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At the March 12 meeting, Executive Ryan Mello described the new 0.1% sales tax the Pierce County Council approved, known as the justice fund, that will begin July 1. The new tax will collect one cent per $10, or one dime per $100, to generate approximately $27 million annually for law enforcement.

Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello on Deputy Shortage, New Sales Tax

Ryan Mello was elected Pierce County Executive in 2025 after serving four years on the county council. He provided some context for recent tragedies and county priorities. more

Ted Olinger, KP News | 4/1/26

Simply Begin Again

I don’t want anyone to sacrifice any one of those rights, no matter their political persuasion. more

Lisa Bryan, Executive Editor | 4/1/26

Pierce County Fire Marshal Ken Rice said, “I love education. I don’t like enforcement, but we’ll do it if we have to. ... You get one warning.” Report illegal burning to 911. Report non-emergency fireworks complaints at 253-287-4455.

Fire Marshal Steps Up Education and Enforcement Ahead of Wildfire Season

A new program focuses on preventing illegal burning and enforcing firework restrictions. The Key Peninsula is concerning because of its isolation. more

Eddie Macsalka, KP News | 4/1/26

The new Food 4 All site on the KP Highway NW, including a large garden (foreground) and future home of its farm stand (upper left).

Food Backpacks 4 Kids Becomes Food 4 All

The homegrown nonprofit is moving to a bigger space with its own farm and farm stand in Key Center as it continues to grow its mission. more

Vicki Biggs, KP News | 4/1/26

Gary Glen Gebo

Longtime Vaughn resident Gary Gebo died peacefully Feb. 22 from lung cancer. He faced his illness with strength and determination. more

4/1/26

Pat Allan Reynolds

Pat died peacefully at his home over-looking Rocky Bay Feb. 16. He was 77 years old. more

4/1/26

Stop Unequal Treatment of PSD by PenMet Parks

The Peninsula School District should not give special access and favorable terms to outside organizations unless they provide equal access to all PSD families. Yet that is exactly what they are … more

Michael Perrow, Gig Harbor | 4/1/26

Skipping School

I served my community for 20 years as a career firefighter and paramedic. I also served 10 years on active duty in the Marine Corps and 16 years in the Navy Reserves as a corpsman, with deployments … more

Thomas L. Mendenhall, Lakebay | 4/1/26

In Ten Years

José Alaniz | 4/1/26

Reflections on Years Gone By

To know that, in this place and in this time, we continue pushing forward, because this is the only time we have, and it matters, it all matters. more

Dan Whitmarsh | 4/1/26