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The adage that “love is blind” is true on many levels. Hate is blind too. 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
There just aren’t that many different ways to say, “I love you.” more
I am honored to join the group of esteemed column writers of the Key Peninsula News. I hope you find my missives entertaining and humorous, yet reflective. Local color describes “the customs, … more
Leanne was a sweet girl. Like most of us in the group I hung out with, she was fortunate enough to have a stable, supportive family who loved her and provided everything she needed (and most of what … more
We at Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department have heard from many residents of the Key Peninsula that regular septic inspections can be a burden. They take time and cost money. We’ve also heard … more
As the holidays wind down, I most certainly feel the effects of the seasonal frenzy. I’m tired, I’m still trying to find space in my house for all the decorations and gifts, and I’m … more
We were reminded what it means, in the face of horror and loss, to never, ever give up. more
I believe in a Supreme Being: a supreme force of nature and energy; something greater than me; something greater than us; something greater than here and now. But there are limits to my belief. … 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
I write to correct some misconceptions and fill some holes left by the Key Peninsula News article “Homeschooling Attracts Many Key Peninsula Families” (November 2024). At best, it painted … more
We remain connected, win, lose or draw. We know how to work together side by side, how to network, who to call for help with nearly any challenge that presents itself. 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
Today the Christmas story reads less like a children’s bedtime tale and more like a protest anthem more
Utilities like our own Peninsula Light Co. are in a fix. As consumers, we want our utilities to provide clean, reliable power, even as periods of peak demand become more frequent. Utilities all over … more
Do teachers deserve the same First Amendment protections as every other person in the U.S., or should there be limitations because of their employment? That was the question at the Penin- sula … more
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