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PHS Girls Bowling Team (from left to right) Nikki, Kayla, Ella (captain), Ashley, Janelle, Allison, Payton, Rick Whitcher (assistant coach), Kristy Whitcher (coach). Not pictured: Elisha, Emilia.
Kristy Whitcher Turns Beginners into Bowlers at Peninsula
Kristy Whitcher’s pitch for players to join her team reads like a simple, old-school classified ad. WANTED: Aspiring bowlers eager to learn from a pro. All skill levels are welcome. No … more
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Grace Richardson displaying her superpower — tremendous court vision.
‘Grace-ful’ Moves Help Seahawks Star Guard Reach the Next Level
From her rhythmic court vision to a relentless work ethic, Grace Richardson is poised to shine in her senior year. more
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Peninsula High School state champion wrestler Bailey Parker knows the power of practice pays off as she waits for clearance to compete in wrestling before postseason.
Parker and Seahawks Wrestling Set for Another State Title Run
“You don’t have to wrestle to get better. I still enjoy learning from watching, and I get to help the younger girls too. Seeing this program grow is important to me.”  - Bailey Parker more
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Coach Nelson Garbutt watches as PHS Seahawks Senior Grace Richardson leads open gym in early October.
Longtime Assistant Ready to Build a New Era for Seahawks Girls
When then-head Coach Hannah Lekson decided to step away from the Peninsula Seahawks girls basketball team to focus on her career outside of basketball, Athletic Director Ross Filkins didn’t … more
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PHS Senior Isaac Schultz-Tait
For Isaac Schultz-Tait, Leadership and Love for Basketball Define His Senior Season
The Seahawks open the season at home Dec. 3 against Silas High School at 7 p.m. more
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The PHS girls swim team finished second in the Puget Sound League and third at the district swim meet.
A Broken Pool Didn’t Sink Peninsula Girls Swim and Dive Team’s Season
Despite a broken pool, Peninsula girls swim team excelled, finishing 15th at the 3A state championships more
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Nov. 20: Elektra Higgins, left, committed to run women’s cross country at Southern Methodist University, and Ziah Sneva committed to Washington State University to play women’s volleyball (see “WSU Volleyball Signs Seahawks Standout,” Sept. 2024).
Peninsula’s Higgins Sprints into History with Record-Breaking Finish at State
Elektra Higgins broke the PHS school record, becoming the fastest Seahawks cross-country runner at the state level with a time of 16:58.5. more
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KP Fire Department Headquarters in Key Center.
KPFD Braces for Critical Cuts as Voters Shoot Down M&O Levy
As the levy renewal narrowly misses approval, KPFD 16 leaders brace for potential cuts to essential services. more
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From a Trick-or-Treater greeter to a Thanksgiving dinner winner, a pumpkin-turned-planter brings a cozy and inexpensive DIY touch to the holiday table.
Decking the Halls on a Budget: Holiday Decor Ideas for DIYers
Zip ties, ribbons, spray paint, balloons and chicken wire are some items you may already have around to help decorate this season. more
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Headstoners owner Tara Haag sprays a D2 cleaning solution on the gravestone of Civil War veteran Second Lieutenant Alfred Van Slyke at Vaughn Bay Cemetery Sept. 26. Haag offers this service to families of military veterans at no charge.
Preserving the Memories of our Veterans, One Headstone at a Time
The Headstoners aim to bring forgotten heroes back to light by restoring dignity to gravestones. They’ve already cleaned at least 500. more
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The Gig Harbor Tides' girls soccer team surged to a decisive 3-0 win over the Peninsula Seahawks Oct. 29 at Roy Anderson Field.
Tides Girls Soccer Beat Seahawks for Inaugural Puget Sound League Title
GHHS shuts down PHS's attack to secure a 3-0 win. more
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The Key Peninsula Fire District’s third town hall meeting was held in the gymnasium to accommodate a potentially larger crowd present than at previous meetings.
Key Center Properties Cast Shadow Over M&O Levy Vote
Public skepticism over controversial land purchases continues to overshadow the Key Peninsula Fire District’s attempt to renew its Maintenance and Operations Levy. more
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Pierce County election workers Skylar Cole (back) and Buck Buchanan remove ballots from the Lake Kathryn ballot box Aug. 5. Election workers collected 1,831 ballots from the Lake Kathryn location during the Primary Election, making it the 28th (out of 51) most used drop box in Pierce County. There were 5,785 ballots collected, in total, from the KP during the 18-day voting window for the Primary Election in August.
Your Vote Counts — Pierce County is Making Sure of It
Pierce County has strict protocols in place for getting your ballot from the ballot box or mail delivery to the tabulation room. more
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According to Barb Hartman, “If you haven’t had an experience, you probably know someone who has.”
There Are More Than 50 Sasquatch on the KP, Podcast Host Says
Barb Hartman, local cryptid researcher, claims the KP is home to over 50 Sasquatch. more
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Kayla Barnard in the healing space she created to help others.
The Enchantress of Lakebay: Healing Through Nature
Kayla Barnard, a Celtic medicine woman and healer, weaves potions, communes with the nine elements, and guides those in search of healing. more
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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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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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