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Anxiety in Our Times
It is not unusual for people to experience anxiety or worry at times, maybe even frequently. Humans are predisposed to pay more attention to negative information, … more
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Peninsula School District Adapts to Closure
Teachers and staff keeping students connected, fed and learning in a changed world. Sheri Ahlheim was teaching her sixth period math class at Peninsula High School March … more
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What Preschoolers Think About That
Young children, their parents and teacher work together to adapt to social distancing. During this era of COVID-19, preschoolers and their … more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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COVID-19 and You: What to Do and Where to Turn
Practice social distancing: people without symptoms can transmit the virus. more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Pierce County Fire Departments Launch “PulsePoint Respond”
Deaths resulting from sudden … more
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Local Marijuana Business Turns 2 Years Old
A new approach has brought solutions to marijuana customers and income to the state. more
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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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