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Peninsula School District Needs New Leadership
I moved to the Key Peninsula from Seattle 15 years ago after a 30-year career as a family doctor and medical educator. My kids attended public schools, and I was an active … more
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The French horn’s fingering system is complex. It can produce a pitch higher than can be written on sheet music.
Harbor Winds: Community Symphony with an Education Focus
Harbor Winds received an unexpected boost thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Larry and Carla Seaquist Renaissance Fund. more
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Herron Island Broadband Project Hearing Fills a Meeting Room
Islanders are in favor. Mainlanders express opposition. A second meeting is scheduled before a final decision. more
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Refinishing the gym floor cost about $35,000, courtesy of Key Pen Parks.
The Key Peninsula Civic Center Gets a Facelift
A refinished gym floor glistens. New shingles and paint will soon follow. “Synergy” — and money — helps maintain a historic building. more
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St. Anthony earns approximately 13% of its income from Medicaid, according to the state Department of Health.
Local Healthcare Providers Plan for Uncertain, Expensive Future
Nearly a quarter of the state population is covered by Medicaid, and the state budget impact is predicted to be between $3 billion and $5 billion a year. more
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KPCS Homeless Outreach Program Manager Delci Whited, left, with Homeless Outreach Specialists Judy Carter and Erin Welch in front of their new office space.
KP Homeless Outreach Program Gets Second Year of Funding
The KPCS homeless outreach program now has an office to meet with clients and employees. more
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(From left to right) Angels Vicki Swenning, Pat Kunzl, Ann Larson, and Candace Lee.
Angel Guild Gives Back $2M to the Key Peninsula Since 1978
Thrift shop offers camaraderie, bargains, and funding for community organizations, including the Key Peninsula News. more
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County Evaluates Wildfire Hazard and Emergency Planning
What is the risk of wildfire on the Key Peninsula? What can residents do to prevent and prepare for them? “Pay attention to the burn ban.” more
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Incoming KPCS Executive Director Robyn Readwin (left) alongside outgoing executive Willow Eaton, who led the the organization through challenging times the last five years.
KP Community Services Welcomes a New Director
Longtime KP resident takes the reins of the longest-running food bank and senior center on the Key Peninsula. more
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Governor Bob Ferguson congratulates 26th LD Senator Deb Krishnadasan (D-Gig Harbor) on SB 5655 before signing it into law.
New State Bill Opens Way for Daycare on Key Peninsula
Senate Bill 5655 requires the occupancy load for daycares in Washington to be based only on areas where services are provided. more
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Resident member of the Friends of Burley Lagoon Bruce Morse looks to the future with a cooperative new way to provide environmental stewardship on the lagoon.
Commercial Geoduck Farming to Move Forward in Burley Lagoon
Friends of Burley Lagoon and Taylor Shellfish Co. reached an agreement via mediation on a geoduck cultivation proposal for Burley Lagoon in April. more
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Volunteers finish the new welcome to the KP May 2.
Key Peninsula Beautification Expands to the Purdy Spit
A restored sign, mural, and plantings now greet everyone driving onto the KP. “I got to thinking about towns that got all cleaned up and looked great.” more
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Part of the nearshore complex of Sound View Camp looking south.
Sound View Camp and Retreat Center Evolves
The southernmost camp on the KP has a new board, partnerships, and expanded offerings after pairing with Nisqually Land Trust. more
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Eelgrass (Zostera marina L.) observed growing nearshore during low tide at Joemma Beach State Park.
Pierce County Receives EPA Grant to Study Eelgrass
Collected data will help inform the 2029 Shoreline Master Program, which regulates how the shoreline is developed. more
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Gig Harbor Women’s Co-op (from left to right) Key Peninsula Coordinator Erin Welch, Chief Community Officer Alicia Grubbs, and founder Jillian O’Block at the first KP orientation meeting April 21 in the Brones Room at the Key Center Library.
Gig Harbor Women’s Co-op Celebrates Its First Year
Gig Harbor Women's Co-op connects women by providing opportunities to volunteer in the community, trading time for service. more
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Big D, Don Swensen.
Don Swensen: Music is a Life Essential
Don Swenson's love of music has guided his life and influenced a community. more
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Map of North Key Peninsula Broadband Project.
Broadband Update: Comcast Connects Customers in KP North
Pierce County is applying for grants for more services, but uncertain progress leaves thousands of KP residents stuck. more
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Lisa Caskin with “Bells,” a Nigerian dwarf kid born on Christmas Eve, the offspring of “Luke” and “Princess Leah,” who Caskin rescued in 2022.
Lisa Caskin: Nurturing People and Animals in Equal Measure
Lisa Caskin has a big heart for both people and animals. Her heart and energy have made the Key Peninsula a better place for both. more
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The treatment plant has been operating since 1971.
Taylor Bay Beach Club to Replace Aging Sewer Treatment Plant
A combination of grants and a loan will complete funding for a new system totaling over $12 million. more
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Home resident Lynn Lloyd is one of the original Strummers.
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. more
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