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KPFD Town Hall Leaves Residents with More Questions Than Answers
Public interest dwindled, with town hall attendance dropping and survey participation falling. more
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KPFD volunteers Garrett Cranford, left, and Matt Fields did the KP proud March 9.
KPFD Completes Annual Stair Climb to Fight Cancer
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. 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.
KP Fire Board Asks For Public Input, But Where Do They Stand?
KP Fire district leaders face tough choices after a failed levy last election. more
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Map of North Key Peninsula Broadband Project.
Broadband Update: Comcast Connects Customers in KP North
Pierce County is applying for grants for more services, but uncertain progress leaves thousands of KP residents stuck. more
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Local firefighters returned home Jan. 25 from their deployment fighting wildfires in and around Los Angeles. From left, Firefighter/Paramedic Jimmy Dane and Firefighter Marty Pattin of Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One joined FF/PM Lt. Adam Morse and FF/PM Kevin Koehl of Key Peninsula Fire District 16. Their deployment was part of a Pierce/Kitsap/King County Strike Team consisting of five engines and a Strike Team Leader.
KP Firefighters Return After Wildfire Relief in Los Angeles
Key Peninsula Firefighters Lt. Adam Morse and Paramedic Kevin Koehl returned home Jan. 25 after an intense 18-day deployment to help combat wildfires in Los Angeles. more
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A kayaker emerges from the newly opened Whiteman Cove.
Dam Breached at Whiteman Cove as Salmon Restoration Moves Ahead
Years of argument, planning, litigation and construction led to restoring an estuary for juvenile salmon. more
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The impact of the failed levy was felt when the Longbranch station went unstaffed Jan. 10, 23 and 25.
KP Fire District 16 Moves to Navigate Staffing Shortages and Property Decisions
KPFD will hold a town hall March 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Key Peninsula Civic Center. more
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Public Works Road Projects Underway for Key Peninsula
One new project will address wildfire evacuation routes on the KP thanks to initial funding from the Pierce County Council. more
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Bob Ferguson is sworn into office as governor Jan. 15 in Olympia. With him were his twins, Jack and Katie, and his wife, Colleen Ferguson.
New Faces: Washington State Legislature Returns to Olympia
New legislators join incumbents to navigate a changed political landscape. more
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The treatment plant has been operating since 1971.
Taylor Bay Beach Club to Replace Aging Sewer Treatment Plant
A combination of grants and a loan will complete funding for a new system totaling over $12 million. more
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Former Rep Derek Kilmer during a visit to the Mustard Seed Village in 2023.
Rep. Derek Kilmer Talks About His Career in Congress
Kilmer, champion of bipartisan reforms, to leave Washington DC after spending over a decade in Congress. more
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Pierce County Council Member Robyn Denson (D-7th) administers the oath of office to state Sen. Deborah Krishnadasan (D-26th, Gig Harbor).
Gig Harbor’s Deborah Krishnadasan Appointed to Democratic State Senate Seat
Deborah Krishnadasan, appointed to WA State Senate to replace Emily Randall, brings local experience and fresh leadership to the legislature. more
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Pacific oysters spotted during a low tide on Burley Lagoon.
Pierce County Approves Geoduck Harvest in Burley Lagoon
Taylor Shellfish Co. secures geoduck farming rights in Burley Lagoon, sparking local debate. more
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Pierce County Comprehensive Plan is Approved: KP Zoning Changed
The Pierce County Council approved a revised plan at its December meeting, concluding a process that started nearly three years ago. more
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October town hall at KP Civic Center.
Community Experts Discuss Fentanyl Crisis at Town Hall
Opioid abuse is the leading cause of accidental death in Pierce County for all ages and income levels. more
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State Sen. Karen Keiser, seen here in the Senate chambers on Jan. 12, 2024, will retire later this year.
Three WA Senate Democrats are leaving their jobs. Here’s what happens next
Reprinted from Washington State Standard Washington’s Senate Democratic caucus will soon have three openings. more
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The Key Peninsula Fire District’s third town hall meeting was held in the gymnasium to accommodate a potentially larger crowd present than at previous meetings.
Key Center Properties Cast Shadow Over M&O Levy Vote
Public skepticism over controversial land purchases continues to overshadow the Key Peninsula Fire District’s attempt to renew its Maintenance and Operations Levy. more
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Pierce County election workers Skylar Cole (back) and Buck Buchanan remove ballots from the Lake Kathryn ballot box Aug. 5. Election workers collected 1,831 ballots from the Lake Kathryn location during the Primary Election, making it the 28th (out of 51) most used drop box in Pierce County. There were 5,785 ballots collected, in total, from the KP during the 18-day voting window for the Primary Election in August.
Your Vote Counts — Pierce County is Making Sure of It
Pierce County has strict protocols in place for getting your ballot from the ballot box or mail delivery to the tabulation room. more
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This bridge along the trail leads from Gateway Park to 360 Trails.
After 20 Years of Growth, Key Pen Parks Plans for the Future
KP Parks will develop a plan to evaluate its properties, amenities, and necessary improvements over the next decade. more
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KPFD Answers Questions on Real Estate Buys at Second Town Hall
The KP fire commissioners and fire chief held a special board meeting to address real estate buys and the upcoming levy. more
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