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Blurring the line between dictatorship and democracy is dangerous. more
I recently wrapped up my second year playing as a partner athlete on the Unified Basketball team at Peninsula High School. Our program continues to grow year after year, with 45 students … more
This month, we mark the 250th anniver- sary of the first battles of the Revolutionary War. But the American Revolution was already in motion, long before men began fighting and … more
Did you hear that the Department of Transportation is planning to put a $3 toll on the Purdy Bridge? You hadn’t heard? Must be because it’s not true. Happy April Fool’s … more
It’s going to take all students to foster a more inclusive and non-prejudicial environment.  more
Did you know that women make up the vast majority of true crime enthusiasts? They account for almost 75% of the audience for some of the most popular true crime podcasts, and around 80% of the … more
Electricity is essential for our way of life. Traditional sources of power derived from renewable sources and fossil fuels are barely adequate to meet our current demands, even as emerging … more
The cancer center waiting room felt more like a crowded boarding area for an overbooked flight. Except we were all waiting for a different kind of transport.   My son and I leaned against a … more
We awoke this morning to a snow-covered wonderland. The pond is frozen over after several days of record-setting cold. The days may be growing longer, and the promise of spring remains, but today … more
There just aren’t that many different ways to say, “I love you.” more
I am honored to join the group of esteemed column writers of the Key Peninsula News. I hope you find my missives entertaining and humorous, yet reflective. Local color describes “the customs, … more
Leanne was a sweet girl. Like most of us in the group I hung out with, she was fortunate enough to have a stable, supportive family who loved her and provided everything she needed (and most of what … more
We at Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department have heard from many residents of the Key Peninsula that regular septic inspections can be a burden. They take time and cost money. We’ve also heard … more
As the holidays wind down, I most certainly feel the effects of the seasonal frenzy. I’m tired, I’m still trying to find space in my house for all the decorations and gifts, and I’m … more
We were reminded what it means, in the face of horror and loss, to never, ever give up. more
I believe in a Supreme Being: a supreme force of nature and energy; something greater than me; something greater than us; something greater than here and now. But there are limits to my belief. … more
I write to correct some misconceptions and fill some holes left by the Key Peninsula News article “Homeschooling Attracts Many Key Peninsula Families” (November 2024). At best, it painted … more
Today the Christmas story reads less like a children’s bedtime tale and more like a protest anthem more
Utilities like our own Peninsula Light Co. are in a fix. As consumers, we want our utilities to provide clean, reliable power, even as periods of peak demand become more frequent. Utilities all over … more
Do teachers deserve the same First Amendment protections as every other person in the U.S., or should there be limitations because of their employment? That was the question at the Penin- sula … more
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