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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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Kelly Chambers
Rep. Kelly Chambers (R-25th LD) Ready for More After Legislature
Kelly Chambers is hoping to extend her experience in the legislature to the county level. more
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Ryan Mello
County Council Chair Ryan Mello (D-4th) Ready for the Top Job
Pierce County Council Chair Ryan Mello is running to replace Bruce Dammeier as the Pierce County Executive. more
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New Health Department Director Visits the KP
Chantell Harmon Reed met with community members at the Key Center Library Aug. 14. more
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Pierce County Comprehensive Plan Update Nears Completion
The Key Peninsula Land Use Advisory Commission met to review changes in its Community Plan. more
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KPFD Commissioners to Host Town Hall Meeting
The KP Fire District 16 Board of Commissioners will host a town hall event to show how two properties fit into their strategic plan. more
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The fire commissioners and staff with community members at the July 10 meeting.
Fire Commissioners Discuss Key Center Properties in Town Hall
The KPFD board of commissioners answered questions about its 2021 property purchases before the August 6 maintenance and operations levy vote. more
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August 2024 Voters Pamphlet
Pierce County Voter Pamphlets Delayed for Multiple Communities
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. more
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Candidates onstage at the Key Peninsula Civic Center.
Congressional Candidates Speak Out at Key Peninsula Forum
Five candidates for Congress described their experiences and plans while answering questions at a Key Peninsula Civic Center forum June 28 before a crowd of about 150. more
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Elli and Blake Lechner opened Serve Nutrition in Key Center in November 2023.
Local Businesses Say They Hit the Wall in Permitting Process
"The health department doesn’t take into consideration what your business model is and your usage. It feels very discriminatory for a small business in a rural unincorporated area that can barely get other services" more
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KP Fire Citizen Academy participant Dee Starr, center, in June, backed up by Volunteer FF Garrett Cranford, left, and Battalion Chief Bill Sawaya. The academy is a two-day course introducing residents to basic aspects of being a first responder.
KPFD Faces Mixed Support For August M&O Levy Renewal Vote
Key Peninsula Fire District 16 will ask voters Aug. 6 to renew its Maintenance and Operations Levy, an $800,000-a-year ballot measure in place since 2012. more
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