READERS' CHOICE: Cheers West, Ale House Win Split St. Patrick's Day Poll

Both University Place watering holes garnered hundreds of votes, with the lead flip-flopping between both of them.

It's an Evening of Speeches and Sparkle as 2012 Daffodil Queen is Crowned

Sarah Karamoko of Foss High School to reign over festival.

FROM PATCHES NEARBY: Manos Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud of Lakewood Fallen Four Fund

He embezzled more than $112,000 from a fund intended to benefit the families of four officers who were killed in the line of duty in November 2009, as well as more than $47,000 for the Lakewood Police Independent Guild. He faces almost three years in pris

Lady Viks Route Wilson in Girls Water Polo Action

Hannah Holly lead Curtis in its season opener with eight goals as the team won 21-4.

Curtis' Eunice Kim Will Compete Tonight to be Daffodil Queen

Kim is among 24 high-school seniors from across Pierce County competing for the title -- and scholarships.

THE WEEKEND: Bowling, St. Paddy's Day and a Mud Run

Check out our picks for the top activities and hot spots to hit this weekend in and around University Place.

Curtis Boys Fall Short in Lacrosse Action

The Vikings lost to Bainbidge in a tough opening game Wednesday. Ryder Choate had three goals and goaltender Jacob Budnick had 11 saves.

House Fire Causes $90,000 Worth of Damage Tuesday Night

No one was home at the structure fire in the 3100 block of Tahoma Place West, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Narrows Bridge Committee to Recommend Toll Rates Next Tuesday

Gig Harbor residents will have an opportunity to address the commission about the toll proposal at the April 19 public meeting.

University Place Police Arrest Woman Who Allegedly Stole $287 Worth of Items, Spit in Deputy's Face

Deputies found her passed out on a recliner inside Big Lots.

Video Tutorial: Unlock the Power of Your Directory Listing By Claiming It!

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.

You Can Support Parks and Rec This Friday at Narrows Plaza Bowl

The second annual Bowling for Parks and Rec fundraiser takes place from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. You can bowl or have someone from the Peace Out group bowl for you.

VIEWFINDER: 16th Combat Aviation Brigade Shares Images of Flag Detail

The 16th CAB is University Place's "Community Connector" brigade at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

University Place, Fircrest City Councils to Meet Wednesday About Future of Mildred Corridor

One Fircrest City Councilman says the neighboring cities agree that the area needs improvement. The rub is what the cities will receive in return.

ONE LAST THING FROM LA: A Patch Chat With Gary Payton

The former All-NBA guard for the Seattle Supersonics - at last week's Pac-12 Tournament - talked about why our region should get another NBA team.

POLL: Are Afghan Killings Reflective of Ongoing Problems at Joint Base Lewis-McChord?

The revelation that a 38-year-old sergeant whom authorities suspect of killing 16 Afghan civilians during an overnight killing spree is from JBLM casts another grim shadow on the local installation.

READERS' CHOICE: Where Should I Celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

There are plenty of places in University Place that will help unleash the Irish in you. Help us decide which one's the best.

West Pierce's Peter Kilga Finishes Seattle Firefighter Stair Climb with Third Best Overall Time

The firefighter climbed 69 flights of steps in 11 minutes, 51 seconds. Overall, 30 members of West Pierce Fire & Rescue competed in the event benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Anyone Missing Chickens?

A Patch user spotted the clucksters on 33rd Street West over the weekend. If they're yours, give us a holler.

VIEWFINDER: Cirque Forza's Beloved Douglas Remembered

Friends of the coffee shop's most loyal and recognizable customer remembered him over the weekend at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent.

Army Rangers to Conduct Night Exercises at JBLM and Pendleton, OR Starting Monday

In addition, units from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, from Fort Campbell, Ky., and Air Force Special Operations Command from Hurlburt Field, Fla., will also be participating.

READERS' CHOICE: Best Preschool is ... Narrows Co-Op!

