Pierce County, State Continue To See Spike in Whooping Cough Cases

The Tacoma-Pierce County Healthy Department is holding a free vaccination clinic to help prevent residents from becoming one of those cases.

POLL: Are Kids in the South Sound Getting Priced Out of Baseball and Softball?

A New York Times article explores the era of the $250 baseball bat. Insane as that sounds, we ask you, Patch users, are you feeling the pinch as well?

University Place Restaurants to Participate in Dining Out For Life

Affairs, Massimo's and Chambers Bay Grill will join dozens of other restaurants across the South Sound in the effort Thursday to benefit the Pierce County Aids Foundation.

Victim Identified In Probable Homicide Friday At Western State Hospital

29-year-old man reportedly got into confrontation with another man being held on court-ordered civil committment.

RAHMELWATCH: Curtis Grad Rahmel Dockery Doing His Thing at WSU

The former record-breaking Viking hauled in a 7-yard pass for the Cougars in the annual Crimson and Gray Game over the weekend.

ELECTION: Lakewood's Paul Wagemann to Run For State House in the 28th District

The Clover Park School District board member announced his campaign today.

Coming This Summer: Restaurant At Narrows Marina

The restaurant is expected to open in July.

READERS' CHOICE: Where Do You Go to Buy Flowers In University Place?

Vote in our poll and let us know in the comments.

Authorities Warn Residents To Watch Out For Door-To-Door Scams

Solicitors and peddlers are required to carry a license in University Place.

WHAT SHOULD GO HERE? Former TostaCaffe, JavaTech Spot

The spot on 40th Street West has remained vacant for a few months.

"Extra Oomph" Helps Lakewood Police to Victory In Helmets Vs. Shields Game

More than $10,000 raised for Lakewood Officers' Charity and West Pierce CARES in annual charity competition.

Western's Brad Jackson, WSU's Ken Bone to Appear at June 9 Clinic at Impact Sports

The two coaches will be featured presenters at Impact Sports' Coaches' Clinic, which will take place at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WEATHER: University Place Could Enjoy a Sunny Weekend

The National Weather Service predicts temperatures to reach the mid-60's to the near 70's.

Curtis Track and Fields Athletes Hold High Marks in SPSL This Season

With two meets remaining in the regular season, a couple of Vikings have league-best marks.

READERS' CHOICE POLL: Trader Joe's Eeks Out Victory For Best Supermarket in University Place

The store in the Green Firs Shopping Center was in a neck-and-neck race with Fred Meyer.

Stewart Hits Season-High Nine Goals to Lift Curtis Past Woodinville in Lacrosse

The Vikings' 16-8 victory Thursday pulls them within four games of conference-leading Mercer Island.

THE WEEKEND: Lots of Parks to Appreciate, Including Central Meadow

There are of plenty of volunteer of opportunities for Parks Appreciation Day in and around University Place.

DOCUMENTS: Property Owner's Negligence Led To Curtis Student's Death, Suit Alleges

Billy Ray Shirley III was trying to help a friend's mother Aug. 27, but he shouldn't have been allowed into the adults-only Tacoma motorcycle club on the property owned by Bill's Towing & Garage, according to a lawsuit filed by the Curtis student's mother

Annual Puget Sound Amateur To Take Place Over Two Days at Chambers Bay, Spanaway Lake

The first day's rounds May 19 will take place at Lake Spanaway Golf Course, the traditional home of the tournament. The next day will be played at Chambers Bay.

SUBTIMES: Derelict Sailboat in Chambers Bay

The online newspaper reports that the state is contact with the sailboat's owner.

Curtis Enviro Club Gets Sustainability Lesson From The Pros

In honor of Environmental Education Week, the students learned about waste recycling and energy efficiency from Eirik O'Neal with Sound Environmental Consulting. They also got an up-close look at his electric car.

JBLM's 4-2 Stryker Brigade Will Deploy to Afghanistan

The scheduled early winter rotation involves nearly 3,900 soldiers

Are You Excited For Frog n Kiwi Cafe?

Onlookers at the University Place Civic Building and the library have watched Town Center's first retail tenant come together the last few weeks.

You Can Celebrate Parks Appreciation Day Right Here in University Place.

Pierce County Parks and Recreation is organizing clean-ups at Central Meadow at Chambers Creek Properties and Ashford County Park.

POLL: Seahawks 2012 Schedule: Seattle Hosts Rogers, Brady, Romo and Some Guy Named Tebow

Seahawks open regular season at Arizona Sept. 9; Monday night vs Green Bay in Seattle.

REPORT: Shalisa Hayes, Mother of Slain Curtis Student Billy Shirley III, Files Lawsuit Against Tacoma Property Owner

The lawsuit came a day after Tacoma police announced they are investigating a motorcycle club whose parties have been the sites of two shooting deaths, according to The News Tribune.

A Few Spots Remain for Beer Dinner at Chambers Bay

The event celebrates the release of Chambers Bay Ale from Harmon Brewing of Tacoma. It is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Friday at the University Place golf course and costs $49 a person.

How To Claim Your Business Listing and Maximize Your Patch Power!

This video tutorial shows you how to unlock the power of your directory listing by claiming your listing and also covers the benefits of doing so.

Award-Winning Journalist, Ted Bundy Author Rebecca Morris To Appear Thursday At Library

The event featuring the author of “Ted and Ann: The Mystery of a Missing Child and Her Neighbor Ted Bundy,” begins at 7 p.m.

TRAFFIC: WSDOT's Nighttime Closure of Two Ramps at Interchange at Interstate 5/Highway 16

The closures take place through Thursday night, from 11:30 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Curtis Girls Lacrosse Settles For Tie With Stadium

The Lady Viks remain in second place with the Peninsula Conference.

David Plotts Leads University Place Contingent At Boston Marathon

While Plotts led the men from UP with a time of 3:30:29, Holly Plotts led the women at 3:46:50.

Got Studded Tires? They Should Be Removed by End of Today

WSDOT had extended the deadline by two weeks.

Police Arrest Driver Who Was Allegedly Intoxicated and Ran Into Tree Early Sunday

A Patch user e-mailed us about the incident shortly after midnight on Beckonridge Drive West, and University Place Police confirmed it Monday.

VIEWFINDER: Pruning Party at Orchard

Those who visited the Curran Apple Orchard on Saturday for some pruning were treated to some beautiful weather.

READERS' CHOICE: No Posers Here. Northwest Snowboards Wins Poll For Best Sports Shop in UP

The snowboard shop along Bridgeport Way won handily in our Patch poll.

READERS' CHOICE POLL: Voting in Tight Race For Best Supermarket in UP Ends at 9 a.m., Today

Fred Meyer and Trader Joe's are locked in a dead heat. A tiebreaker could be the comments users post below. Vote in our poll and let us know in the comments.

Despite Scant Turnout, Democrats Rally For Election

The precinct caucus in University Place drew a crowd of only about 30 people, but they were passionate about returning and electing candidates from their office.

VIDEO FUN: Celebrating a Successful MS Walk

Patch user Tabitha Byrne sent us this video of the after party of the walk, which took place Saturday at Chambers Bay.

Lakewood's Malcolm Russell To Run For State House

The small business owner is running for the 28th Legislative District, which includes University Place and Lakewood.