Key Peninsula News

KPFD Property Purchase “Boondoggle”

When the KP Fire District board spent taxpayer money to buy the O’Callahan’s restaurant property, it convinced me to never again vote in favor of one of their levies. The board bought the … more

2/28/22

Say No to Geoduck on Burley Lagoon

I would like to present a business case against expanding shellfish farming, specifically geoducks, in Burley Lagoon. Based on my six years of living on the lagoon, an approval for a proposed … more

2/28/22

KP News Fire Department Reporting

I want to thank KP News for Ted Olinger’s two insightful articles about the Key Peninsula Fire Department as they were real eye-openers for me (Jan. and Feb. 2022). It is so easy to be critical; … more

2/28/22

From a Former KP Fire Commissioner

I see nothing has changed at the board of fire commissioners. Their attitude seems to be the same as it was way back when I was on the board. We know best, and the people will always follow us … more

2/28/22

Call for Thorough Investigation by Fire Commissioners

At the Dec. 14 fire commissioners meeting the board decided to proceed with hiring a new full-time fire chief instead of pursuing the previously discussed possibility of a part-time chief shared with … more

1/27/22

On ‘Being Diversity’

Wow! What a great column. Mr. Tisino summed up my feelings and fears exactly. I am sad that he had that experience at Evergreen Elementary School, but I get it. I love that his article was printed at … more

1/27/22

KPFD Land Acquisitions

I have been reading with interest the articles in the Key Peninsula News regarding the expansion of facilities for the fire department.While I completely agree that growth and expansion are needed, … more

1/27/22

A Model of Courage

In his January 2022 column, Rion Tisino identifies some deep rifts in the Key Peninsula community caused by racism. I was particularly disheartened to read his perceptions of bias in the Peninsula … more

1/27/22

Immunity vs. Vaccination

Why are we being segregated into vaxed vs. unvaxed? What about the third group: Those of us with natural immunity. According to the CDC, about one third of the U.S. (100 million) have had COVID-19, … more

1/27/22

Commercial Geoduck Operations Too Destructive

I have lived in the area over 40 years and walked the beaches and forests of the Key Peninsula. I see firsthand the damage that commercial geoduck harvesting does to the beach. I was at the Haley … more

12/2/21

Fire Chief's Departure

I take no pleasure in pointing out the lack of leadership exhibited by the board in handling Chief Morrow’s decision… more

12/2/21

Eyes on Safety for Kids

I live on the Key Peninsula and something that concerns me is the lack of color or any reflective material on the knapsacks and coats of little kids. We spend hundreds of dollars to make sure our … more

10/28/21

In Support of Candidates I

I support Juanita Beard for election to the Peninsula School Board Nov. 2. Her experience as a mental health professional and a parent with children in our schools makes her very qualified for the … more

10/28/21

In Support of the Candidates II

As I count down my days as a school board director for the Peninsula School District, I reflect on the six years I served our students and community. I am proud to know in my heart that every … more

10/28/21

In Support of School Board Candidate Butler

As a Vaughn resident, I urge my neighbors to vote for Jennifer Butler for the Peninsula School District Board of Directors. Jennifer’s commitment to representing the whole community and … more

9/29/21

PSD Board Accomplishments

It has been an honor to serve on the Peninsula School Board these past eight years. I have served as vice president for four years, and I am currently board president. We often learn the most … more

9/29/21

Our Schools Should Support Diversity

As concerned citizens of the Peninsula School District, we are alarmed by the board’s passage of resolution No. 21-28 without public comment at its July 22 meeting, “Regarding State-Mandated Training for Staff and School Board,” which addressed the diversity, equity and inclusion training called for in Senate Bill 5044. more

9/1/21

More About That Ad

Regarding the “Save Peninsula Schools” ad in the July 2021 issue, your “About that Ad” editorial and the reader comments in the August 2021 issue: First and foremost, … more

9/1/21

Playing the Fear Card

The Aug. 3 primary election for PSD board director is critically important for the future of our school district. The results may have a lasting impact for many years. Three candidates (Johnson, Ader … more

8/28/21

Critical Thinking

Sometimes it is so frustrating listening to the news and or reading it online. So much divisiveness, anger and ugliness. A blessing for me has been reading the Key Peninsula News. It has become one … more

8/28/21