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KPFD Town Hall Leaves Residents with More Questions Than Answers
Public interest in the district’s plans dwindled, with town hall attendance dropping and survey participation falling sharply. more
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KPFD volunteers Garrett Cranford, left, and Matt Fields did the KP proud March 9.
KPFD Completes Annual Stair Climb to Fight Cancer
A seven-person team of career and volunteer crew from KPFD 16 completed the 34th annual Leukemia and Lymphoma Society firefighter Columbia Tower stair climb challenge. more
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KPFD owns the Olson Estate home, part of the pasture behind it, and the former O’Callahan’s restaurant (the Calahan property) on the corner.
KP Fire Board Asks For Public Input, But Where Do They Stand?
KP Fire district leaders face tough choices after a failed levy last election. more
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Local firefighters returned home Jan. 25 from their deployment fighting wildfires in and around Los Angeles. From left, Firefighter/Paramedic Jimmy Dane and Firefighter Marty Pattin of Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One joined FF/PM Lt. Adam Morse and FF/PM Kevin Koehl of Key Peninsula Fire District 16. Their deployment was part of a Pierce/Kitsap/King County Strike Team consisting of five engines and a Strike Team Leader.
KP Firefighters Return After Wildfire Relief in Los Angeles
Key Peninsula Firefighters Lt. Adam Morse and Paramedic Kevin Koehl returned home Jan. 25 after an intense 18-day deployment to help combat wildfires in Los Angeles. more
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A kayaker emerges from the newly opened Whiteman Cove.
Dam Breached at Whiteman Cove as Salmon Restoration Moves Ahead
Years of argument, planning, litigation and construction led to restoring an estuary for juvenile salmon. more
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The impact of the failed levy was felt when the Longbranch station went unstaffed Jan. 10, 23 and 25.
KP Fire District 16 Moves to Navigate Staffing Shortages and Property Decisions
KPFD will hold a town hall March 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Key Peninsula Civic Center. more
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Public Works Road Projects Underway for Key Peninsula
One new project will address wildfire evacuation routes on the KP thanks to initial funding from the Pierce County Council. more
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Stolen KPFD Radio Found in Oregon After Hit-and-Run Investigation
Stolen KPFD radio found in Eugene after shootout, linking suspects to thefts across Washington and Oregon. more
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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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