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Softball has always been more than a game to Gabby Gelli.
Gabby Gelli Finds Her Swing for Peninsula High Softball
The Peninsula High School senior turned quiet speed and relentless work into chaos at the plate. “She started getting noticed because of her speed.” more
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KP Fire Update: A Price Cut and a Rejected Offer
As property deals stall and public engagement wanes, KPFD weighs its next move ahead of a critical levy lid lift vote. more
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Suri Sardinia Sets New Records for PHS Track & Field
The Peninsula junior broke a 31-year-old school shot put record and won a league title just one year after taking up the sport. more
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In the District semi-final and championship games Tellez went 3-6 on the day with a double in the game against North Thurston.
Grind. Catch. Repeat: How Michael Tellez Earned His Shot
Driven by a promise to his grandfather, the Peninsula senior is catching hold of a lifelong dream. more
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Minter Creek Elementary School students wore black May 8 to support their principal.
Budget Issues Behind Peninsula School District Staffing Shuffle
Nine principals and 24 teachers were involuntarily reassigned. While PSD frames the moves as strategic, shifting messages and financial warnings tell another story. more
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Librarian Nikki Atienza works exclusively to provide teen services at the Key Center, Gig Harbor and Steilacoom branches of the Pierce County Library System.
Key Center Library Offers a Summer of Discovery for Local Teens
Free events and resources offer teenagers a variety of choices in a safe, inclusive environment: “We welcome all teens with open arms.” more
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‘Lift the Lid’ on EMS Levy Goes to Voters; Commissioner to Leave
KPFD needs to collect more money to keep services running and will elect a new fire commissioner in November. more
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PHS Speech and Debate Team Captain senior Alex Sprague (from left to right), juniors Mars Burton and Alyssa Robinson are set to compete in mid-June.
PHS Speech Team Competes for National Spotlight
Peninsula’s speech team will bring satire, comedy, and quick-thinking to the National Speech and Debate Tournament in June. more
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The RipTides girls lacrosse team combines players from both Peninsula and Gig Harbor High Schools.
Rising RipTides: Young Lacrosse Team is Trying to Make a Comeback
The RipTides are relying on chemistry, hard work, and youth to bounce back to their winning ways. more
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PHS Senior Captains Nate Gendreau No. 8 and Nathan DeLong No. 11 post action versus Gig Harbor High School at Roy Anderson Field March 22.
Senior Duo Guide Peninsula Lacrosse Through Early Season Struggles
With a wave of underclassmen on the rise, Nathan DeLong and Nate Gendreau aim to steady the Seahawks and build momentum for the future. more
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José Brambila moved through four different orphanages, but one thing remained constant — soccer.
From Sandlots to Sidelines: How Soccer Shaped José Brambila
For a boy who once played on dirt fields with borrowed cleats, soccer became a vehicle for possibility for the PHS soccer coach. more
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KPFD Town Hall Leaves Residents with More Questions Than Answers
Public interest dwindled, with town hall attendance dropping and survey participation falling. more
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PHS Freshman Lily Robles (left) and Sophomore Mya Robles show their Seahawks Girls Wrestling pride on the campus of Peninsula High School.
Peninsula’s Robles Sisters Are on the Rise in the Wrestling Ranks
Mya and Lily Robles helped power the PHS girls wrestling team to a runner-up finish at the 2025 Mat Classic. more
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Don’t Let a Sputtering Engine Ruin Your Spring Cleanup
Local small engine experts help determine when it’s time to tackle a repair and when to call for help. more
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PHS Freshman Lily Robles looks for the win.
Peninsula Girls Wrestling Wins District Title; Aims for Second
Seahawks girls are favorites to defend state title; boys send six to Mat Classic. The girls are all but assured a Top 5 finish. more
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PHS Varsity Girls Bowling Team (from left) Angelina Brambila, Kayla Cumming, Ashley Richards, Janelle Romones, Elisha Calaunan, Nicki Okeefe and Allison Angeles.
Peninsula Senior Ashley Richards Wins PSL Bowling Title
In a season of strikes and near misses, the PHS girls bowling team exceeded expectations. more
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Navigating the skies requires a precision that mirrors Cashion’s approach on the track.
Joshua Cashion Finds Balance in Motion by Land, Air and Sea
Whether on the track, in the sky, or at the piano, the Peninsula High School senior’s discipline and drive keep him moving toward greater goals. more
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Jonah Bergerson broke his own 100-yard butterfly school record of 52.03 he set three weeks before, finishing in 51.17 to win one of three league championships Jan. 31.
Peninsula Swimmers Take Second at League, District Championships
Jonah Bergerson breaks his own school record to win 100-yard butterfly at PSL Championship meet. more
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Peninsula High School Seahawks football head coach Mauro is already Peninsula proud.
The Hype is Real: Clay Mauro Aims to Lead Peninsula Football
Replacing a local coaching legend, Mauro is determined to honor the past while building the future. “I plan to be here for 30 years if they’ll have me.” more
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PHS Hoops: Girls Secure Winning Record, Boys Struggle in Tough Season
Seniors Grace Richardson and Isaac Schultz-Tait earn First Team All-Puget Sound League Honors. more
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