The Washington State Legislature’s 2021 regular session concluded on April 25 after passing 340 bills, 257 of which had been signed in whole or in part by Gov Jay Inslee by press time.
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5/26/21
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A group of KP residents have organized online to deal with roadway trash on the Key Peninsula.
The first “Key Pen It Clean” event was started by Sierra Fairley in mid-December 2020. …
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Matthew Dean, KP News
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4/28/21
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The Great Peninsula Conservancy has acquired 150 acres of land in the Rocky Creek area for long-term protection and conservation, one of the largest acquisitions in its history.
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Matthew Dean, KP News
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12/2/20
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Peninsula School District is in the final stage of planning for a modernization of Key Peninsula Middle School.
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Matthew Dean, KP News
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12/2/20
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Key Peninsula writer and teacher Alice Kinerk has self-published her first full-length novel.
“The Octopus Under the Bridge” follows the adventures of Jay, a 14-year-old who lives in a …
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Matthew Dean, KP News
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10/1/20
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The Peninsula School District is moving forward with plans to offer the Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) program at Peninsula High School in 2021. The Peninsula NNDCC was given the …
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Matthew Dean, KP News
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7/30/20
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Volunteer Dan Stokes hangs the first baskets Memorial Day weekend. Photo: Bob Anderson“We’re people of action, and we like to see things happen,” said Lisa Larson, president of the …
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Matthew Dean, KP News
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6/26/20
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Fire Chief Dustin Morrow spells out district funding mechanisms and needs.
Key Peninsula Fire District 16 will return to the voting public for a four-year renewal of its …
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Matthew Dean, KP News
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5/29/20
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The public continues to enjoy its parks, sometimes too much. Key Pen Parks has taken measures to keep community spaces safe and …
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Matthew Dean, KP News
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5/1/20
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Church doors may be shut but church services continue.The events of the last two months have shaken up …
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Matthew Dean, KP News
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5/1/20
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After a year as pastor of Key Peninsula Lutheran Church, Anna Bonaro has gained new …
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Matthew Dean, KP News
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3/27/20
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After a year of leadership at Children’s Home Society of …
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Matthew Dean, KP News
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2/1/20
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WSDOT said it combined multiple improvements into one plan in effort to save time and money and to minimize the …
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Matthew Dean, KP News
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12/6/19
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Local Cub Scouts learn about the beauty of the Key Peninsula and how to preserve it.This October, Sound View Camp and Cub Scout Pack 222 partnered to help tourists and …
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Matthew Dean, KP News
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11/1/19
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The long-awaited 3,000 sq. ft. …
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Matthew Dean, KP News
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10/1/19
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Key Peninsula resident Roger Youngchild said he crossed a major item off his bucket list by summiting Mount Rainier at the age of 60 in …
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Matthew Dean, KP News
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9/1/19
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Technology, tax incentives and a desire to combat climate change are making solar power more popular in the Northwest despite relatively inexpensive hydro …
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Matthew Dean, KP News
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9/1/19
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The challenger wants the district to build a strategic plan with community input.
Gig Harbor resident Natalie Wimberley is seeking election to the Peninsula School …
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Matthew Dean, KP News
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8/1/19
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With a background in finance, consulting and education, Cook's priority is helping manage the parks' limited resources.
Key Peninsula resident Bruce Cook is seeking …
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Matthew Dean, KP News
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8/1/19
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This August, Key Peninsula voters will have the choice to make the fire district’s longstanding emergency medical services levy permanent. The current levy was approved …
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Matthew Dean, KP News
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7/1/19
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