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Wyatt Abrigo makes the one and only touchdown for the Peninsula Seahawks.
Seahawks First-half Dominance Fades as Tides Win Fish Bowl 46
The Gig Harbor Tides needed just 64 seconds in the fourth quarter to overcome a 10-0 deficit and beat the Peninsula Seahawks, 14-10, in the 46th annual Fish Bowl Sept. 7. It was the season opener and … more
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“Roll Vaughn!” or “Go Huskies!” Lilly Grohsell brings some ‘Bama cheer to Vaughn.
Kindergarten Teacher Brings School Spirit to New Level
Lilly Groshell is a world-champion cheerleader who aims to bring perpetual pep to her classroom at Vaughn Elementary School. more
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Peninsula High School Senior Ziah Sneva has signed a letter of intent to play volleyball for Washington State University in 2025.
Washington State Volleyball Signs Seahawks Standout Ziah Sneva
Ziah Sneva will join a Washington State volleyball program fresh off a Sweet 16 appearance in 2023 and focused on continued success. more
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Hayden Bundy, Royal Charles, Mana Smythe, and Wyatt Abrigo embody the new "11 as 1" mentality as they prepare to lead the invigorated Peninsula Seahawks into the 2024 football season.
Revitalized Seahawks Look to Turn the Tide with Unity
After last season, a group of PHS upperclassman gathered and took it upon themselves to rebuild the Seahawks winning culture. more
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The Seahawks hope to ignite a spark in the water this season.
Off-Season Prep May Propel PHS Girls Swim
Peninsula High School’s second-year swim and dive coach Athena Petterson is looking to ignite a spark in the water this season. more
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Ashley Platt
Local Teens Paddle Toward Olympic Dreams
Local teens have their sights set on the 2028 and 2032 Summer Olympics. more
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The fire commissioners and staff with community members at the July 10 meeting.
Fire Commissioners Discuss Key Center Properties in Town Hall
The KPFD board of commissioners answered questions about its 2021 property purchases before the August 6 maintenance and operations levy vote. more
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Steel remnants of WWI-era ships lie rusted and encrusted with barnacles and mussels along the mouth of Minter Creek. These haunting relics emerge at low tide, revealing a bygone era of Tacoma’s shipbuilding history.
Eerie Remains of WWI History Are Lurking in Henderson Bay
Henderson Bay is home to nearly 100-year-old steel remnants of burned World War I-era wooden ships that help tell the story of Tacoma’s shipbuilding boom during that time. more
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PHS Sophomore McKenna Baurichter
Seahawks Sophomore Named Conference Tennis Player of the Year
In less than three years, McKenna Baurichter has become one of the premier tennis players in the South Puget Sound. more
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A visitor’s view of the Key Peninsula.
From The Outside Looking In: Visitors Take On the KP
Key Peninsula News spoke with recent travelers to the KP who revealed the charm and challenges they came across while visiting the area. 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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Kimball is congratulated by her teammates at the NCAA II World Series May 24. She went 24-4 during her freshman season in 2024, making 38 appearances (32 starts) while earning a 1.41 ERA. She recorded seven complete games and four shutouts. Her 24 wins ranked third in WWU single-season history.
KP PROUD — From State Champ to National Runner-Up: Alli Kimball’s Epic Year
After capping off an incredible prep career at Peninsula High School, All Kimball went 24-4 during her freshman season with the WWU Vikings, including 9-2 in the postseason. 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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The retiring Captain Bosch said he thinks he’ll miss the morning staff meetings with the crew most of all.
KPFD Capt. Robert Bosch Looks Back on His 40-Year Career
Captain Robert Bosch, the last of the Bosch legacy at Key Peninsula Fire District 16, retired on May 27, marking the end of an era for the department. more
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Former PHS Seahawks pitcher Alli Kimball allowed only three hits in WWU’s final game to win the Great Northwest Conference Tournament Championship.
Peninsula High School Seahawks End-of-Spring Season Highlights
Peninsula athletes excelled in a variety of sports this spring season, while a former softball star continues to shine in college. more
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Big smiles from graduating Peninsula Seahawks athletes Addi Sebren, Kaylia Heidelberg and Malia Coit at the signing ceremony held in the Peninsula High School Library May 8.
Flying High: Seven Seahawk Seniors Soar with College Sports
Seven Peninsula High School student-athletes announced their intentions to play college sports starting next fall. 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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The color guard at work in 2022.
Aisle of Honor is a Memorial Weekend Tradition at Vaughn Bay Cemetery
The Aisle of Honor event pays tribute to American heroes with hundreds of flags installed for a patriotic tradition honored by the Key Peninsula community for over three decades. more
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Accident in April, 2024.
This Wauna Curves Guardrail is a Magnet for Mishaps and Mischievous Local Commentary
That one Wauna curves guardrail. Yes, that infamous one. It has been a stoic symbol of resilience on the Key Peninsula for the last three years. more
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Property for sale at Lake Kathryn Village in Wauna.
KP Commercial Real Estate Can Be a Tough Sell for Now
Business potential on the Key Peninsula stalls despite high traffic. Challenges and opportunities are both on the horizon for commercial real estate on the KP. more
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