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To everything there is a season and so begins the magical wonder of winter holidays. No other time of year is filled with such a deep sense of … more

Lisa Bryan, Executive Editor, KP News | 12/6/19

Meeting Santa

No child enjoys being scolded, especially by a beloved adult, but being personally reprimanded by Santa Claus is a special burden. It was 1966 or ’67. … more

Ted Olinger, KP News | 12/6/19

Lessons Learned

As 2019 rapidly comes to a close it’s natural to take a few minutes to reflect on the past year. If your year was anything like mine it flew by in what felt … more

Meredith Browand | 12/6/19

Dusting Memories

Some words change our lives. “You have a full scholarship.” “The cancer is in remission.” “You will be giving birth to twins.” The words loom in our … more

Phyllis Henry | 12/6/19

Being Light in Darkness

The darkness always surprises me. Our languid days of summer too quickly give way to winter’s darkness and, here on the peninsula, the … more

Dan Whitmarsh | 12/6/19

On Gun Control and Mass Shootings

Everyone is horrified by the mass shootings in recent decades, but I am still surprised when a gun owner says “I support banning of assault weapons.” It’s important we get our facts and … more

11/1/19

Full Disclosure

I have been a commissioner for Key Pen Parks District for over eight years. I have been elected twice to Position 1. I’ve been president of the board four of the last six years. In an effort to … more

11/1/19

In Support of Mark Michel, Key Pen Parks Commissioner

We are two past presidents of the Key Peninsula Parks and Recreation Commission, better known now as Key Pen Parks. During our six-plus years of working together, we orchestrated the increase of park … more

11/1/19

Sustaining a healthy community

For the moment, let’s forget everything happening in Washington, D.C. An endless stream of breaking news alerts, notifications, dings, beeps … more

Lisa Bryan, Executive Editor, KP News | 11/1/19

The Mysterious William H. Brown

My paternal grandmother was tiny, about 94 pounds fully-clothed and dripping wet. I seriously doubt that anyone ever described her as a … more

Carolyn Wiley, KP News | 11/1/19

Between Two Trees

Fir: Hey Cedar, have you heard anything lately from your cousins, the white and black spruce trees in Alaska? I’m getting worried that they are dying because of … more

Rich Gelinas | 11/1/19

Don’t Lick the Banana Slugs

As the rain returns to accompany us through winter, so do the banana slugs. It’s not that they go somewhere else for the summer — … more

Nancyrose Houston | 11/1/19

Inspired by Immigrants

If you find yourself in a rut and thinking you don’t have any opportunities to better your life, take the time to talk to someone who has immigrated to the … more

Jeff Minch | 11/1/19

It takes a great team

For the second year in a row, KP News will take top honors in a statewide newspaper contest. The Washington Newspaper Publishers … more

Lisa Bryan, Executive Editor, KP News | 10/1/19

Political Posts — Just Don't

Facebook would seem like the perfect platform to share political views. It isn’t. Let me explain why your political posts aren’t going to … more

Rob Vajko | 10/1/19

DIY Exorcisms: How to Get Rid of a Ghost

Of the many questions we seek answers to across the infernal expanse of the internet, surely there was never one more … more

Ted Olinger, KP News | 10/1/19

Shared Experiences Make Life Better

On the 50th anniversary year of Woodstock, we look back on the pictures of that event with wonder. Thousands of strangers sharing music, … more

Vicki Husted Biggs | 10/1/19

On Guns

I am a gun owner and I commend Ted Olinger’s column about reducing gun violence (“I Like Guns, But…” KP News, September 2019). Nearly 40,000 annual deaths (and 100,000 injuries) is a … more

10/1/19