Pierce County may someday teach you how to inspect your own septic system. The hope is to increase compliance by lowering costs.
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Vicki Biggs, KP News
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3/27/24
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It’s that time of the year again. While tax rates are lower on the Key Peninsula, the price is higher.
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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3/27/24
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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.
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Sarah Thompson, KP News
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3/27/24
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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.
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Jonas Koller, Special to KP News
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3/27/24
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Four parcels donated to Great Peninsula Conservancy extend the preserve to the Pitt Passage shoreline.
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Chris Rurik, KP News
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3/27/24
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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.
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Staff Report
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3/27/24
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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.
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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3/27/24
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Key Peninsula Fire Board Commissioner Frank Grubaugh, 78, announced his resignation effective immediately at the end of the commissioners meeting March 12.
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EDDIE MACSALKA, KP NEWS
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3/13/24
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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 …
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Staff Report
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2/28/24
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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.
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Staff Report
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2/28/24
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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.
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Staff Report
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2/28/24
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The last major earthquake to impact the KP happened 23 years ago last month, but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen soon.
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Eddie Macsalka, KP News
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2/28/24
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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.
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Vicki Biggs, KP News
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2/28/24
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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.
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Chris Rurik, KP News
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2/28/24
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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.
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EDDIE MACSALKA, KP NEWS
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2/18/24
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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 …
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EDDIE MACSALKA, KP NEWS
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2/18/24
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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 …
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EDDIE MACSALKA, KP NEWS
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2/14/24
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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).
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2/12/24
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The four-woman executive board of the Key Peninsula Business Association is guiding the KPBA with a fresh outlook into 2024 and beyond.
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Vicki Biggs, KP News
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1/31/24
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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).
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Lisa Bryan, KP News
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1/31/24
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