Letters to the Editor
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When will Lakebay Marina reopen to boaters and non-boaters? What is taking so long? The Department of Natural Resources and its partner, the Recreational Boating Association of Washington, … more
I am a boomer who was radicalized in the late 1960s when we stood up to protest against the war in Vietnam, against institutional racism, and the harassment and oppression of women and girls. … more
The State Route 16 exit onto Purdy Drive regularly backs up during rush hours. To keep the backup from blocking the highway, drivers are supposed to use the shoulder lane on the exit ramp between 2 … more
How much fire department are we willing to pay for? What is a reasonable EMS response time on the Key Peninsula? In business, a key function of a great executive is to stop organizational growth … more
I would like to respectfully push back on the suggestion that we as a country need to try to better understand and consider different perspectives in our current political and social climate ( … more
Peninsula School District announced a new strategy April 11 to regularly rotate principals across the district, stating that it will “bring fresh perspectives and … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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