second-degree malicious mischief. He had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant at the time of his arrest.

Ask a Trooper: Can I Leave My Child Unattended in the Car, Even For Just a Minute?

Washington State Patrol District 1 spokesman and recruiter Guy Gill answers your questions about the rules of the road.

Curtis Boys Capture SPSL League Championship Swim Meet Over The Weekend

Junior, BJ Woodbury, won the 200 IM and 100 Free league titles by besting his already state times for those events. The boys continue their post season competition this Friday and Saturday at the District meet at Curtis.

Patch User Spots Orcas Near Chambers Bay, Fox Island

A Patch user shared these Saturday.

Curtis Girls Bowling Takes First At District (USER PIC)

The Lady Viks are now onto state.

Mike Carrell Introduces Bill That Allows School Resource Officers To Search Students

The 28th District senator says the measure is to "simply restore to a police officer, serving as a school resource officer, the right to search a student."

University Place Police Arrest Man Who Allegedly Broke Into, Damaged Umpqua Bank

The suspect, who hasn't been charged, allegedly turned over tables and chairs, broke computers and urinated on counters. He was found sleeping under the teller counter, and authorities had to use a taser to get him to cooperate.

Demolition Resumes on Nalley Valley Viaduct

Demolition crews are back in the Nalley Valley after a chunk fell off the old SR 16 on Jan. 11, damaging part of South Tacoma Way and tainting the local water supply.

Public Invited To Learn About Chambers Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Jan. 31

Pierce County's project team will be available to discuss everything from construction impacts to details of the expansion. The open house is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Environmental Services Building in University Place.

Firearms Used in Pierce County Freeway Shootings Were Different, Says Trooper

The two early-morning shootings in Pierce County that occurred within 30 minutes of each other on SR 16 and I-5 are being investigated as separate crimes.