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Executive Assistant Christina Bosch’s last day at work is August 13.
KPFD Fixture Christina Bosch Moves On
She served six fire chiefs and even more fire commissioners through good times and bad for the KP fire district — and herself — helping to build an accounting system and plan budgets … more
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Council Candidate Josh Harris Not Charged in Self-Defense Shooting
Pierce County Council candidate Josh Harris (R) will not be charged with any crimes after he shot a man in Tacoma May 30, according to the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Harris … more
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The Virginia V sweeps into Longbranch Marina July 16.
Cheers to 100 Years: Longbranch Improvement Club Celebrates
From its small, humble beginnings in 1921 to more than 200 members today, the Longbranch Improvement Club is celebrating 100 years of supporting the Key Peninsula community — albeit a year … more
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Welcome to the garden.
KP Gardens: A Community That Grows Together, Blooms Together
Longbranch is ready to welcome a new community garden. What began as piece of land riddled with blackberry bushes, shrubs and trash has been developed into a budding garden for the community to … more
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What stroll through the vineyard is complete without wine?
Two Fox Winery Open for Business in Home
The former Trillium Creek Winery in Home has new owners. Tedra and Kyle Hett grew up in Kansas and moved to Tacoma in 2014. They met in the eighth grade and have been together for more than half … more
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Proposed intersection design.
Roundabout Ahead for Rural KP Highway at Lackey Road
Following countless near misses, fender benders and more serious collisions, the Pierce County Department of Planning and Public Works recently announced its plan to develop a roundabout design to … more
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Gavin Hendrickson, 16, feels for wheels.
Local Youth Does Local Good
Many people around the world picked up a hobby while in pandemic lockdown; anything from home improvement projects to a sudden interest in knitting. But future Peninsula High School junior Gavin … more
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Emergency medical response density map January to July 2022.
KP Fire Department Confronts Budget and Real Estate Issues
Two months into his tenure, KP Fire Chief Nick Swinhart told Key Peninsula News the biggest challenges his department faces include balancing the budget and developing a capital facilities plan to … more
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Dan Wehmeier and John Jaggi at the pole they installed at Gateway Park in 2018.
The Show Must Go On
The 33rd Annual Key Peninsula Logging Show & Festival has seen its share of change and growth since it began in 1985. The longest running annual community event on the KP will take place this … more
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Some first-time mountain bikers from Red Barn Youth Center on 360 Trails last fall.
Summer at the Red Barn Just Got More Fun
At the end of the school year, the big question for parents is: “How will my kid spend the summer?” The Red Barn Youth Center’s summer program may have an … more
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Sara Thompson thanks Rotary Club members June 17 for their donations to her favorite nonprofits.
Local Leader Wins Rotary Star Award for Years of KP Volunteering
The collective Rotary Clubs of Gig Harbor conferred the Rotary Star Award on Sara Thompson during a ceremony May 20 at Canterwood Golf and Country Club in Gig Harbor.  more
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Better Cement Can Save Us
Thin sheets of carbon, one atom thick, called graphene dramatically improve the strength of cement and concrete. A pinch or two of graphene can also improve the properties of other materials — … more
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In 2020, Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson told KP News other states look to Washington as a leader in safely voting by mail or drop box.
Voters Head to Polls Aug. 2 for Primary Elections
Key Peninsula will help choose candidates for two federal, one state, three legislative district and two county positions in the primary elections Aug. 2, in addition to judicial offices and local … more
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The boatside view of Lakebay Marina without any docks.
A New Day for Lakebay Marina
Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz visited Lakebay Marina June 4 in part to celebrate the partnership to save the iconic facility and to see for herself what the Department of … more
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Pierce County Council District 7 Election
District 7 is a unique and diverse district that includes urban University Place, Gig Harbor and the rural Key Peninsula and its many miles of shoreline. As is true for all council districts, Key … more
Local Man is Saving Animals in Ukraine
Approximately 5 million people had fled Ukraine and another 8 million were internally displaced as of May 15 after their country was invaded by the Russian Federation Feb. 24. Many who ran tried to … more
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Popsicles were part of the celebration.
Move With Minter Fundraiser Earns All-Around Success
A simple idea garnered big rewards for students and families at Minter Creek Elementary School in May. The Minter Creek PTA fundraiser, spearheaded by Jessica Gamble, raised almost $10,000 in two … more
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Tom Bates: In His Own Words
This is World War III. There is no doubt. What happens in Ukraine will have an effect on the rest of the world for generations to come. I feel it is a defining moment for the human race. more
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A 2014 photo of the Purdy Bridge at sunset.
The Purdy Bridge: The Early Years
The sleek arc of the Purdy Bridge rises in a graceful sweep over the narrow channel between Henderson Bay and Burley Lagoon. An iconic part of the landscape since it was built in 1936, the concrete … more
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Coach Beth Porter, left, runs with fourth-graders Evey Lee and Eliza Rasmussen.
Evergreen Elementary Girls on the Run
The nationwide program Girls on the Run returned this spring to Evergreen Elementary School for a 12-week season. Eighteen girls from third through fifth grade met after school twice a week for … more
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