As the second quarter of 2020 came to a close, scientists and economists surveyed the impact of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, on the health and economy of the United …
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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7/30/20
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Washington is for beer lovers. The state produces more hops — an integral ingredient for brewing beer — than any state, with well over four times as much acreage in hop production than …
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Caleb Galbreath, KP News
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7/30/20
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A June 17 Washington State revenue forecast projected an $8.8 billion drop in tax collections over the next three years. Gov. Jay Inslee canceled pay raises the same day for some state employees and …
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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7/30/20
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The 2020 U.S. Census survey started in March and the response rate from the Key Peninsula is significantly lower than it is in the rest of the Tacoma census area.
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Sara Thompson, KP News
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7/30/20
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Much was celebrated May 20 when 166 Peninsula High School graduating seniors, 62 from the Key Peninsula, were awarded more than $300,000 in scholarships from the Peninsula Hawks Scholarship Fund.
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Sara Thompson, KP News
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7/29/20
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Although Gov. Jay Inslee has lifted fishing restrictions in the state due to COVID-19 concerns, crabbing in South Puget Sound will likely remain closed to all crab harvesting for the third year in a row.
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Sara Thompson, KP News
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6/26/20
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Volunteer Dan Stokes hangs the first baskets Memorial Day weekend. Photo: Bob Anderson“We’re people of action, and we like to see things happen,” said Lisa Larson, president of the …
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Matthew Dean, KP News
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6/26/20
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When Gov. Jay Inslee mandated school closures, Two Waters Arts Alliance started brainstorming ways to help local kids and families. In May, TWAA launched a collaboration with Food Backpacks 4 Kids, providing fun and easy Creativity Kits alongside student meal pick-ups.
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Krisa Bruemmer, KP News
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6/26/20
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Firefighters discovered the bodies of Ted Ralston, 71, and Joanna Gormly, 73, in the basement of their burning home on Vaughn Bay the evening of May 17. They also discovered evidence the two had been murdered and that accelerants were used to start the fire and cover the crime.
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Ted Olinger and Lisa Bryan, KP News
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6/26/20
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A small but excited group gathered June 5 as Peninsula School District Superintendent Art Jarvis, Principal Hugh Maxwell and the five school board members put feet to shovels to break ground for the new Evergreen Elementary School.
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Sara Thompson, KP News
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6/26/20
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Angelic volunteers reopen the Angel Guild Thrift Shop in Phase 2. Photo: Caleb Galbreath, KP News
Pandemic and unexpected expenses present problems to local institution …
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Sara Thompson, KP News
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6/26/20
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In an interview with Pierce County Councilman Derek Young (D-7th), Young assured constituents that they wouldn’t have to wait much longer for the burger and beer they’ve been dying for.
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Megan Schowalter, KP News
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6/26/20
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We believe each person carries the divine image of our creator. We believe the words of the Psalmist who wrote, “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your …
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6/26/20
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We in the Peninsula School District join the rest of our nation in sad recognition that many children and families are in pain right now, but especially our black children and …
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Dr. Art Jarvis
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6/26/20
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Social distancing and business closures have affected hospitals too, reducing …
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Caleb Galbreath, KP News
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5/29/20
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Students, teachers, staff and parents had to team up to face an unprecedented challenge. Students and teachers entered a new learning world when schools closed suddenly …
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Sara Thompson, KP News
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5/29/20
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Solid leadership and energetic volunteers backed by a generous community combine to meet the challenge of rising childhood food insecurity.
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Staff Report
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5/29/20
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When schools closed and the coronavirus shut down their public programs, the local nonprofit went into overdrive to meet the needs of a rising tide of new clients, many living …
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Lisa Bryan, KP News
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5/29/20
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Constituents heard updates from federal and local leaders. Congressman Derek Kilmer (D-6th) hosted a telephone town hall May 11 to provide an update on the federal …
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Megan Schowalter, KP News
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5/29/20
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Amidst a pandemic, a teacher and her students strive to learn about humanity.Vicky Schauer, eighth- grade English and Language Arts teacher at Key Peninsula Middle School, is passionate about her final unit, Voices of the Holocaust.
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Sara Thompson, KP News
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5/29/20
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