A seven-person team of career and volunteer crew from KPFD 16 completed the 34th annual Leukemia and Lymphoma Society firefighter Columbia Tower stair climb challenge.
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3/10/25
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KP Fire district leaders face tough choices after a failed levy last election.
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2/26/25
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The KP Lions Club will present its 38th Key Peninsula Citizen of the Year Award recognizing an outstanding community member during a banquet March 29.
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2/26/25
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The 2025 exhibit traces the history of the Key Peninsula’s commercial hub from
its unlikely beginning through its near destruction.
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2/26/25
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The Gig Harbor Tides boys basketball team overcame the Peninsula Seahawks in the 10th annual Fish Basket rivalry game Jan. 15.
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1/29/25
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Deborah Krishnadasan, appointed to WA State Senate to replace Emily Randall, brings local experience and fresh leadership to the legislature.
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1/1/25
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Stolen KPFD radio found in Eugene after shootout, linking suspects to thefts across Washington and Oregon.
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1/1/25
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The Pierce County’s plan to install a raised crosswalk in Key Center was delayed until at least the springtime.
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11/28/24
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Twelve PHS football players earned all-conference honors this fall. The Seahawks earned third place in the Nisqually Division.
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11/28/24
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Updated results for KPFD's Maintenance and Operations Levy and for Pierce County Executive, Assessor-Treasurer and Pierce County Sheriff.
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11/4/24
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Key Peninsula News staff and contributors took home 24 awards from the Washington Newspaper Publishers
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10/30/24
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Four KP families are suing PSD for allegedly failing to protect their children from a teacher they accused of molestation.
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10/30/24
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The KP Fire District 16 Board of Commissioners will host a town hall event to show how two properties fit into their strategic plan.
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8/28/24
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Communities across Pierce County were affected by a vendor error that caused a delay in the receipt of Voters Pamphlets ahead of the primary election.
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7/31/24
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At its May 14 meeting, the Key Peninsula Fire District 16 board of commissioners appointed Cambria Queen to fill a vacancy left by the retirement of Commissioner Frank Grubaugh, despite controversy over the decision.
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5/29/24
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Adam Nicholas Randolph was sentenced to 50 months in prison and five years of supervision after pleading guilty to sneaking into PHS girls bathroom to take pictures and record videos of girls.
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5/1/24
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Former state representative Jesse Young (R-Gig Harbor) and newcomer Josh Smith (I-Gig Harbor) announced candidacies to compete in the 26th Legislative District for positions 1 and 2 respectively.
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5/1/24
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A teacher at Evergreen Elementary School was put on administrative leave by the Peninsula School District in early March after allegations of “misconduct toward students.
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3/27/24
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A four-person team from Key Peninsula Fire District 16 scored well at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s 33rd annual firefighter Columbia Tower stair climb in Seattle March 10.
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3/10/24
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The Key Peninsula Fire Department added two pieces of equipment in early February, beefing up its rescue arsenal.
The new mini-pumper is a small fire engine that is less expensive to purchase …
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2/28/24
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