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The 30-room longhouse opened to residents in May 2023.
Mustard Seed Village Faces Medicaid Cuts to Assisted Living
Substantial reductions in the federal budget led to substantial changes in state law that are trickling down to the local level. more
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The fate of the former egg co-op turned marina building remains unknown.
State Officials Update KP Group on Lakebay Marina Restoration
The DNR has never undertaken a project like this before: save public access, restore shoreline, preserve history. more
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Wood needs to be stacked off the ground to avoid rot. Cover the top, not the sides.
Experts on Keeping the House from Going up in Smoke
Summer time is ideal for stocking next winter’s wood. Learn how to buy, stack, and burn smart before firing up that wood stove. more
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Despite the change, Absolute Auto remains open with new owners and the same mechanics.
The Absolute Right Time To Go, but the Business Goes On
After two decades as one of the KP’s most recognizable businesses, Jim Guinn isn’t retiring — he just knows it’s time to hand over the keys. more
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BEAD project broadband grid west of the Narrows Bridge. The FCC uses hexagonal grids to map internet service across the U.S. On this map, each colored hexagon contains at least one unserved or underserved location. Hexagons which are fully served are not shown on this grid.
Broadband Access Expands on the Key Peninsula
Eligibility will depend on whether your property is served, underserved, or unserved by a high speed connection, as determined by the FCC. more
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From a bank ad mentioning the gun shop in KP News, December 1981.
Sound Credit Union Plans Larger Branch in Key Center
The new building is planned at the site of the former Blend Wine Shop, while two other local businesses are closing. more
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KPFD owns the Olson estate home, part of the pasture behind it, and the former O’Callahan’s restaurant — the Calahan property — on the corner.
Community Group Calls for Pause in Key Center Sale
A local working group wants time to hear from residents about future uses of the Calahan property. more
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Herron Island Broadband Project Hearing Fills a Meeting Room
Islanders are in favor. Mainlanders express opposition. A second meeting is scheduled before a final decision. more
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Resident member of the Friends of Burley Lagoon Bruce Morse looks to the future with a cooperative new way to provide environmental stewardship on the lagoon.
Commercial Geoduck Farming to Move Forward in Burley Lagoon
Friends of Burley Lagoon and Taylor Shellfish Co. reached an agreement via mediation on a geoduck cultivation proposal for Burley Lagoon in April. more
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The leadership team for KPBA 2024: (from top left) Ashley Ford, Laurie Ellis, Rena Blalock (seated left) and President Kendra Zartman.
The Key Peninsula Business Association Makes Local Strides
The four-woman executive board of the Key Peninsula Business Association is guiding the KPBA with a fresh outlook into 2024 and beyond. more
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Siblings Kunal and Karishma Sharma have dreams to bring a new wave of tourism that showcases forest farming management and helps support the local economy.
Longbranch Forest Farm is Taking Root Despite Opposition
A pair of Seattle-based siblings are looking to bring a new type of farming and form of agritourism to the KP: forest farming. more
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Key IGA Manager Kip Bonds presents a check to Key Peninsula Community Services Volunteer Coordinator Teresa Conness from month-long Round-Up campaign for KPCS.
KP Community Donates Nearly $30K Through Key IGA’s ‘Round Up’
A few nickels here and a couple of quarters there added up for local charities on the Key Peninsula. more
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Despite the initial rejection, Alyssa Johnstone said she's not giving up.
Fire District Commissioners Reject Offer To Purchase O’Callahan’s Building
Alyssa Johnstone’s dream of opening an early learning center on the Key Peninsula faced a temporary setback at the Key Peninsula Fire District Board of Commissioners meeting Jan. 23. more
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Alyssa Johnstone has big plans for the former tavern in Key Center now owned by the KP fire department.
New Planned Daycare Facility Could Help Take Heat Off KP Fire District
The potential of transforming the old O'Callahan's restaurant into an early learning facility would be a win-win for families on the Key Peninsula and the KP Fire District. more
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Spencer Abersold’s 21-year career as KGHP-FM station manager came to an end in June due to budget cuts to help compensate for low enrollment.
KGHP May Be Looking for a New Home Outside PSD
The KGHP studio on the campus of Peninsula High School is mostly dark these days. The station’s “On the Air” light brightens up the lonely hallways a few times a week … more
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Tina McKail won first place for her “standout feature image” in “Evergreen Elementary Girls on the Run” (June 2022), her fourth award overall for her photography in KP News.
KP News Wins Record-breaking 25 Statewide Awards
Key Peninsula News staff and contributors shattered their own record Oct. 7 by earning 25 awards at the statewide Washington Newspaper Publishers Association 2023 Better Newspaper Contest. more
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Holiday shopping could get easier for some KP residents.
Pierce County Funds a Free Holiday Weekend Shuttle for the KP
Thanks largely to efforts by Pierce County Councilmember Robyn Denson (D-7th, Gig Harbor), Key Peninsula residents will be able to take a holiday weekend shuttle between the Longbranch Improvement … more
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When is the Best Time to Buy a House on the KP?
Home prices on the Key Peninsula skyrocketed during the pandemic and post-pandemic interest rates continue to soar. more
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Designed for efficiency, drive-thru customers pick up thousands of pounds of produce from Arends that she orders each week during harvest season.
Susan Arends: Bringing Fresh Produce to the Community
“I’m a Pisces,” said Susan Arends. “I go with the flow.” more
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KPFD owns the Olson estate home, part of the pasture behind it, and the former O’Callahan’s restaurant on the corner (properly called the Calahan property).
KP Fire District 16 to Assess Options for Key Center Properties
The Key Peninsula Fire District 16 board of fire commissioners will determine options for constructing a new headquarters facility in Key Center — or not — and renovations to existing stations. more
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