POLL: Bank Of America Decides Not To Charge $5 For Debit Card Use After All

The bank issued a statement today citing growing feedback from concerned customers.

Four South Sound Universities Develop Enterpreneurs Network

University of Puget Sound, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Washington Tacoma and The Evergreen State College will kick off the network with a competition Saturday.

VIEWFINDER: Steel Birds Newest Addition To Playground By The Sound

Local metal artist and architect Jennifer Weddermann created the birds, and the project was organized by Playground by the Sound volunteer Bay Stemp.

AMBER ALERT: Stabbing Suspect Joseph Lester Surrenders To Authorities; 9-Month-Old Baby Safe

Police had been searching for the man suspected of stabbing a University Place woman to death and kidnapping their daughter since Monday evening.

What Will The Weather Be On Halloween? Cold And Mostly Dry

Trick-or-treaters might want to bundle up tonight.

Local Business Owners Can Get Local During The University Place Tree Lighting

Businesses can reserve booths that will line Market Square during the community's annual Christmas celebration.

PIC OF THE DAY: West Pierce In Pink

The fire department for University Place and Lakewood is showing its support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Curtis Downs Lakes In Water Polo

The Vikings took back-to-back games and won three matchbox this week.

MYSTERY SOLVERS: Here Are Your Weekly Answers

The special Halloween edition of Mystery Solvers has come to an end. We have one University Place Patch reader that guessed them all correctly. Did you? Read on to see the answers!

UWT Students Help Crack Down On Cybercrooks Via Grant

A $2.1 million federal grant to the University of Washington is helping train graduate students - including ones from Bonney Lake and Gig Harbor at the University of Washington Tacoma - to battle the cybercrooks.

GET OUT: Prepare To Get Spooked In University Place, Lakewood

The community's Fall Fun Day, a harvest festival and Edgar Allan Poe. Some events are tonight, even. Cue the Patch evil laugh: Muhahahahahahah.

Curtis Gets Past Puyallup In Water Polo

CJ Chapple scored six goals for the Vikings, who will get little rest as they host Lakes tonight.

E-MAIL TO THE EDITOR: Mayor Says Owners Of Bank Building Want To Open A Drive-Through Coffee Business

Property owners Gary and Pettingill are requesting the City Council change the zoning on two parcels on Bridgeport Way West where Columbia Bank is located.

Tacoma Narrows Rotary Recognizes Students Of The Month From Curtis Junior High

Deputy Superintendent Terry Pullen said the students exemplify the great work of the "many outstanding young people we have in this district."

VIEWFINDER: Curtis High Aquatic Center Nearing Completion

The University Place School District says the pool is almost finished. It had been hoping on for November opening.

POLL: Nye Is The Top Money-Raiser Among University Place City Council Hopefuls

The latest reports from the Public Disclosure Commission also show Howard Lee and Kent Keel raising more money than their opponents.

It's A Doggone Adventure For The Pooches At Trail Paws

Parts doggie daycare, pup playtime and fitness/adventure camp for pooches, Gig Harbor's Trail Paws shows its four-legged clients a doggone good time in the South Sound. Oh, yeah, and their human clients love 'em too.

KIM'S PICKS: Halloween Party Time and So Much More!

This week, Patch contributor and University Place resident Kim Thompson explores all things Halloween. Trick-or-treating, zombie preparedness, bows and arrows, movie stars, scary stories and more - sounds pretty spooky.

Curtis Edges Rogers In Water Polo Action

The Vikings' Porter Sale and CJ Chapple each scored twice for the Vikings, which was coming off a first-place finish at a tournament in Canada over the weekend.

Don't Miss Edgar Allan Poe's Works This Friday At Town Center

Noted actor Tim Hoban will perform the author's classics at the Civic Building atrium. The event is free and is part of the Fall Arts & Concerts series from UP For Art.

Joint Base Lewis-McChord 3-2 Stryker Brigade Bound For Afghanistan ... Without Stryker Vehicles

The brigade's deputy commander said there might be some subtleties between a Stryker and a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle, but the tactics and proficiency of the solders should make the transition seamless.

University Place Refuse To Offer Curb Pickup For Oversized Brush Oct. 31-Nov. 11

The oversized brush pickup targets the larger brush and limbs that don’t fit easily into a regular yard waste toter, the local refuse company says.

MYSTERY SOLVERS: Find These Places in University Place (Creepy Edition)

In honor of Halloween coming up, University Place Patch has something extra special for all Mystery Solvers players this week. Solve these mysteries (if you dare)!

Help University Place Presbyterian Serve The Community

You can volunteer for a list of community service projects that the church has scheduled Nov. 5.

Today Is World Polio Day

The local chapter of Rotary International is participating in the campaign, "This Close To Ending Polio." Click on the links below to find out more.

E-MAIL TO THE EDITOR: Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective Backs Keel For UP Council

The group credits Keel's experience on the University Place School Board as the main reason to vote for him. Whomever wins between Keel and his opponent, Steve Smith, the winner will be University Place's first African-American City Council member.

VIEWFINDER: Making A Difference And Creating A Park

More than 50 volunteers turn out to help with the project in an undeveloped area of 57th Avenue West this past Saturday.

Department of Defense: Two Joint Base Lewis-McChord Soldiers Die In Afghanistan

Both were assigned to JBLM's 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. Forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device.

MYSTERY SOLVERS: Here Are Your Weekly Answers

It was a lively and spirited Mystery Solvers game this week and ALL of you did just awesome! Let's get right to the answers, shall we?

University Place Library To Host Computer Classes, Book Sales

The end of the year will be busy for the local branch of the Pierce County Library System.

Pulitzer Prize Winner, Sonia Nazario To Speak At TCC

The event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m., Tuesday at Tacoma Community College. The school's Artist Lecture Series is free and open to the public.

Pierce County Food Banks Struggling To Keep Up With Growing Clientele

With supply down and demand growing, Families Unlimited Network and other local food banks are feeling the pressure. But they aren't backing down from their missions to feed families in need.

E-MAIL TO THE EDITOR: Mayor Recaps Traffic Impact Fee, Kobayashi Discussions

Debbie Klosowski says traffic impact fees is one the most controversial and misunderstood issues in University Place.

Mother Of Slain Curtis Student Is Keeping His Legacy Alive

After her son, Billy Shirley III, was gunned down Aug. 27, Shalisa Hayes could have buckled under the grief. Instead, she found strength in trying to turn the former Curtis student's dream of a community center on Tacoma's East Side a reality.

Curtis Water Polo Rebounds Wtih Win

CJ Chapple led the Vikings with seven goals.

Renowned Author, Actor Hill Harper At Tacoma Community College On Friday

Hill will speak at Tacoma Community College, 11 a.m., Friday.

TCC's Stokes Honored As Distinguished Lyon College Alumnus

Tacoma Community College's executive vice president for Academic Affairs graduated from the small liberal arts college 90 miles northeast of Little Rock, AR.

Your Photos Could Make Your Kid a Halloween Star

Patch’s Little Pumpkin Costume Challenge with Heidi Klum needs your entries. Send in your photo today!

E-MAIL TO THE EDITOR: West Pierce Firefighters Union Announces Picks For November Election

Local IAFF 1488 endorses Waylin McCurley, as well as Chris Nye, Kent Keel and Caroline Belleci for University Place City Council.

VIEWFINDER: University Place Shows Up To Support Its Seniors

The Oct. 13 event attracted more than 70 people who support the the city's Senior Center.