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October town hall at KP Civic Center.
Community Experts Discuss Fentanyl Crisis at Town Hall
Opioid abuse is the leading cause of accidental death in Pierce County for all ages and income levels. more
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KP Fire Department Headquarters in Key Center.
KPFD Braces for Critical Cuts as Voters Shoot Down M&O Levy
As the levy renewal narrowly misses approval, KPFD 16 leaders brace for potential cuts to essential services. more
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The Key Peninsula Fire District’s third town hall meeting was held in the gymnasium to accommodate a potentially larger crowd present than at previous meetings.
Key Center Properties Cast Shadow Over M&O Levy Vote
Public skepticism over controversial land purchases continues to overshadow the Key Peninsula Fire District’s attempt to renew its Maintenance and Operations Levy. more
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KPFD Answers Questions on Real Estate Buys at Second Town Hall
The KP fire commissioners and fire chief held a special board meeting to address real estate buys and the upcoming levy. more
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PCSD Chief of Patrol Patti Jackson, Deputy Nathan Betts and Sheriff Ed Troyer.
Peninsula Deputy Honored by Pierce County
Nathan Betts received the county’s Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year award in a ceremony in University Place Aug. 7. more
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KPFD Commissioners to Host Town Hall Meeting
The KP Fire District 16 Board of Commissioners will host a town hall event to show how two properties fit into their strategic plan. more
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KP Fire Citizen Academy participant Dee Starr, center, in June, backed up by Volunteer FF Garrett Cranford, left, and Battalion Chief Bill Sawaya. The academy is a two-day course introducing residents to basic aspects of being a first responder.
KPFD Faces Mixed Support For August M&O Levy Renewal Vote
Key Peninsula Fire District 16 will ask voters Aug. 6 to renew its Maintenance and Operations Levy, an $800,000-a-year ballot measure in place since 2012. more
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KPFD Firefighter/EMT Keith Brogan applies water to nearby trees during a wildfire training field exercise in 2021 at Sound View Camp in Longbranch.
KPFD Urges Homeowner Preparations for Wildfire on the Key Peninsula
Anticipating a warmer and drier summer, the KP Fire Department urges residents to prepare for fire emergencies using a "Ready, Set, Go" plan, highlighting the importance of education, preparation, and community vigilance. more
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Drivers racing through Key Center may meet their match.
New Raised Crosswalk May Knock Speedsters Down a Peg
Volunteer Kathy Lyons is championing new traffic-calming measures on KP Highway to help boost safety and reduce speeding. more
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Evergreen Elementary School in Lakebay.
UPDATED: Local Teacher Arrested on Suspicion of Child Molestation Faces More Charges; Resigns Position
Fifth-grade Evergreen Elementary School teacher Jordan Henderson was arrested by Pierce County Sheriff deputies on suspicion of child molestation. He was charged with nine counts of first-degree child molestation. more
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Sex Offender Caught at Peninsula High School Sentenced to Prison
Adam Nicholas Randolph was sentenced to 50 months in prison and five years of supervision after pleading guilty to sneaking into PHS girls bathroom to take pictures and record videos of girls. more
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Why is Cell Service So Bad on the KP? Some Help is Coming
Spotty cell coverage across portions of the Key Peninsula has left some homeowners dependent on sometimes even less reliable landlines. Residents may well wonder why it is so bad and what can be done about it. more
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Pierce County Sheriff’s Dept. Deputy Nathan Betts and KP Citizens Against Crime Chair Melody Williams are working to connect neighborhood watch groups to strengthen overall community safety.
KP Citizens Against Crime Transitions to Public Safety
The Key Peninsula Citizens Against Crime has transformed from a standalone group to a committee of the Key Peninsula Community Council with a new name - the Public Safety Committee. more
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The one-car rollover accident blocked KP Highway NW in both directions for 45 minutes.
Alleged DUI Accident Blocks KP Highway During Commute
A rollover car accident at approximately 5:15 p.m. March 5 blocked the Key Peninsula Highway in both directions just north of Key Center for 45 minutes, leading to substantial traffic at a busy hour. more
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Key Peninsula Fire Commissioner Frank Grubaugh.
Longest-Serving KPFD Commissioner Frank Grubaugh Resigns
Key Peninsula Fire Board Commissioner Frank Grubaugh, 78, announced his resignation effective immediately at the end of the commissioners meeting March 12. more
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The 4WD mini pumper should be well-suited to KP terrain.
KPFD Gears up for More Rescues on Land and Sea
The Key Peninsula Fire Department added two pieces of equipment in early February, beefing up its rescue arsenal. The new mini-pumper is a small fire engine that is less expensive to purchase … more
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Assessing the Threat of a Tsunami to the Key Peninsula
The last major earthquake to impact the KP happened 23 years ago last month, but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen soon. more
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Wolverton Write-in for Position 3
If chosen by the will of the citizens of the Key Peninsula, as a write-in candidate for fire commissioner position 3 with Pierce County Fire District No. 16, I, Hal Wolverton, vow to bring back … more
Ballots will be mailed Oct. 20. Drop boxes will open Oct. 20 and close Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 7.
Election Update: Former KPFD Chief Announces Write-in Candidacy for Fire Commission
Retired Key Peninsula Assistant Fire Chief Hal Wolverton registered with the Pierce County Auditor’s office as a write-in candidate Oct. 5 for fire commission position No. 3, opposing incumbent … more
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KPFD Volunteer Jerry Marsh on the scene.
KP Fire Department Volunteer Marks 50 Years
The Key Peninsula Volunteer Firefighters Association and Fire District 16 honored its longest-serving member at the Sept. 12 commission meeting, commending Jerry Marsh for 50 years of service … more
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