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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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Station 45 at 12310 Wright Bliss Road NW.
KPFD Assistant Chief and Family Rent Wright-Bliss Fire Station
Key Peninsula Fire District 16 Assistant Chief Chris Beswick moved into Station 45 near the northwest corner of State Route 302 and Wright Bliss Road NW with his wife and daughter Aug. 1 … more
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Local fire district call rates and staff levels.
How Does KPFD #16 Compare to Neighboring Fire Districts?
Key Peninsula Fire District 16 has often been in the news over the last year about money, as seen in public reaction to its purchase of Key Center real estate at the end of 2021 and calls from some … more
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PC Fire Marshal: Fireworks Allowed Only July 4 (and New Year’s Eve)
The Pierce County Fire Prevention Bureau wants the Key Peninsula to enjoy fireworks on the Fourth of July. Just don’t do them before or after. more
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Pierce County Updates Its Solid Waste Program
This spring Pierce County upped its game in collecting organic waste. It will now allow vegetable and fruit trimmings, tea bags and coffee with paper filters in yard waste collected at curbside and … more
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Wildfire Danger Increasing on Key Peninsula as Summer Heats Up
Vegetation and wildland fires have been occurring more frequently and earlier in the season on the Key Peninsula in recent years, according to Public Information Officer and Volunteer Battalion Chief … more
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This photo well illustrates how shallow a drain field is.
What’s All the Stink About Septic System Inspections?
Septic systems are the unsung heroes for homeowners on the Key Peninsula. They work tirelessly and discreetly handling nature’s call, and until something nasty happens, they’re often … more
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KPFD owns the Olson estate home, part of the pasture behind it, and the former O’Callahan’s property on the corner.
KP Fire District Still in Planning for Properties, Existing Facilities
The Key Peninsula Fire District 16 board of fire commissioners is nearing completion of its research to determine the future of Key Center real estate parcels it purchased in 2021 for a possible new … more
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Guilty Verdicts For Vaughn Couple’s Murder and Arson
The last two of four defendants accused of murdering Vaughn couple Ted Ralston, 71, and Joanna Gormly, 73, in their Vaughn home in 2020 were found guilty at trial in Pierce County Superior Court June … more
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Ted Ralston and Joanna Gormly at Brighton Jetty in Adelaide, Australia, January 2019.
Trial Begins for Vaughn Couple Murdered in 2020
Jury selection began May 1 in the trial of Ezra Ralston and Sean Higgins for the murders of Ted Ralston, 71, and Joanna Gormly, 73, in their Vaughn home in 2020. Testimony began May 11. The trial is … more
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Assistant Chief Christopher Beswick receives his badge April 11 from Fire Chief Nick Swinhart.
New Assistant Chief Starts at Key Peninsula Fire District 16
Christopher Beswick, 52, began his first day on the job as assistant chief April 10, succeeding retiring KPFD Assistant Chief Hal Wolverton. Beswick has been in the fire service 31 years. He spent … more
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KPFD owns the Olson estate home, part of the pasture behind it, and the former O’Callahan’s property on the corner.
KP Fire District 16 to Assess Options for Key Center Properties
The Key Peninsula Fire District 16 board of fire commissioners will determine options for constructing a new headquarters facility in Key Center — or not — and renovations to existing stations. more
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Key Peninsula native Lt. Danny Hansen climbed 69 floors in 18 minutes, 10 seconds.
Key Peninsula Firefighters Climb to Cure Cancer
Key Peninsula Fire District 16 was well-represented at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s 32nd annual firefighter stair climb fundraiser held at the Columbia Tower in Seattle March 12. Over … more
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Assistant Fire Chief Hal Wolverton’s last day on the job is March 31.
Assistant Fire Chief Hal Wolverton Retires After 33 Years
After 33 years with KP Fire District 16, Assistant Fire Chief Hal Wolverton, 59, will retire March 31. more
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Frequency of accidents on KP roadways from 2017-2022.
Meet the Most Accident-prone Stretches of SR 302 and the KP Highway
Everyone has experienced it. Aggressive drivers. Tailgaters. Swervers. Shoulder and solid-line passers. Defensive driving is an essential skill on the Key Peninsula. It encourages drivers to … more
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Penrose Point State Park Closed Until May for Septic Repairs
All day-use areas, trails, and camping at Penrose Point State Park have been closed since Jan. 15 for sewage system repairs and upgrades, according to the Washington State Parks and Recreation … more
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KPFD Terminates Calahan Property Lease
Key Peninsula Fire District 16 terminated the lease agreement for the commercial Calahan property (formerly O’Callahan’s, Buck’s and Reed’s) at the corner of KP Highway NW and … more
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KPFD Chief Swinhart looks to the screen as he presents his report to fire commissioners at the December 13 meeting.
KPFD Approves 2023 Budget Amid Questions on Property Purchases, Spending
The Key Peninsula board of fire commissioners voted 4-0 to approve its 2023 budget for Fire District 16 at its November 22 meeting. The fifth commissioner had an excused … more
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