Comcast and Pierce County finalized an agreement in January to bring high speed internet to at least 526 homes and businesses on the north end of the Key Peninsula. The approximately $5 million …
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2/1/23
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At the Key Pen Park board of commissioners meeting December 14, the board responded to an earlier proposal presented by a group of community leaders.
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Lisa Bryan, KP News
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12/28/22
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The Key Peninsula Fire Department had been contemplating replacement of Station 46, its district headquarters, for some years without a specific plan when three real estate parcels in Key Center came …
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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12/28/22
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The Washington State Department of Transportation announced November 15 that a culvert replacement beneath the State Route 302 spur on Purdy Drive, south of 144th Street NW, has been …
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Staff Report
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11/30/22
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The 18th semi-annual candidate forum took place before a crowd of 100 or more at the Key Peninsula Civic Center October 11, and was mostly civil but for the behavior of one participant. The …
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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10/27/22
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In October Pierce County plans to sign a contract with a broadband franchise to provide high speed internet service through a privatized fiberoptic network to 526 households on the north Key …
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Sara Thompson, KP News
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10/27/22
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His final term ends in January 2023.
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Sara Thompson, KP News
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9/28/22
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If you’re from around here, Norm Dicks needs no introduction.
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Lisa Bryan, KP News
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9/28/22
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Traffic volume on the Key Peninsula has increased at a relatively low rate in recent years despite appearances
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Staff Report
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8/31/22
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The Washington State Department of Transportation began work to replace two culverts at the end of July under State Route 302 on Little Minter Creek …
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Staff Report
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8/31/22
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She served six fire chiefs and even more fire commissioners through good times and bad for the KP fire district — and herself — helping to build an accounting system and plan budgets …
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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7/27/22
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Pierce County Council candidate Josh Harris (R) will not be charged with any crimes after he shot a man in Tacoma May 30, according to the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Harris …
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Staff Report
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7/27/22
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Following countless near misses, fender benders and more serious collisions, the Pierce County Department of Planning and Public Works recently announced its plan to develop a roundabout design to …
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Lisa Bryan, KP News
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7/27/22
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Two months into his tenure, KP Fire Chief Nick Swinhart told Key Peninsula News the biggest challenges his department faces include balancing the budget and developing a capital facilities plan to …
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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7/27/22
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Key Peninsula will help choose candidates for two federal, one state, three legislative district and two county positions in the primary elections Aug. 2, in addition to judicial offices and local …
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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6/29/22
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Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz visited Lakebay Marina June 4 in part to celebrate the partnership to save the iconic facility and to see for herself what the Department of …
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Lisa Bryan, KP News
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6/29/22
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District 7 is a unique and diverse district that includes urban University Place, Gig Harbor and the rural Key Peninsula and its many miles of shoreline.
As is true for all council districts, Key …
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6/29/22
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It is important for the public to understand why Key Peninsula volunteer firefighters have been outspoken at recent board of commissioner meetings. Volunteers are all citizens who live on the Key …
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4/26/22
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Dominick “Nick” Swinhart was hired as the new chief for KP Fire District 16 by the board of fire commissioners at their biweekly meeting April 12. He will start the job May 16, succeeding …
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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4/26/22
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The Washington state legislature adjourned its 60-day session March 10 after approving a large transportation package and some legislation that will affect the Key Peninsula region, raising state …
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Staff Report
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3/31/22
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