There are many things I worry about these days, but high on my list is the possibility of measles showing up in our community. Measles is a highly contagious, serious disease that has resulted …
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Dr. Bill Roes, Lakebay
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3/26/25
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In 1977, I moved my family to an empty piece of stump land on the Key Peninsula. We made it home and soon realized this was a place where anyone could get ahead, a community with people of all …
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Former KPFD Commissioner Allen A. Yanity, Elma
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3/26/25
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Speaking as a former Republican, your country and the world need your help to escape Trump’s chaos, the USA’s loss of respect, and the coming recession.
Do you agree with …
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Dennis Prichard, Longbranch
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3/26/25
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Our country is facing an alarming situation. An unelected billionaire, Elon Musk, appears to be wielding significant influence over federal operations. Despite never being on the ballot, he seems to …
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Marsha Williams, Wauna
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2/26/25
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Thanks for the recent column by
Richard Gelinas (“Storing Electricity Is
In Our Future,” December 2024).
A little more than 15 years ago, I was a
customer of Orange …
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Richard Hales, Wauna
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1/29/25
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As a homeowner in rural Pierce County for the last 20 years, I read with great interest that do-it-yourself septic inspections were authorized by the State of Washington back in 2000 (“DIY …
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Dewey Gibson, Wauna
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1/1/25
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I just wanted to take a minute out of my busy day to send my compliments to the writer of the recent column titled “Teachers’ Rights on Trial” published in the December 2024 …
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Josh Small, Gig Harbor
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1/1/25
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The fire commissioners seemed to use scare tactics at their recent town hall meetings, pitting the future of their properties in Key Center against the need for the maintenance and operations levy, …
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11/28/24
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Thank you for publishing our community newspaper.
I am writing to let you know that the KP Reads essay “Death and the Maiden” was inappropriate for our community newspaper, in my …
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Kay Todrzak, Vaughn
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10/30/24
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On his campaign posters, Jesse Young claims to be “Our Voice of Reason.” It’s a claim he made the last time he ran for office. His actions while in …
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Mark Michel, Lakebay
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10/30/24
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While it may appear that we are safe here in Washington state when it comes to access to safe and legal reproduc- tive services, we should do everything possible to ensure our elected officials will …
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Rob Wenman, Wauna
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10/2/24
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My mom just died. This is my first real significant loss. I cannot express my grati- tude for the support that my family and I have received from this community. It has made all the difference.
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Anne Nesbit
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8/28/24
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I have lived on the Key Peninsula since 1974 and never voted against a fire or EMS levy until this year. I am opposed to supporting an organization that seems to spend money needlessly. I almost …
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Norman Brones
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8/28/24
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I continue to read with interest the ongoing comments, surveys and discussions in the Key Peninsula News regarding the expansion of KP Fire Department facilities in Key Center.
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Chuck Odegaard, Lakebay
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7/24/24
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I left Lakebay May 14 to return to Ukraine for the fifth time to continue my volunteer work as an animal rescuer for K9 Rescue Ukraine.
Flying into Krakow, where a colleague was …
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Tom Bates, Lakebay
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6/24/24
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As a parent of two middle schoolers, I want to thank the Key Peninsula Civic Center for hosting Skate Night on Fridays and Girls Volleyball on Mondays.
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John Pat Kelly, Wauna
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5/29/24
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I want to begin by saying how much I enjoy and value the Key Peninsula News. So I felt great dismay when I read the recent editorial regarding the discrimination in the Peninsula School District …
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Carmen Miravalle, Gig Harbor
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5/29/24
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Absorb the information and resources shared in Lisa Bryan's outstanding public service article from the April 2024. Keep it handy for future reference.
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Victor Sprague, Lakebay
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5/1/24
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The launch of the Pierce Transit Runner service in Gig Harbor has brought up the question: “Why not the Key Peninsula?”
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Robyn Denson, Pierce County Councilmember District 7
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5/1/24
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"We have four requests for the district in our letter: acknowledge the problem, adopt a restorative justice model, expand districtwide training, and hire diverse staff."
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Peter Fraser
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3/27/24
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