Letters to the Editor | Key Peninsula News

Remember Those DIY Septic Inspections?

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 … more

Dewey Gibson, Wauna | 1/1/25

Praise for Student Journalist

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 … more

Josh Small, Gig Harbor | 1/1/25

On the Fire Levy

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, … more

11/28/24

Inappropriate Content

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 … more

Kay Todrzak, Vaughn | 10/30/24

Jesse Young is No Bipartisan

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 … more

Mark Michel, Lakebay | 10/30/24

Elect a Rep Who Will Protect a Woman's Choice

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 … more

Rob Wenman, Wauna | 10/2/24

A Good Samaritan

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. … more

Anne Nesbit | 8/28/24

Against the Fire Levy

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 … more

Norman Brones | 8/28/24

KPFD Land and Building Expansions

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. more

Chuck Odegaard, Lakebay | 7/24/24

Local's Update: Letter from Ukraine

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 … more

Tom Bates, Lakebay | 6/24/24

Thanks for Skate Night

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. more

John Pat Kelly, Wauna | 5/29/24

U.S. Is No Melting Pot

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 … more

Carmen Miravalle, Gig Harbor | 5/29/24

Talking About Suicide Saves Lives

Absorb the information and resources shared in Lisa Bryan's outstanding public service article from the April 2024. Keep it handy for future reference. more

Victor Sprague, Lakebay | 5/1/24

Why the Pierce Transit Runner Doesn't Serve the KP

The launch of the Pierce Transit Runner service in Gig Harbor has brought up the question: “Why not the Key Peninsula?” more

Robyn Denson, Pierce County Councilmember District 7 | 5/1/24

Ending Racism, Discrimination and Hate in our Schools

"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." more

Peter Fraser | 3/27/24

Possible Daycare in Key Center

Support for possible new daycare center in Key Center. more

Madeleine Spencer, Longbranch | 1/31/24

Attend 26th LD Republican Caucus

Pierce County 26th Legislative District Republican Precinct Caucuses more

Marc Christensen, Vaughn | 12/27/23

Reading the Tea Leaves

Already I have lived longer than my dad and brothers. At 68 I find myself living happily in Longbranch after a lifetime as a third-generation Californian. We moved up to be closer to our grown kids … more

11/2/23

'EV Power to the People' — Green Energy Robs People

This column (October 2023), though well written, is a real headscratcher for me. Fracking for oil in shale is bad, but de-watering is good? De-watering is the process used in fracking or … more

11/1/23

Fire Commissioner, Position 3 Race

I appreciated John Pat Kelly’s letter to the editor regarding the current KP fire commissioner position 3 election where he expressed his disappointment that I am running unopposed … more

10/20/23