Based on votes and reader comments, it barely edged Sunset Christian of University Place Presbyterian and Raggedy Ann and Andy.

FROM THE PAC-12 TOURNEY: Run Ends for WSU and Lake Tapps' Katie Grad

The Cougars surprised many with wins against Oregon and USC, but they couldn't muster enough against a bigger, quicker California team Friday.

POLICE: Drunk Driver Runs Over Mattress, Rescued From Car Fire

Authorities say a man returning from a bar shortly before 1 a.m., Thursday was so intoxicated that he didn't know anything was wrong.

THE WEEKEND: Pruning at Curran, Internment Camp Experience at Library and More

Check out our recommendations for fun and interesting things to do this weekend in and around University Place.

RECAP: OSU Stuns UW at Pac-12 Tourney

The Huskies clawed their way back into the game after trailing big at halftime, but missed missed free throws and an inability to stop the Beavers resulted in early ousting from the Pac-12 Tournament.

VIDEO: Dejected DaVonte Lacy Chats With Patch Following WSU's Loss in the Pac-12 Tournament

The former Curtis High star and All-Freshman Pac-12 Honorable Mention sulked at his locker after the Cougars lost to Oregon State, 69-64 on Wednesday.

RECAP: OSU Stuns UW at Pac-12 Tourney

The Huskies clawed their way back into the game after trailing big at halftime, but missed missed free throws and an inability to stop the Beavers resulted in early ousting from the Pac-12 Tournament.

Curtis Grad Dominque Williams Leads Tacoma Community College to NWAACC Title

He led the team with 36 points to help the Titans to a 110-98 victory over Chemeketa at the Toyota Center in Kennewick.

POLL: Despite Opening, Stan Flemming Stays With Plans To Run For Newly Formed 10th District

There was some speculation that University Place's first mayor and current Pierce County Councilman would run for the Congressional seat occupied by Democrat Norm Dicks, who announced that he won't seek re-election.

University Place Woman To Travel To Haiti To Help Nation's Residents

Tabitha Byrne, a regular Patch user, will be part of a team of 18 members with the Ignite Campus Ministry and Puget Sound Christian Center on its mission to the Caribbean nation.

DaVonte Lacy Gets Pac-12 All-Freshmen Honorable Mention

The former Curtis star ranked fourth on the Cougars with 8.3 points per game. He also had a team-high 50 made 3-pointers this season, third-highest in WSU history for freshmen.

Tacoma Community College Names Its 2012 All-Washington Scholars

Caldoon Farrah and Donald Missel will represent the college near University Place at the All-Washington recognition March 22.

University Place Honors Art Broback, Tomick and Torsen Necessary

Mayor Ken Grassi read a proclamation on behalf of the Friends of Homestead Park for Broback, a longtime UP resident whose family was a pioneering one in the community.

Pierce County Reports Rash of Fire Equipment Thefts Near Businesses

Local fire department officials are concerned with the risk that the thefts pose on public safety and the safety of business structures if there were an actual fire. There have been at least a half a dozen stolen from locations in Pierce County

Authorities Searching For University Place Home Invasion Suspect

A man forced his way into a victim's residence and locked her in the bathroom on Sunday.

READERS' CHOICE: Voting Closed; Results Coming

This week, we asked you, Patch users, what is the best preschool in UP? It was a good race, and we will announce the winner later today.

Weather Alert: More Snow And Ice In University Place?

A special weather statement from the National Weather Service predicts up to three inches of snowfall down to sea level on Monday morning, and icy road conditions during Tuesday morning's commute.

Saturday Truly Is Super For Romney in Washington

Final straw poll results are being tabulated, but news reports project that Mitt Romney will win the state after Saturday's caucus.

READER'S CHOICE: Hana Top Teriyaki Joint in University Place

Patch users voted the restaurant at the corner of 40th Street and Bridgeport Way West tops in University Place for teriyaki. Next up, we ask you to vote for the best preschool.