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Preschool students enjoy a dance party in February 2020, before “social distancing” came along.

Cooperative Preschool to Relocate as District Program Expands

The Peninsula School District plans to expand its half-day Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) Pre-K classes to a full-day schedule for the 2021-22 school year. more

Krisa Bruemmer, KP News | 5/26/21

A Pandemic Silver Lining: RNA Drugs

As vaccination rates against COVID-19 plateau in the U.S. or fall short of the number needed for herd immunity, it’s worth reminding ourselves how significant a breakthrough these vaccines are … more

Richard Gelinas | 5/26/21

Lakebay Post Office Burglary Suspect Arrested, Again

An arrest was made April 28 in connection with the burglary of the Lakebay Post Office April 3 and the break-in at the Belfair Post Office in Mason County April 17. The two cases were earlier … more

Staff Report | 5/26/21

Lakebay Marina Funding Secured

Funding needed to complete the Recreational Boaters Association of Washington Marine Park Conservancy purchase of Lakebay Marina from owner Mark Scott is guaranteed. more

Lisa Bryan, KP News | 5/20/21

Flag-Flying Boy Scout Earns Eagle Scout Badge

What does it take to become an Eagle Scout? Between earning at least 21 merit badges and demonstrating scout spirit and leadership within the troop, the journey can take up to six years to … more

Kamryn Minch, KP News | 4/28/21

The load collected by “Key Pen It Clean” volunteers April 17 along 94th Avenue NW.

KP Volunteers Unite for Roadside Cleanup

A group of KP residents have organized online to deal with roadway trash on the Key Peninsula. The first “Key Pen It Clean” event was started by Sierra Fairley in mid-December 2020. … more

Matthew Dean, KP News | 4/28/21

Appeals Court Upends State Shellfish Farming

For environmentalists, the decision represented a victory. For shellfish farmers, it spelled potential disaster. more

Sara Thompson, KP News | 4/28/21

New Health Clinic on the Way

Peninsula Community Health Services has leased office space off the Key Peninsula Highway in the building formerly occupied by Art Beads. more

Staff Report | 4/28/21

A Familiar Face Returns to Key Center

The restoration of O’Callahan’s Pub and Grill is in full swing. The plan is to return to the thrilling days of yesteryear, 2005. more

Danna Webster, Special to KP News | 4/28/21

Another Break-in at the Lakebay Post Office

The Lakebay Post Office was burglarized April 3 at approximately 3:30 a.m. It was the second successful break-in of the post office in the last 22 months. more

Staff Report | 4/28/21

Fire District Explores Options for Building Its Future

The current headquarters located in Key Center is unmanned as it lacks overnight facilities. Training exercises regularly take place as people drive through the parking lot where Moffett cited both space and safety as concerns. more

Lisa Bryan, KP News | 4/28/21

Dr. Mimi Chau wraps up her day in Key Center.

The KP Grows Up to Have Its First Pediatrician

Dr. Van (Mimi) Chau began working as pediatrician in January at the Key Center Medical Center where her colleague, Dr. William Roes, said she is the first pediatrician ever to practice on the KP. more

Sara Thompson, KP News | 4/28/21

RoxAnne Simon Is Paying It Forward on the KP

RoxAnne Simon might be a relative newcomer to the Key Peninsula by the standards of some old timers, but that hasn’t stopped her from having a big impact on the community. more

Ted Olinger, KP News | 4/28/21

Two Local Diamonds With Bright Futures

Peninsula School District and the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation annually solicit nominations from PSD staff to identify graduating seniors for excellence in academics and leadership. Selected … more

Carolyn Wiley, KP News | 4/28/21

Whiteman Cove Restoration Opposed by YMCA

After eight years of research, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources informed stakeholders and neighbors in February of its final plan to return Whiteman Cove to a functioning estuary. more

Lisa Bryan, KP News | 3/31/21

Generation Covid: Working Through the Pandemic

For those who have been able to continue working, navigating the various phases of restrictions and ever-changing guidelines has presented an extra set of challenges, especially for workers in positions that require face-to-face interactions. more

Kamryn Minch, KP News | 3/31/21

Evergreen Elementary lunch ladies Debbie Ehrhardt (left) and Carmen Carter.

'Lunch Ladies Extraordinaire' Keep KP Kids Fed

When classrooms closed across the state in March 2020, Peninsula School District’s many responsibilities to its students didn’t end, including feeding them. more

Krisa Bruemmer, KP News | 3/31/21

The 2021 mill rate for the KP is lower than all but one of the last nine years, but rising property values have driven total costs to residents higher.

The Season of Our Discontent: Property Tax Time

The property tax rate on the Key Peninsula fell for tax year 2020, payable in 2021, but most residents will owe more because of rising property values and a surprise revaluation of certain properties. more

Ted Olinger, KP News | 3/31/21

Peninsula School District Selects New Superintendent

The Peninsula School District board of directors unanimously voted to hire Krestin Bahr as superintendent during a live-streamed special meeting March 19. more

Sara Thompson, KP News | 3/31/21

New ‘Old Tech’ Homebuilding Comes to the KP

The Key Peninsula is no stranger to the work of dreams, innovation and unconventional thinking, and the latest example is a new house built on Rocky Bay. more

Ted Olinger, KP News | 3/31/21