Yoshie Wong Announces Run For State Senate

The Steilacoom School Board member is aiming for longtime Sen. Mike Carrell's seat.

Public Invited To Speak At Republican Congressional Forum

Candidates in the 6th and 10th Congressional Districts will debate each other.

Curtis Girls Water Polo Finishes Regular Season With Win

The Lady Viks now will begin the state tournament Wednesday.

Take a Free Tour of Chambers Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant

The tour will be available on May 22 as part of National Public Works Week.

What's The Weather Forecast This Mother's Day? Nice.

Forecasters are predicting temperatures to reach the 80's this weekend.

Police Stay Busy on Cinco de Mayo With Revelers Who Had Too Much To Drink

Police visiting bars in Tacoma and University Place last Saturday encountered a woman who had just stabbed someone, a man who was nearly passed out at a table, and a host of inebriated revelers headed for their cars for whom police called taxis

VIEWFINDER: One Last Look at Pitbull's Performance at Joint Base Lewis-McChord

"Mr. Worldwide" performed to a packed venue earlier this month, even as the Miami-area native was met with some Northwest rain. He says he did it for the honor of performing in front of the troops and their families.

POLL: Obama Endorses Same-Sex Marriages

His endorsement, which came in an exclusive on ABC, marks the first time a sitting president has endorsed gay marriage. What do you think?

JBLM's 16th CAB Gets 15 New Helicopters on Friday

University Place's Community Connector will welcome the arrival of 10 AH-64 Apache and five UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters as 1st Battalion, 229th Aviation Regiment begins its relocation from Fort Hood to the South Sound.

Help Stamp Out Hunger This Saturday By Filling a Bag With Food to Donate

Emergency Food Network is hoping to net 300,000 pounds of nonperishable donations during the 20th-annual Letter Carriers Food Drive.

Hostess Lays Off 53 Employees in Lakewood

The company sent out letters Friday to all 18,000 of its workers nationwide that they could be laid off in the next two months, as it is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Washington Among States Offering The Most Rights To Gays

Five states and the District of Columbia offer a full gamut of rights to gay people, according to The Guardian.

Cellist Peggy Thorndill, Pianist Jeffry Meeks and Artist Jim Sheasley Headline UP for Art Series

The next installment of the University Place group's Spring Arts & Concert series is scheduled for 7 p.m., May 18 at the UP Civic/Library Building.

Joint Base Lewis-McChord: Access to Training Areas Strictly Prohibited For Public, Installation Residents

No one is allowed to enter the training areas unless they have obtained permission in advance from the JBLM Range Control section. Some of those areas are used by hikers or other outdoorsmen who aren't authorized to do so.

Public Awards Ceremony For Army Rangers Scheduled For Thursday

The Rangers returned earlier this year from Afghanistan, marking its 14th combat deployment since the War on Terror started in 2011. Its members performed many acts of bravery.

Can Higher Taxes on Junk Food Reduce Obesity?

Governments have long taxed alcohol and tobacco to limit damage. Is it time for fat, sugar, too?

POLL: LeMay - America's Car Museum's Grand Opening Scheduled for June 2

The 165,000-square-foot facility next to the Tacoma Dome will offer a full slate of opening weekend activities.

Smartphone App Helping Local Charity

Download WhereURNow to your phone and designate EFN as your charity of choice, and it will receive $2.50.

Curtis Girls Water Polo Falls to Gig Harbor Over the Weekend

The Tides pulled away in the final four minutes to take an 11-8 victory.

TWITPIC: Chambers Bay on a Beautiful Sunny Day

Twitter user lienizin snapped this shot today near the University Place golf course. The National Weather Service predicts sunny conditions through the weekend.

ELECTION: 28th District Republican Shuffle Continues With Wagemann Announcement

The Lakewood Republican has his eyes set on the Pos. 2 seat held by Democrat Tami Green.

University Place School District Asks Community to Take Survey on Student Calendar

The online survey is only a few questions long and will help determine the school district's priorities in the 2013-14 school year and beyond.

University Place Students Nab Honors in Pierce County Library System's Writing, Art Contest

For their work in the Teen Writing & Art Contest, Matt Patterson, Lexy Hobson and Penny Mae Rhines all will be honored May 24 at Pacific Lutheran University.

Fugitive Accused of Beating War Hero in Lakewood Bar Arrested

Christopher Keup was arrested Saturday at a home in the Parkland area. Police have been searching for him after he allegedly beat a war veteran with a cue-stick outside a Lakewood bar.

Curtis' Matthew Kerns Wins Award of Excellence in State Art Contest

The University Place student won the Award of Excellence in the senior division of the WSPTA Reflections program.

With Sunny Skies Forecast, Are You Tempted to Play Hooky?

It's supposed to be a beautiful couple of days, with temps in the low 70s Monday. On days like that, do you tell your boss that you're, ahem, "under the weather?"

Chambers Bay Grill Gets Readers’ Choice Pick for Mother’s Day Brunch

Affairs Café also has plenty of fans.

CONTEST: Tell Us Why You Have the Best Mom in University Place

For a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Chambers Bay Grill, upload a photo of your mom and a note about why she rocks.

JBLM: Soldier Accused of Blackmailing Teen Girls For Inappropriate Videos

The Washington State Patrol says the soldier, currently in Afghanistan, blackmailed girls into sending images of themselves topless, while others claim they used Skype and danced for the soldier in revealing clothing on a live video feed.

Pierce County to Discuss Airports' Technology, Economic Impact at University Place Meeting

The advisory boards of Gig Harbor's Tacoma Narrows Airport and Puyallup's Thun Field will discuss, among other things, federal and state studies regarding airports.

ZOINKS! Why Was Scooby and the Gang in University Place?

There haven't been reports of ghosts, monsters or swamp things around town, so it truly is a mystery why people spotted the Mystery Machine at Green Firs and along Bridgeport. As Shaggy would say, "Gulp!"

Your Pooch Can Become Top Disc-Catching Dog at Spring Fling Training in University Place

The competition takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday.

Shandon Wright Joins Ranks of Pierce County Sheriff's Fallen Deputies

On Thursday, his picture was added to a memorial for fallen deputies.

CALIENTE! Pitbull Wows Crowd at JBLM, Sets Social Media Ablaze

The popular rapper performed at a free concert for military personnel and families at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, setting off a flurry of appreciative Tweets from concert-goers.

Gregoire Uses Emergency Funds to Slow Whooping Cough Epidemic

There have been 147 known cases of whooping cough in Pierce County this year. In 2011 there were 128 cases the entire year.

DUI Patrols Out in Full Force for Cinco de Mayo Weekend

Local agencies are teaming up with neighboring counties to remove dangerous drivers from the road this weekend.

Library Board To Discuss Closing Papers For Its University Place Branch

At the end of the closing process, the library system will own the UP branch property in the Civic Building at Town Center.

Reminder: "Supermoon" Lights Skies Tonight

Astronomers say the moon will appear 16 percent larger than normal as its orbit reaches perigee — the closest point to the Earth that it can reach.

ISAIAHWATCH: Isaiah Thomas' Rookie Year By The Numbers

The South Sound native and former Curtis star had quite a first year in the NBA for the Sacramento Kings. Patch takes a look at the numbers.

Remember When NFL Great Junior Seau Caused Havoc For The Seahawks?

The former San Diego Charger - who was a menace when he played against Seattle - was found dead in his home Wednesday in California, reportedly from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.