Joint Base Lewis-McChord's Chess Johnson Representing Army at 2012 Warrior Games

Despite the loss of his right eye due to combat wound in Iraq five years ago, the staff sergeant will run in four relay races.

VIEWFINDER: West Pierce Fire & Rescue Gives Curtis Students a Primer on Emergencies

Check out these pictures of an emergency drill that the local fire department provided at the University Place high school.

VIDEO: See How Chambers Bay Went Electric on Earth Day

The University Place golf course joined a worldwide movement to promote sustainability and environmentally friendly practices.

Department of Defense Confirms JBLM Soldier's Death

Sgt. Nicholas Dickut died Monday in Zharay, Afghanistan from wounds sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire.

POLL: What Do You Think Of The May Day Protestors?

May Day and Occupy gathering-turned-protests roiled Seattle on Tuesday. Tell us what you think.

Northwest College Lacrosse Teams to Descend on University Place This Weekend

The Pacific Northwest Collegiate Lacrosse League will hold its playoffs at Curtis High School.

West Pierce Fire & Rescue Receives Award For Lake Addressing Program

2012 Tom Warren Innovation Award honors department for program that has been implemented on Gravelly and American Lakes.

VIEWFINDER: WIC in University Place Celebrates Grand Opening

Members of the Sea Mar Community Health Centers, as well as state, county and city lawmakers marked the opening of WIC's new office on Bridgeport Way West.

Results of JBLM Community Needs Survery Released

Joint basing has contributed to significant growth in Pierce and Thurston Counties, with the base having grown 47 percent in the last decade.

TWITPIC: Four-Legged Cooldown at Chambers Creek Properties

If only life were as simple as jumping into Puget Sound, getting a ball and walking back to shore without people thinking there's something wrong with you. These dogs have it nice.

Curtis Romps in Water Polo Action

Katie Bateman, Sophia Spurlock, and Alissa Noland each scored three goals in a 14-3 win over Rogers.

POLL: Do You Feel Safer Flying Since Bin Laden's Death?

Security has been stepped up at airports around the world including in Sea-Tac today.

What is May Day?

Find out why May 1 is commemorated as May Day every year here.

ELECTION: O'Ban Makes Another Run For Legislature

The Republican is running for seat occupied by Troy Kelley, who has announced his bid for state auditor.

Peak Season Rates For Pierce County Ferries Begin Tuesday

The rates affect passengers who use a car or motorcycle. Peak season runs from May 1 to Sept. 30.

JBLM Helicopter Crash Caused By Pilot Negligence, Not Mechanical Failure

Moonlight and poor communication could have also played a role in the crash that killed four members of the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, University Place's Community Connector to Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

REPORT: JBLM Soldier Dies in Afghanistan

The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that Sgt. Nicholas Dickhut, 23, died in firefight in southern Afghanistan's Kandahar province.

You Can Help Joint Base Lewis-McChord Get A Free Screening of 'Battleship'

The upcoming movie is offering a promotion in which you can vote for your favorite base, and the Top 10 will get a free screening.

REPORT: Authorities Investigating Motorcycle Club That Hosted Party Where Curtis Student Was Shot

The 2011 slaying of Billy Shirley III, as well as another man this year, is prompting Tacoma police to investigate the Global Grinders MC, although information is scarce.

READERS' CHOICE: Best Mother's Day Brunch in University Place

We’re asking readers to choose their favorite spot for Mother’s Day brunch in UP. Take our poll and let us know in the comment section.

READERS' CHOICE: Willow Tree Gardens The Spot For Flowers in University Place

A pair of five-star ratings in Patch's free business directory helped propel the University Place shop to the top.

Barton Nets Five To Help Curtis Girls Cruise in Lacrosse

The win gave Curtis its fifth win of the season.

ELECTION: Malcolm Russell Confirms Run Against Tami Green for 28th District House

The Lakewood Republican announced his campaign run earlier but didn't specify for which seat.

UPDATE: Red Cross Has Helped 26 People Displaced By Lakewood Apartment Fire

Saturday's fire displaced all residents of the 30-unit apartment complex at 4801 St. Ct. SW.

COSTCO: CNBC Episode Focuses on Why It's Largest Membership Club Chain

Low prices and $1.50 hot dog are part of what keeps this Kirkland-based businesses booming, but we already knew that.

Body Found in Rattlesnake Ridge Bunker

SWAT teams have been moving cautiously, wary of possible booby traps, after locating a body in the bunker near Rattlesnake Ridge outside of North Bend, believed to be the hideout of Peter A. Keller, wanted in a double homicide and arson.

Volunteers Wanted For Special Olympics at Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord

The 16th Combat Aviation Bridge - University Place's Community Connector - is encouraging volunteers for the annual games that are scheduled June 1-3.

Pierce County Announces Its Summer "Junk In The Trunk" Schedule

The event takes place four days over the summer at Sprinker Recreation Center and will offer some new features.

Curtis Rips Lakes in Girls Water Polo Action

Hannah Holly had five goals in the Lady Viks' 15-1 victory.

Army To Establish Two-Star Headquarters at Joint Base Lewis-McChord

The new headquarters’ formal activation is scheduled for Oct. 1, but the unit’s personnel and three general officers will begin arriving early this summer.

Curtis Rally Falls Short in Boys Lacrosse

Alex Larson and Bradon Dean each scored hat tricks to lead the Vikings.

WIC Comes to University Place

Sea Mar will host an open house, including a ribbon-cutting, planned for next Tuesday 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., 3560 Bridgeport Way West, Suite 1-A.

ASK THE CITY: What Are The Rules Regarding Small, Farm-Type Animals?

University Place Planning Director David Swindale tells Patch that the city does, in fact, dedicate a whole section of its municipal code to agricultural uses and farm animals.

POLL: Is Installing a Division Headquarters at Joint Base Lewis-McChord A Good Thing?

Army Secretary John McHugh is expected to announce a plan to install the division headquarters, which would provide more oversight of soldiers at JBLM.

University Place Spring Plant and Flower Show Is This Weekend

The event will feature an Envirofair that includes the UP Community Garden, the Curtis High School Enviro Club, Pierce County Solid Waste Division, University Place Refuse and other exhibitors.

Pss! Have You Tried Starbucks' Secret Menu Yet?

Ordering at Starbucks often sounds like ordering coffee in another language, now make other customers wonder when you order "The Nutella" or "Captain Crunch."

Hale Bill & The Bopps, Alexis St. John Coming Friday To University Place

The latest in the UP for Arts Spring Arts & Concerts Series will offer a little Scandinavian flair.

Curtis Girls Fall To Bainbridge in Lacrosse

Kortney Hudak scored a pair of goals, but Bainbridge extended its lead in the Peninsula Conference to seven points with the win.

JBLM Staff Sgt. Ralph Godinez Honored As Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber's Citizen-Soldier of the Year

The Comcast employee received the honor Tuesday.

Will 'Fear,' 'Helplessness' and 'Horror' Be Considered in PTSD Evaluations?

The Army is discouraging the use of traditional definitions that "might not be in a trained warrior's vocabulary," according to the newspaper.