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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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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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