The 2020 U.S. Census survey started in March and the response rate from the Key Peninsula is significantly lower than it is in the rest of the Tacoma census area.
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Sara Thompson, KP News
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7/30/20
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In an interview with Pierce County Councilman Derek Young (D-7th), Young assured constituents that they wouldn’t have to wait much longer for the burger and beer they’ve been dying for.
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Megan Schowalter, KP News
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6/26/20
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Constituents heard updates from federal and local leaders. Congressman Derek Kilmer (D-6th) hosted a telephone town hall May 11 to provide an update on the federal …
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Megan Schowalter, KP News
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5/29/20
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Fire Chief Dustin Morrow spells out district funding mechanisms and needs.
Key Peninsula Fire District 16 will return to the voting public for a four-year renewal of its …
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Matthew Dean, KP News
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5/29/20
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It wouldn’t be summer without road construction. An upcoming open house on two projects will provide an opportunity for community input. Progress continues as scheduled to …
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Staff Report
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5/29/20
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It’s not taxable, it’s not a loan, and it’s not an advance on a future refund. And if your income drops this year, you might get more next year. President Donald …
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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5/1/20
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As people struggle to make ends meet in a shattered economy, leaders and researchers look for a way out. At a press briefing April 14, state Secretary of Health John …
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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5/1/20
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The one thing about the fire service that is a constant is that you never know from day to day what will present. The COVID-19 outbreak has proved that point. The …
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Anne Nesbit, Special to KP News
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5/1/20
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At least 70 people attended a virtual COVID-19 Key Peninsula Town Hall meeting April 2 to hear …
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Sara Thompson, KP News
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5/1/20
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The public continues to enjoy its parks, sometimes too much. Key Pen Parks has taken measures to keep community spaces safe and …
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Matthew Dean, KP News
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5/1/20
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Although the 2020 regular session just adjourned, a special session to address the damaged state economy may be coming soon. The Washington State Legislature adjourned its …
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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5/1/20
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While most consumers search for scarce necessities, others buy up everything they can find to …
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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3/27/20
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All but three Democratic candidates dropped out of the race before the election deadline, but the total vote spread between them and President Trump was narrow.
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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3/27/20
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The community of Northwest archivists, historians, genealogists and writers as well as many ordinary citizens were shocked at …
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Joseph Pentheroudakis, KP News
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3/27/20
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The exponential rise of coronavirus cases in Washington has experts worried. Slowing the spread means “flattening the curve” to reduce a …
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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3/26/20
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As the Fire District 16 Public Information Officer, I have been asked by community members about plans made by the District to prepare for, and respond to, the …
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Anne Nesbit, Special to KP News
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3/26/20
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Pierce County remains the only county in Western Washington without a portion of sales tax allocated to fund treatment for behavioral health problems.
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Sara Thompson, KP News
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3/1/20
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You know you don’t like it, but do you know how it works? Washington state property tax is one of the most complicated in the nation…
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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3/1/20
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Voters approved a Peninsula School District Educational Programs and Operations levy Feb. 11 to replace a levy that will expire at the end of 2020. The final tally was 21,054 …
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Staff Report
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3/1/20
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After successfully lobbying for a change in state law, KPFD 16 is exploring options to expand healthcare and save money.
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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3/1/20
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