Public skepticism over controversial land purchases continues to overshadow the Key Peninsula Fire District’s attempt to renew its Maintenance and Operations Levy.
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Eddie Macsalka, KP News
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10/16/24
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The KP fire commissioners and fire chief held a special board meeting to address real estate buys and the upcoming levy.
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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10/2/24
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Nathan Betts received the county’s Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year award in a ceremony in University Place Aug. 7.
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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8/28/24
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The KP Fire District 16 Board of Commissioners will host a town hall event to show how two properties fit into their strategic plan.
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Staff Report
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8/28/24
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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.
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Eddie Macsalka, KP News
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6/26/24
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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.
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Vicki Biggs, KP News
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5/29/24
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Volunteer Kathy Lyons is championing new traffic-calming measures on KP Highway to help boost safety and reduce speeding.
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Eddie Macsalka, KP News
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5/29/24
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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.
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Lisa Bryan, KP News
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5/1/24
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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.
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Staff Report
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5/1/24
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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.
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Eddie Macsalka, KP News
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5/1/24
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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.
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Sarah Thompson, KP News
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3/27/24
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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.
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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3/27/24
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Key Peninsula Fire Board Commissioner Frank Grubaugh, 78, announced his resignation effective immediately at the end of the commissioners meeting March 12.
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Eddie Macsalka, KP News
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3/13/24
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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 …
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Staff Report
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2/28/24
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The last major earthquake to impact the KP happened 23 years ago last month, but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen soon.
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Eddie Macsalka, KP News
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2/28/24
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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 …
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10/20/23
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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 …
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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10/10/23
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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 …
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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9/27/23
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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 …
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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9/27/23
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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 …
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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8/2/23
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