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Flemming’s move may hint at 2014 plans

Published: 05/22/13 20:09:23

Pierce County Council member Stan Flemming says he has moved from University Place to Gig Harbor so that he has the option of running for re-election in 2014.

University Place restaurant Cheers West closes June 1, but expect a reopening

Published: 05/21/13 15:34:42

A city short on dining options looks to be losing one, although it's expected to reopen. A sign has gone up announcing the closure of Cheers West, a bar and grill in University Place.

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.

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Curtis – Baseball [Team Page]

4/25 - Win - Curtis 4, Rogers 8

4/23 - Curtis at Federal Way

4/22 - Loss - Todd Beamer 4, Curtis 2

Curtis – Softball [Team Page]

5/1 - Loss - Graham-Kapowsin 3, Curtis 2

4/30 - Loss - Rogers 11, Curtis 1

4/25 - Loss - Emerald Ridge 7, Curtis 5

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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