It is not unusual for people to experience anxiety or worry at times, maybe even frequently. Humans are predisposed to pay more attention to negative information, …
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Vicki Biggs, Special to KP News
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5/1/20
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Teachers and staff keeping students connected, fed and learning in a changed world. Sheri Ahlheim was teaching her sixth period math class at Peninsula High School March …
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Sara Thompson, KP News
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5/1/20
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Young children, their parents and teacher work together to adapt to social distancing. During this era of COVID-19, preschoolers and their …
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Krisa Bruemmer, KP News
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5/1/20
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At least 70 people attended a virtual COVID-19 Key Peninsula Town Hall meeting April 2 to hear …
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Sara Thompson, KP News
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5/1/20
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Although the 2020 regular session just adjourned, a special session to address the damaged state economy may be coming soon. The Washington State Legislature adjourned its …
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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5/1/20
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Many remain open but essential businesses are wondering when it will end. Business has slowed for Purdy Cost Less Pharmacy at Lake Kathryn Village, according to owner Don …
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Lisa Bryan, KP News
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5/1/20
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Kids are grieving the loss of opportunities while staff work to support them. Despite starting on the other side of the world, the novel coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, reached Washington state and the city of Gig Harbor.
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Daniel Shurr, Special to the KP News
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5/1/20
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While most consumers search for scarce necessities, others buy up everything they can find to …
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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3/27/20
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The exponential rise of coronavirus cases in Washington has experts worried. Slowing the spread means “flattening the curve” to reduce a …
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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3/26/20
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You have heard the basics about good hygiene and social distancing (and you will again here), but there are broader and more important measures …
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Staff Report
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3/26/20
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Practice social distancing: people without symptoms can transmit the virus.
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Staff Report
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3/26/20
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As the Fire District 16 Public Information Officer, I have been asked by community members about plans made by the District to prepare for, and respond to, the …
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Anne Nesbit, Special to KP News
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3/26/20
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Nonprofits worked together on a new event for anyone needing dental care. The Key Peninsula Lutheran Church hosted the first of its kind KP …
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Lisa Bryan, KP News
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3/1/20
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Pierce County remains the only county in Western Washington without a portion of sales tax allocated to fund treatment for behavioral health problems.
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Sara Thompson, KP News
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3/1/20
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After successfully lobbying for a change in state law, KPFD 16 is exploring options to expand healthcare and save money.
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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3/1/20
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Deaths resulting from sudden …
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Lisa Bryan, KP News
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1/2/20
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A new approach has brought solutions to marijuana customers and income to the state.
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Sara Thompson, KP News
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11/1/19
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Lisa Bryan, KP News
Dr. Nate Hove, D.C. took over the practice in January. Photo: Lisa Bryan, KP News
Dr. David Krympec, D.C., known by his patients as Dr. Dave, retired Dec. 2018. He started …
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2/1/19
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