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Virtual Town Hall Informs the Community on COVID-19 Plans

At least 70 people attended a virtual COVID-19 Key Peninsula Town Hall meeting April 2 to hear … more

Sara Thompson, KP News | 5/1/20

Local Legislators Weigh In on Recent Session and Coronavirus

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 … more

Ted Olinger, KP News | 5/1/20

Local Business Owners Face Challenges

Many remain open but essential businesses are wondering when it will end. Business has slowed for Purdy Cost Less Pharmacy at Lake Kathryn Village, according to owner Don … more

Lisa Bryan, KP News | 5/1/20

PHS Seniors, Athletes and Performers Confront School Closure

Kids are grieving the loss of opportunities while staff work to support them. Despite starting on the other side of the world, the novel coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, reached Washington state and the city of Gig Harbor. more

Daniel Shurr, Special to the KP News | 5/1/20

State AG Asks Public to Report Pandemic Price Gougers and Profiteers

While most consumers search for scarce necessities, others buy up everything they can find to … more

Ted Olinger, KP News | 3/27/20

Coping With COVID-19: What It Is and What’s Being Done

The exponential rise of coronavirus cases in Washington has experts worried. Slowing the spread means “flattening the curve” to reduce a … more

Ted Olinger, KP News | 3/26/20

What to Do And Not to Do

You have heard the basics about good hygiene and social distancing (and you will again here), but there are broader and more important measures … more

Staff Report | 3/26/20

COVID-19 and You: What to Do and Where to Turn

Practice social distancing: people without symptoms can transmit the virus. more

Staff Report | 3/26/20

KP Fire Department Responds to COVID-19

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 … more

Anne Nesbit, Special to KP News | 3/26/20

Free Dental Clinic Comes to the KP

Nonprofits worked together on a new event for anyone needing dental care. The Key Peninsula Lutheran Church hosted the first of its kind KP … more

Lisa Bryan, KP News | 3/1/20

Sales Tax Proposed to Expand Health Services

Pierce County remains the only county in Western Washington without a portion of sales tax allocated to fund treatment for behavioral health problems. more

Sara Thompson, KP News | 3/1/20

New Law Would Allow KPFD 16 to Offer More Care

After successfully lobbying for a change in state law, KPFD 16 is exploring options to expand healthcare and save money. more

Ted Olinger, KP News | 3/1/20

Pierce County Fire Departments Launch “PulsePoint Respond”

Deaths resulting from sudden … more

Lisa Bryan, KP News | 1/2/20

Local Marijuana Business Turns 2 Years Old

A new approach has brought solutions to marijuana customers and income to the state. more

Sara Thompson, KP News | 11/1/19

A New Day as Key Center Chiropractic Changes Hands

Lisa Bryan, KP News Dr. Nate Hove, D.C. took over the practice in January. Photo: Lisa Bryan, KP News Dr. David Krympec, D.C., known by his patients as Dr. Dave, retired Dec. 2018. He started … more

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