Maneuvers Around Puget Sound?

Patch' blogger spots an interesting sight and asks you, the user, could they be some sort of rescue training.

In The Attic

Patch blogger writes that holiday decorations can spruce up your business and can certainly be a conversation piece where your customers feel comfortable.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Friday was the late author's birthday, explains this Patch blogger. Always efficient with words, books such as the Cat in the Hats speak to Seuss' genius.

Senior Bathroom Safety Under $10

More slips, falls and other accidents happen in the bathroom than in any other room of the house. It's no different for seniors.

Lovers reunited after 72 years!

Patch's newest blogger shares a story of enduring love for two seniors - one from University Place - 3,000 miles apart.

Tree topping causes large bird habitats to lose their nests and perches

Patch blogger Pamele Sherman blogs that "pointless" tree topping destroys bird nests and eagle perches in West University Place.

We Thank Our Lucky Stars For You!

Patch's newest blogger, Dayna Baird, tells users about an important fundraiser coming up for Evergreen Primary School.

Happy Birthday Rotary!!!

What does Rotary do? Careful who you ask--the response might be longer than you would like.

Love Your City

Patch blogger Patricia Mannie shares the story of Allen C. Mason, a Tacoma pioneer who loved his city and whose love could translate to University Place.

UPPC Examines "The Hole In Our Gospel" During Lent

Patch's newest blogger talks about how University Place Presbyterian Church (UPPC) Lent sermon series: Fill the W(h)oles, which parallels the book: The Hole in our Gospel.

Bamboo Tattoo

Patch blogger Ben Warner - on vacation in Southeast Asia - gets a piece of body art. During the session, however, a man shares with him some wisdom that could stick longer than the ink.

Finances for Single Parents

Though there is no fool-proof plan for managing finances, there are things that families led by single parents can do to maintain financial stability.

Dumb and Dumber

Patch's skateboard blogger, on vacation in Southeast Asia, says his group's bikes are gone now, so they're skated Southeast Asia and taking a boat trip to Angkor Wat.

Foster Dogs: Never a dull moment

Patch's newest blogger - University Place resident Scott Seitz - shares the trials and tribulations of housing foster dogs.

McNeil Island: Sacred Site

McNeil Island is much more than just a prison. Tightly knit communities lived and died there, leaving a legacy of warmth and compassion, amid environs that could have left all hard as stone.

Preparing for your visit with someone in hospice care

Hospice visit what can you do.

Cambodia or Bust!

University Place Patch's perennial skateboard blogger, on vacation in Vietnam, describes his adventure crossing a border in Southeast Asia on his motorcycle.

Beyond Angry Birds: Using Technology for your Finances

Mobile devices and apps can make tracking your investments and the financial markets more convenient than ever before. Select a few apps and put them to work for you.

Pastor's Corner: A Bigger Voice Called Us to Washington

Patch blogger and senior pastor at The Church on the Hill tells how his family's move to the Evergreen State was prompted by something bigger than him.

Eight Ages of Woman

Patch's senior care blogger hopes users will enjoy this warm humor of these aging women.

Bike Breaking down, Skateboarding, Water Parks and Communism

Patch's skateboard blogger - on vacation in Vietnam - has some interesting adventures exploring that county. He and his friends also meet a local whose, um, wisdom guides their trip.

Pastor's Corner: Over the Hedge

The conflicts and the roadblocks in our lives are there for reasons, Patch blogger Corbit Magby writes.

Pastor's Corner: Life is short

The pastor writes that there is a balance that moves in the center of our hearts that is empowered by God.

My Take of the Day: Medical CARE?

Patch blogger Colleen Kaleel-Matzen says her experience tells her that the "care" in "medical care" isn't necessarily accurate.

Alone No More

A Patch blogger shares the special bond she has with Tara, her blue macaw. The bird can be a handful, but Colleen Kaleel-Matzen says she honored to be entrusted with her bird.

Out of my element in Hanoi

Patch's skateboard blogger is giving us updates from his trip to Vietnam. In his first post, he admits that he is a little jet lagged, so hopefully it makes sense.

Americans say they feel less confident about retirement now than in 2010

The best way to feel secure about financing your retirement is to prepare well for it. There are several simple steps you can take if you’re feeling wary about your post-career years.

What are the advantages of using in-home care?

With the aging baby boomer population, a growing number of people are looking into the idea of hiring an in home care agency to care for their aging loved one.

Goodbye Masters Program, Good Morning Vietnam

University Place Patch's skateboard blogger finished his Masters program at University of Washington Tacoma and is on his way to a new adventure on the other side of the globe.

Just Say No!

A New Year resolution that sounds so easy..."Just Say NO!"

Investing with Time on Your Side

By investing early and steadily, young investors can seize the opportunity to achieve financial security sooner, rather than later.

Charitable Giving Guide for the Holiday Season

Whether you are donating money, items or time, take these steps to help make sure your contributions have the most benefit for the causes you support – and yourself.

Civilization, Madness and Little Birds

Today, Patch's perennial skateboard blogger takes an academic look at the need to oppress cultures in order to maintain an ideal civilization.

Dementia Holiday Overload

When our loved one with dementia has a melt-down in the middle of the festivities it can be catastrophic for us, too. There goes the wonderful day we've been anticipating for so long.

Five Steps for a Smart Financial Start in 2012

A well-planned budget is an invaluable tool if you want to improve your financial position. Here are five things you can do now to make setting and reaching your 2012 financial goals a lot easier.

QUESTION: Should The City Rezone Parcel To Avoid Mining?

The University Place Planning Commission is holding a public hearing tonight on a proposed rezone that would prompt the owner - who says he has rights to mine the property - to use it for something else.

HEY DRIVERS: Joint Base Lewis-McChord's DuPont Gate To Close This Weekend

A road construction and resurfacing project will close the gate between 9 a.m., Friday, and 5 a.m., Monday.

Good Timings To You — And Your Wallet, Too

The holiday season can really press on our schedules — and checkbooks. Plan out your schedule with the following tips in mind.

Where Should We Go? Tell Us Which Preschool You've Chosen and Why

Choosing your child's first school can be a challenge. What Lakewood preschool did you pick and why?

Foul Suggestion: Requiring Homeowners to Clean Up Soil Contamination Before Selling

Rachel Lauzon, UP Patch blogger and mom discusses one of several suggested soil clean-up actions that she heard during Wednesday's Department of Ecology meeting at Curtis High School.