University Place News

Steve Thompson, left, prunes a red gravenstein apple tree during a pruning work party Saturday at the Curran Apple Orchard Park in University Place.

Chambers Bay Grill 's executive chef shows participants in a series of cooking classes that you don't have to be an executive chef to cook like one.

University Place doesn't have a lot in common with New York City. But, according to Interim Chief Mike Blair , the cities on opposite ends of the country do share one trait - their police departments are woven into the neighborhoods they serve.

University Place might have lost a place to rent DVD's, but it soon will be getting a spot to take in some great Asian cuisine.

In Pierce County in 2012, there looks to be several competitive races for the State House around the county.

Smart management and a little bit of luck will give University Place a facelift to two of the community's sports facilities.

The City of University Place will hold an open house for its new police department from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday.

Learn how to prune fruit trees and get first hand experience during free pruning classes at the Curran Apple Orchard Park in University Place.

Laying a big, wet one on your sweetheart is the easy part. Sometimes, it's choosing the right spot to lay said kiss that's tough.

Heritage Christian School will host an open house Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. Parents and students are invited to tour the school at 5412 67th Ave.

The bicycling advocacy group everybodyBIKE will recognize people who ride their bicycles for regular transportation year-round during "Love Your Ride: A Celebration of Winter Cycling." The event is free and includes an all-ages bicycle ride, music, refreshments and a fashion show demonstrating winter bicycling wear.

A popular Fircrest skating rink re-opened this past week, and on Friday held a grand opening party.

Mayor Chris Beutler has declared a residential parking ban effective at 8 a.m. Sunday, February 5. However, Public Works and Utilities crews will begin plowing in some residential and commercial areas this evening.

With the City's first big snowstorm of the year possible, Mayor Beutler reminds residents that their cooperation is needed to remove vehicles from the streets to allow for snow removal efforts.

So far, Pierce County residents cleaning up after the recent storms have dumped more than 7,000 tons of broken branches, fallen limbs and other debris at landfills.

One of the most familiar faces in University Place has retired from her job. Cindy Bonaro, who had spent years as the Managing Librarian at the local branch of the Pierce County Library System for years, officially retired last week.

The race for the seat being vacated by Rep. Jay Inslee is now drawing close interest because of a redistricting plan approved on New Year's Day that makes the district a toss-up between Republicans and Democrats.

Most Americans would prefer to remain in their own home for as long as possible.

Another magazine, another round national accolades for Chambers Bay Golf Course .

Moody's Investors Service said in its rationale released Monday that the state faces challenges in fixing structural budget problems, noting that Washington faces a revenue shortfall at a time when other states are reporting no budget problems or only minor gaps.