Key Peninsula News

Pierce County Approves Geoduck Harvest in Burley Lagoon

Taylor Shellfish Co. secures geoduck farming rights in Burley Lagoon, sparking local debate.

Underwater With the Surf Scoters of Burley Lagoon

Surf scoters, striking sea ducks with bold plumage, gather in Burley Lagoon, offering a stunning spectacle for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts this winter.

Relics for Sale: Of Steinbeck, Ricketts, Western Flyer and the KP

Original parts from the Western Flyer, famed for Steinbeck's 1940 "Sea of Cortez" voyage, head to auction, linking maritime and literary history.

Local News

Richardson’s Triple-Double Leads Seahawks To Fish Basket Win Over Gig Harbor

Peninsula girls basketball overcomes a sloppy start to sink the Gig Harbor in the fourth quarter.

Higgins Earns All-American Honors as Seahawks Shine During Fall Sports Season

Elektra Higgins caps her high school cross country career with 13th at Nike Nationals; Peninsula Seahawk athletes shine in a variety of fall sports.

Gig Harbor’s Deborah Krishnadasan Appointed to Democratic State Senate Seat

Deborah Krishnadasan, appointed to WA State Senate to replace Emily Randall, brings local experience and fresh leadership to the legislature.

Boy Scouting is a Tradition in Crisis on the Key Peninsula

Key Peninsula's Troop 220 sees declining membership, raising concerns for its future.

Rep. Derek Kilmer Talks About His Career in Congress

Kilmer, champion of bipartisan reforms, to leave Washington DC after spending over a decade in Congress.

Coates Sees the Field Differently, and It’s Paying Off for Peninsula

Junior Ella Coates shines as a top national soccer talent, leading the Peninsula Seahawks on the field and eyeing her future.

Musical Friends Create Community on the Key Peninsula

KP locals strike a chord and spark a thriving music scene, uniting the area in harmony and fun.

Crafting Horror from the Shadows of the Pacific Northwest

When Rena Mason moved to the overcast landscape of the PNW, it was more than a change of scenery. It was a shift in atmosphere.

Pierce County Comprehensive Plan is Approved: KP Zoning Changed

The Pierce County Council approved a revised plan at its December meeting, concluding a process that started nearly three years ago.

Peninsula Views

Resilience

We were reminded what it means, in the face of horror and loss, to never, ever give up.

New Septic Inspection Programs

Homeschooling Works for Many KP Families

Tidings of Clutter and Joy

I am the Great I Am

Features

A Pot Pie For All Seasons, or at Least This One for Right Now

KP Cooks: Chicken pot pie is a timeless comfort food blending flaky crust and a savory filling.

‘Ruby Bridges Goes to School: My True Story’

KP Reads: Ruby Bridges tells her story of bravery as she integrated a school in New Orleans.

We Live Here

Resilience

Out & About: January 2025

Obituaries

Nancy Moerlins Feagin

Nan Feagin was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1938, and died in Tacoma, Nov. 13. She was 86 years old.

Robert William Hill

Robert “Bob” William Hill, born Aug. 30, 1942, passed away peacefully Dec. 6, 2024, at the age of 82 in Gig Harbor.

Letters to the Editor

Praise for Student Journalist

Remember Those DIY Septic Inspections?

With Sincere Gratitude