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Pierce County may someday teach you how to inspect your own septic system. The hope is to increase compliance by lowering costs. more
It’s that time of the year again. While tax rates are lower on the Key Peninsula, the price is higher. more
The Key Peninsula Citizens Against Crime has transformed from a standalone group to a committee of the Key Peninsula Community Council with a new name - the Public Safety Committee. more
Two student groups at Peninsula and Gig Harbor High Schools have formed to push back against what they call a complacent and at times hostile environment. more
Four parcels donated to Great Peninsula Conservancy extend the preserve to the Pitt Passage shoreline. more
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. more
A rollover car accident at approximately 5:15 p.m. March 5 blocked the Key Peninsula Highway in both directions just north of Key Center for 45 minutes, leading to substantial traffic at a busy hour. more
Key Peninsula Fire Board Commissioner Frank Grubaugh, 78, announced his resignation effective immediately at the end of the commissioners meeting March 12. more
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 … more
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. more
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. more
The last major earthquake to impact the KP happened 23 years ago last month, but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen soon. more
Built on the “sense of belonging” theme for the district, the Month of Belonging at Vaughn Elementary aimed to celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, connections with other students, and a connection with PSD. more
Forestry education is coming to the Key Peninsula. Washington State University’s extension forestry service will offer its flagship nine-week forest stewardship course to local landowners. more
For all those Peninsula High School trivia buffs out there: Who was the first-ever Seahawks girls wrestler to win a state championship? That answer and honor goes to Mira Sonnen. … more
Peninsula junior Jonah Bergerson (100-yard backstroke) and sophomore Zachary Ruckle (1-meter diving) both took fourth place in their respective events and the Seahawks boys swim team finished in 16th … more
Kaylia Heidelberg scored a game-high 20 points and the Peninsula Seahawks girls basketball team beat the Mountain View Thunder (Vancouver), 42-32, at home to advance in the District 3/4 Girls … more
It came as a surprise to me when I recently learned that under the current Pierce County Comprehensive Plan, Purdy is designated as an Urban Growth Area (UGA). more
The four-woman executive board of the Key Peninsula Business Association is guiding the KPBA with a fresh outlook into 2024 and beyond. more
The Washington State House of Representatives released the report of its investigation into complaints of demeaning, intimidating and bullying behavior by Rep. Michelle Caldier (R-26th). more
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