A teacher at Evergreen Elementary School was put on administrative leave by the Peninsula School District in early March after allegations of “misconduct toward students.
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3/27/24
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A four-person team from Key Peninsula Fire District 16 scored well at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s 33rd annual firefighter Columbia Tower stair climb in Seattle March 10.
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3/10/24
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The Key Peninsula Fire Department added two pieces of equipment in early February, beefing up its rescue arsenal.
The new mini-pumper is a small fire engine that is less expensive to purchase …
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2/28/24
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Rep. Spencer Hutchins (R-Gig Harbor) announced his decision not to seek a second term serving the 26th LD in the state House of Representatives in a press release Feb. 6.
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2/28/24
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Attorney Adison Richards (D-Bremerton) launched his campaign in December 2023 and began fundraising to win the seat he lost to Rep. Spencer Hutchins (R-Gig Harbor) by less than 1% of the vote.
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2/28/24
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The Key Peninsula Lions Club will hold its 37th Key Peninsula Citizen of the Year Award recognizing outstanding community members at the KP Civic Center March 23 beginning at 5 p.m.
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2/28/24
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Key Peninsula voters elected John Pat Kelly to the board of fire commissioners and returned three incumbents to office on Nov. 7.
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STAFF REPORT
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11/8/23
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Key Peninsula News staff and contributors shattered their own record Oct. 7 by earning 25 awards at the statewide Washington Newspaper Publishers Association 2023 Better Newspaper Contest.
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11/2/23
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that three adult harbor seals in Puget Sound tested positive for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 strain Sept. 8. The seals stranded on …
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9/14/23
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The Office of the Secretary of State operates a secure online system for the public to make donations to verified relief organizations, including those now assisting survivors, first responders and …
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8/18/23
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Wellspring Fellowship held its first worship service July 8 at its new temporary location in Lakebay until its own church is constructed on land purchased in 2018.
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8/2/23
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The Pierce County Fire Prevention Bureau wants the Key Peninsula to enjoy fireworks on the Fourth of July. Just don’t do them before or after.
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6/28/23
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After interviewing numerous candidates, Peninsula School District announced that Kim Kinney was selected as the new assistant principal of Key Peninsula Middle School beginning in the 2023-24 school …
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6/28/23
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Two Peninsula School District students received awards for their artwork in the 27th annual Our Own Expressions Teen Writing and Art Contest presented by the Pierce County Library System May 20.
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6/28/23
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Nine candidates filed to run for positions in three local races for the Aug. 1 primary election affecting the Key Peninsula. The winners will move on to the general election Nov. 7.
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5/31/23
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Penrose State Park on the west side of the Key Peninsula near Home reopened for day use only May 15 after being closed to the public Jan. 16 for extensive repairs to its septic system. The campground …
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5/31/23
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Despite rumors of the opposite, the Seattle-based Children’s Home Society of Washington maintains that the Key Peninsula Family Resource Center is expanding services to improve access to …
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4/27/23
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Key Peninsula Fire District 16 was well-represented at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s 32nd annual firefighter stair climb fundraiser held at the Columbia Tower in Seattle March 12. Over …
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3/29/23
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The Key Peninsula Community Council, Key Pen It Clean, Safe Streets and Pierce County will team up to provide access to dumpsters free of charge for KP residents March 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to …
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3/1/23
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All day-use areas, trails, and camping at Penrose Point State Park have been closed since Jan. 15 for sewage system repairs and upgrades, according to the Washington State Parks and Recreation …
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3/1/23
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