Audit Finds That University Place School District Is In Good Financial Shape

The state Auditor's Office released its findings today. The report covers the school district's finances from September 2010 to August 2011.

Believe It Or Not: UFO Sighting Reported in University Place

A University Place resident reported on the website www.ufostalker.com that a UFO giving off an orang-ish white light flew in the area Monday.

South Tacoma Farmers Market Set To Open Sunday

Opening day is Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

DUCK DAZE 2012: Parade, Treasures in the Park Are Part of the Festivities

A staple of the festival every year, the parade begins at 10 a.m., Saturday at the corner of 27th Street West and Bridgeport Way West.

Dockyard Derby Dames To Create Roller Havoc Saturday at Pierce College

Doors open at 5 pm, with the first bout starting at 6 pm., at Pierce College Health Ed Center.

Carr, Maryland Fall in NCAA Lacrosse Title Game

The Terps fell to top-seeded Loyola (MD) 9-3 today in Foxborough, MA.

Another JBLM Stryker Brigade Soldier Dies in Afghanistan; Fifth in 10 Days

Spc.Vilmar Galarza Hernandez, 21, of Salinas, CA, died May. 26 in Zharay, Kandahar province, Afghanistan.

UPDATE: Patch User Says Former Reddy 2 Go Store Has New Tenant

Randy Boss says a smoke shop has moved into the spot on 40th Street West, which has remained vacant for a few months.

Make Memorial Day a Day of Remembrance

More than backyard barbecues, take a moment to reflect this Memorial Day Monday.

Another Stryker Soldier From JBLM Dies in Afghanistan

Pfc. Cale C. Miller was from Overland Park, KS and was part of the 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division.

Curtis' Dakarai Hightower, Kennadi Bouyer, Girls 4x100 and Girls 4x200 Take State Titles

Results from the WIAA state track and field championships at Mt. Tahoma in Tacoma.

"Tacoma Bob" Riding To University Place Albertsons on Saturday

The avid cyclist who rides to help find a cure for multiple myeloma - which took the life of his wife in December - will be riding and accepting donations at the University Place Albertsons.

Get the 511 Before You Travel on the Memorial Day Weekend

WSDOT has tools you can use before traveling, and also online and by phone, to save you time and headaches this weekend.

Frog n Kiwi Cafe Scheduled to Open Next Week Without Play Area

Owners Marc and Kelly Grau just posted the news today

Tacoma Community College Instructor Going To Kosovo As Fulbright Scholar

He will travel to Kosovo in August and spend 2 terms teaching and working on curriculum development at the American University of Kosovo, Pristina.

UPDATED: JBLM Stryker Brigade Soldier Dies in Afghanistan from IED Explosion

Second Lt. Travis A. Morgado, 25, of San Jose, CA, died Wednesday. He was assigned to the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division.

TWITPIC: Prism Over University Place

This comes from Twitter user @NeonMidori.

UPDATE: Patch User Issues Apology To Bad News Bears For Mistaken Concerns Over Sign

The user "used poor judgment" on the matter and says he considered it a lesson learned.

AAA: More Motorists to Hit the Road for Memorial Day

According to AAA, automobile travel is expected to increase by 1.2 percent, while air travel is predicted to be down by 5.5 percent this Memorial Day weekend.

Advance Tickets On Sale to LeMay – America’s Car Museum

The museum in downtown Tacoma opens June 2.

State Liquor Store in University Place To Close Tuesday

Dozen of state-owned liquor stores are scheduled to close between Monday and Thursday.

Tacoma Firs' Craig Larson Captures 47th Puget Sound Amateur

Larson two-day total of 141 was the only score under par out of a field of 85 players. Pierce County hosted the tournament at Lake Spanaway and Chambers Bay in University Place.

Consumer Alert: Pacific Coast Salad Kits Sold at Fred Meyer Recalled

The Oregon company has voluntarily recalled a number of salads for potential lysteria contamination, though no illnesses have been reported, the FDA said.

POLL: Gas Could Skyrocket Over the Weekend

One analyst says prices could jump between 10 cents and 35 cents. Will that change your habits this Memorial Day weekend?

Justin Bieber Announces Tacoma Concert Date, Presale Tickets Available Now

Pop icon Justin Bieber will perform at the Tacoma Dome on October 9, 2012. Tickets go on sale June 2 through Ticketmaster. Members of Bieber's official fan club can purchase their tickets now.

Hey University Place Businesses: Are You Ready To Partner UP?

The monthly networking meeting is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., June 7 at Chambers Bay Golf Course.

Doing a Carwash? Why Not Try a Fish-Friendly Kit?

Pierce County is offering the kits to group that are holding fund-raisers. They include a a catch basin insert, submersible pump, garden hose, extension cord, and instructions, as well as a large sign that can be used to identify the car wash as fish-frie

Curtis Product Landon Carr Part of Maryland's Final Four Run in Lacrosse

The University Place native scored a goal in the Terps' 11-5 victory over No. 2 John Hopkins over the weekend. Now, Carr and Maryland will play Duke on Saturday in Massachusetts with hopes of advancing to the championship.

AMBER Alert for Two Boys Called Off; Toddlers Found Safe

An AMBER Alert has been issued for 7-month-old Jamir Riley and 2-year-old Jermiah Watkins. Police believe they are with 23-year-old Michael Riley III, who drives a green Lexus.

POLL: Tacoma Narrows Bridge Tolls to Increase in July

Starting July 1, 2012, Good to Go! customers will pay $4 to cross the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

VIEWFINDER: University Place Recognizes Tony Panagiotu, Curtis Lacrosse Team

Panagiotu was recently honored with the 2012 Milgard School of Business’ Small Business Leader of the Year Award. The lacrosse team lent plenty of elbow grease during Parks Appreciation Day.

Curtis' Anthony Fridgerio, Sean Bodhaine To Play in 18th Annual SPSL Senior All-Star Game

There will be two games - and the first is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and the other 7:30 p.m. - Thursday at Heritage Park in Puyallup.

Colder Temps, Significant Rain Expected

The National Weather Service says the snow level will fall to 4,000 feet overnight, warning people venturing into the back country to be aware of cooler conditions with rain and snow.

ELECTION: University Place Candidate Filings

At the local level, three sitting members of the University Place City Council are seeking election to state and county offices.

UPDATE: Two JBLM Soldiers Die in Afghanistan

They died May 18, in Asadabad, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an indirect fire.

Coming Soon To University Place: Geocaching

The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 9 at Chambers Creek Properties.

PICTURE OF THE DAY: Girl Rocks Curtis Jersey in Honor of Isaiah Thomas

Twitter user TheyCallMeZo, who is the former Curtis star's business manager, posted this great picture.

University Place Library Gets LEED Certification

The U.S. Green Building Council awarded the library with the full certification.

Curtis Girls Water Polo Team Falls Short in State Title Game

After defeating Lakes and Enumclaw, the Lady Viks fell to rival Gig Harbor, 9-7. Still, Coach Dennis Piccolotto says there was plenty to be excited about this year for the young Lady Viks.

Patch Wins Journalism Award

Editor Brent Champaco won first place in the online sports reporting category of the 2011 SPJ Pacific Northwest Excellence in Journalism Competition.