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“I held my breath,” said 5-year-old Mira Bothwell of Longbranch.
The Land of Swamp Lanterns
On a slanting boardwalk over a forested swamp, I pause. It’s not just Pacific wrens singing these days. Song sparrows and towhees fire off their songs. Salmonberry thickets stand with their … more
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A true story so incredible it inspired an oil painting by local artist Chris Bronstad based on a self-portrait.
Wauna Man Goes Solo Around the World — Again
On the morning of April 22, 2021, Earth Day, Erden Eruç of Wauna, 59, plans to row a boat through San Francisco’s Golden Gate all the way to Hong Kong alone. It will be the first nonstop … more
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Perennially Yours
For many a practical Key Peninsula gardener, this is the time to focus on the vegetable garden —planting seeds, nurturing starts — but this is also a time when the more fanciful aspects … more
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‘The Fire Next Time’
The main branch of the New York City library at Fifth Avenue straddling 41st and 42nd Streets is one of the most famous public temples of knowledge in the United States. Even if you’re just a … more
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Food is Love
Food is love. Food is history. Food is a story. Most families have recipes passed down from preceding generations. It’s not because they are gourmet or have exotic ingredients; they can be … more
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Bressette with his pride and joy 1974 VW camper van named “Rosemarie.”
Ed Bressette: Renaissance Man
Ed Bressette wants to make his little corner of the world a better place. That desire made him a lifelong learner. It led him to a career at the YMCA. It is why he’s fascinated by alternative … more
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Gateway Park: A Refuge in Pandemic
Herb Clippert remembers coming to the Renaissance Faire on the property that is now Gateway Park. When he saw earth-moving equipment in 2017, he “didn’t know what it would turn out to be.” more
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From the Naturalist's Notebook
Bald Eagle vs. Common Goldeneye The goldeneye duck, separated from its compadres, came to the surface to suck in some oxygen. The eagle swooped. The duck frantically dove. The eagle climbed to 10 … more
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Margo Macdonald: Artist, Teacher, Mentor
A passion for art, a love of water and a capacity for nurturing that comes with being the eldest of five children — these are a few of the things that have shaped the arc of Vaughn resident Margo Macdonald’s life. more
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A Few Thoughts on Weeds
In these times of polarization, when it comes to weeds, Key Peninsula gardeners exhibit a refreshingly cheerful agree-to-disagree attitude. Weeds are the bane of many a gardener’s existence. … more
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The Home Band circa 1907
Early Days of the Key Peninsula
When George Vancouver explored Washington’s inland waterways in May of 1792, he quickly came under the spell of “the serenity of the climate, the innumerable pleasing landscapes, and the … more
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Cooking Dandelions
In 1978 Cora Chase of Vaughn published “The Weed Eater’s Cookbook.” Born in 1898 at Kamilche, home to the Squaxin Indian Tribe, her grandparents taught her about living off the … more
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Annie Bell moves PSD school buses to the tune of 1.5 million miles a year.
PSD Transportation Director Annie Bell to Retire February 28
Transportation Director Annie Bell will retire this month after 19 years with the Peninsula School District and over 30 years working in school transportation. more
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As part of a clever multi-media marketing program, 5-year old Violet Bruemmer has decorated the walls of her house with mini-posters of "snuggly and loveable" dogs. She is certain that 2021 will bring not only some relief from the pandemic, but a much-needed new dog playmate.
Who's A Good Dog?
To celebrate Valentine month, we've dedicated this issue to our furry, friendly 4-legged family members, our beloved dogs, champions of unconditional love and undying devotion. more
Deborah Krishnadasan Ends Two-Year Term as PSD Board President
Deborah Krishnadasan stepped down in December after serving her two year term as president of the Peninsula School District Board of Directors, but continues in her second elected term on the board. … more
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On Pruning
In the dead of winter, at least for some homeowners, thoughts turn to pruning. Deciduous trees have shed their leaves, making it easier to see their structure, and growth is dormant. If you are Tim Kezele, though, you think about pruning all the time. more
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George Orwell
‘Homage to Catalonia’ by George Orwell
“The attack on the Fascist redoubt which had been called off on the previous occasion was to be carried out tonight. I oiled my 10 Mexican cartridges, dirtied my bayonet (the things give your … more
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Treats Your Dogs Will Absolutely Love
When it comes to feeding the dogs we love, the options are mind-boggling. The choices in days gone by included kibble or canned. The range of ready-made specialty diets for dogs today is a far cry … more
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Danna Webster has been working on behalf of the KP since 2004.
KP Booster Danna Webster on Making Dreams Come True
Danna Webster discovered the Key Peninsula in 2000 after a nearly 30-year career as a teacher. She then spent the next 20 years becoming an indispensable part of KP life by volunteering as a member of the KP Community Council, a post she left at the end of December. more
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Artist Chris Bronstad shows off his finished piece.
TWAA Brings Colorful Murals to Key Center
Board member Cathy Williams had read about the Downtown Storefront Mural Project in Seattle, a plan to transform boarded up storefronts into canvases. Although Key Center is not plagued by plywood windows, TWAA decided to run with the idea. more
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