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🌱 Patch AM: What changes will Mayor Stan Flemming bring to University Place?

And on the University Place Patch calendar - Big Jay Oakerson

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Good morning University Place! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What changes will Mayor Stan Flemming bring to University Place?

Also on today's calendar: Learn Reiki (First Degree).

Find out what's happening in University Placefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in University Placefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Breezy with a shower or two, with a high of 46 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy, temps: high: 52, low: 34.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 52 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• These Pierce County cities got new mayors this week. Here's who they are (thenewstribune.com) — University Place has a new mayor: longtime councilmember Stan Flemming was selected by a 4-3 council vote, succeeding Javier Figueroa while Denise McCluskey continues as Mayor Pro Tem. Alecia Cunningham also made history as the first Black woman on the council, joining other members sworn in this week as the city sets new priorities under refreshed leadership.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in University Place

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday January 9
  • Big Jay Oakerson
    Tacoma Comedy Club, 933 Market St, Tacoma
    7:00 pm

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Other local events
    Saturday January 10
  • Learn Reiki (First Degree)
    The Spa at WisdomU , 4103 Bridgeport Way W , University Place
    10:00 am
    • Thursday January 22
  • Teen Drop-In
    University Place Pierce County Library , 3609 Market Pl W , University Place
    3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Police activity is causing traffic backups and delays on I-5 Southbound near the Puyallup River Bridge North-End.
    7:45AM on Jan 6: Police activity is causing traffic backups and delays on I-5 SB at MP 135.54 near Puyallup River Bridge North-End, with the right… (Nextdoor )
  • A collision fully blocking the ramp to NB 705 on NB 7 has been cleared.
    3:06PM on Jan 6: Collision on SR 7 NB at MP 58.57 near Ramp to I-705 North begins at 2:57 PM on January 6, 2026, with the ramp from NB SR 7 EXT to NB… (Nextdoor )
  • Legacy Marketing Partners posted a job opening for Leasing Consultant in University Place. Apply here.
  • CK HUTCHISON HOLDINGS LIMITED posted a job opening for Merchandise Processing Associate in University Place. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near University Place here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lakewood

Steilacoom

  • Patient at WA's Western State Hospital dies at construction site (fox13seattle.com)
  • Basketball Recap: Steilacoom Has No Trouble Against Clover Park (maxpreps.com)

Tacoma

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