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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 …
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Chantell Harmon Reed
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1/16/25
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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 …
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Meredith Browand
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1/1/25
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We were reminded what it means, in the face of horror and loss, to never, ever give up.
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José Alaniz
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1/1/25
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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.
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Carolyn Wiley
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1/1/25
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José Alaniz
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1/1/25
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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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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 …
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Sanna Olsen
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1/1/25
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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.
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Lisa Bryan, Executive Editor
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11/28/24
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José Alaniz
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11/28/24
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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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Today the Christmas story reads less like a children’s bedtime tale and more like a protest anthem
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Dan Whitmarsh
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11/28/24
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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 …
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Richard Gelinas
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11/28/24
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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 …
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Camri Clawson
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11/28/24
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gg. Look at you now, all grown up, living your best life, maybe even toward the end of your run. How did it go for you? You made some choices; you did your best. Most of the time. Argued some, agreed …
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Jack Dunne
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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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I will never forget my roots in Greece. But I will always be proud that I chose to be an American.
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Joseph Pentheroudakis
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10/30/24
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Bullying in schools shows up in different ways. Physically, verbally, discriminatory and I’m sure there is more that I don’t see. Students are affected by bullying, whether they are a …
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James McCourt
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10/30/24
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When I was 9 years old, my little sister was born. As I edged my way into young adulthood in the late ’90s, Kaydi transformed into what we now call a tween. Also known as the time when your …
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Krisa Bruemmer
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10/30/24
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