One in ten residents of Pierce County is food insecure, according to Nourish Pierce County.
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Vicki Biggs, KP News
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6/26/24
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Key Peninsula Fire District 16 will ask voters Aug. 6 to renew its Maintenance and Operations Levy, an $800,000-a-year ballot measure in place since 2012.
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Eddie Macsalka, KP News
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6/26/24
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The Lakebay school has successfully incorporated outdoor experiential learning and will launch its “Eagles’ Quest” program for highly capable students in the fall.
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Carolyn Wiley, KP News
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6/26/24
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The first-ever “June Blooms” spring farm tour event was June 8 featuring eight Key Peninsula farms.
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Linda O'Brien, KP News
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6/26/24
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The unadvertised and unorganized 4th of July parade in Home has been an open secret for more than 20 years. This may be the last year for the shared pancake breakfast at the end of A street.
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Vicki Biggs, KP News
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6/26/24
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The Key Peninsula News May edition article omitted details about candidates for elections in the 26th Legislative District. Additional candidates have also declared their intent to run since the May edition was published.
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5/29/24
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In April, the Washington State Department of Ecology declared a statewide drought emergency, warning that snowpack deficits and warm winter temperatures will lead to below-normal runoff and significant water shortages.
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Sara Thompson, KP News
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5/29/24
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Anticipating a warmer and drier summer, the KP Fire Department urges residents to prepare for fire emergencies using a "Ready, Set, Go" plan, highlighting the importance of education, preparation, and community vigilance.
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Vicki Biggs, KP News
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5/29/24
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Volunteer Kathy Lyons is championing new traffic-calming measures on KP Highway to help boost safety and reduce speeding.
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Eddie Macsalka, KP News
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5/29/24
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Efforts to bring much-needed childcare to the Key Peninsula face hurdles due to infrastructure gaps, leading local advocates to explore creative solutions to meet the community's needs.
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Sara Thompson, KP News
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5/29/24
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The Key Peninsula Historical Society is nearly finished with the Vaughn Library Hall renovation, set to host an open house on June 9 to celebrate its approval for community events.
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Vicki Biggs, KP News
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5/29/24
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A record-breaking 189 seniors received 422 separate scholarships totaling $434,500 awarded by the Hawks Scholarship Fund at its annual ceremony May 22 at Peninsula High School.
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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5/29/24
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Public trails will be built on the 60-acre property adjacent to the undeveloped Haley State Park land. “It’s what a Northwest forest should look like.”
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Chris Rurik, KP News
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5/29/24
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Fifth-grade Evergreen Elementary School teacher Jordan Henderson was arrested by Pierce County Sheriff deputies on suspicion of child molestation. He was charged with nine counts of first-degree child molestation.
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Lisa Bryan, KP News
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5/1/24
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Adam Nicholas Randolph was sentenced to 50 months in prison and five years of supervision after pleading guilty to sneaking into PHS girls bathroom to take pictures and record videos of girls.
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Staff Report
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5/1/24
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Former state representative Jesse Young (R-Gig Harbor) and newcomer Josh Smith (I-Gig Harbor) announced candidacies to compete in the 26th Legislative District for positions 1 and 2 respectively.
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Staff Report
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5/1/24
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Tom Bates of Lakebay is headed back to Ukraine for three more months of moving food and supplies to people near the front and evacuating injured or abandoned animals.
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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5/1/24
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Spotty cell coverage across portions of the Key Peninsula has left some homeowners dependent on sometimes even less reliable landlines. Residents may well wonder why it is so bad and what can be done about it.
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Eddie Macsalka, KP News
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5/1/24
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The Aisle of Honor event pays tribute to American heroes with hundreds of flags installed for a patriotic tradition honored by the Key Peninsula community for over three decades.
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Eddie Macsalka, KP News
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5/1/24
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Business potential on the Key Peninsula stalls despite high traffic. Challenges and opportunities are both on the horizon for commercial real estate on the KP.
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Eddie Macsalka, KP News
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5/1/24
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