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Some residents of Day Island , a small slow paced waterfront community served by a two lane bridge in University Place are fighting a proposed rezoning of the only commercial business on the Island, the privately owned Day Island Yacht Harbor marina. (Dean J. KoepflerStaff photographer)

Day Island residents debate rezoning of marina

Published: 05/18/13 17:05:28

A proposed land-use change has Day Island residents turning out to city meetings en masse. The source of their anger is the City of University Place’s proposed rezone of the only commercial business on the island, the privately owned Day Island Yacht Harbor marina.

Pierce County candidates file for 2013 elections

Published: 05/17/13 19:24:13

Several Pierce County cities will see a leadership shakeup at the end of this year, as many cities are losing their mayors and others have attracted challengers.

The national restaurant chain Applebee's has sealed a transaction to lease space at the University Village shopping center. (Paul SakumaASSOCIATED PRESS FILE)

Applebee's restaurant planned for University Place

Published: 05/17/13 17:33:31

Where others have failed in University Place, Applebee’s will build. The national restaurant chain has sealed a transaction to lease space on the site of a former Chinese buffet – and an erstwhile Blockbuster video store – at the University Village shopping center.

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OBITUARIES

IRENE BUFFINGTON
Irene Mae Buffington Irene Mae (Sandy) Buffington, 89, passed away at Good Sam Hospital on October 14, 2012, following a brief illness. Sandy loved fishing, hunting, and gardening, and in her later years enjoyed… Read more
Pub Date: 10/19/2012

ALONZO JENNINGS III
Alonzo Jennings III Alonzo was born 7/18/1965 in Tacoma, WA and passed away 10/12/2012 in University Place. He is survived by his daughters, Tiffanie, Talonna and Tamyra; grandmother, Ida; mother, Margaret; s… Read more
Pub Date: 10/18/2012

KAREN HELLMAN
Karen J. (Sill) Hellman Age 70, passed away on October 15, 2012 at Franciscan Hospice House in University Place. A celebration of life gathering will be scheduled at a later date. For those interested in attending,… Read more
Pub Date: 10/18/2012

CONNIE DAVIS
Connie Davis Mariners' # 1 Fan Passes Away Connie Davis, born "Leola Corrine Dowling" on March 29, 1924 in Stevensville, MT, passed away on August 30, 2012 at the Franciscan Hospice House in University Place, WA. Sh… Read more
Pub Date: 10/17/2012

LOIS ANDERSON
Lois Mae Anderson Born September 6, 1923, went home to her Lord and Savior on October 13, 2012. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Byron, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage. Lois is survived by … Read more
Pub Date: 10/16/2012


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