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Chuck West of Lakebay, who served three previous terms as president, was again elected president of the Key Peninsula Community Council by a vote of its seated 2021 directors during its regular meeting Dec. 9 via Zoom.
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Staff Report
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12/30/20
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Food Backpacks 4 Kids, now just over a decade old, transformed during the pandemic. In a matter of months, the organization more than doubled the amount of food going to families.
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Sara Thompson, KP News
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12/30/20
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Key Peninsula Bischoff Food Bank must vacate its current location at 1916 Key Peninsula Highway NW, having outlasted its welcome on the rental property it has called home since June 2013 based on a verbal agreement with the late Jim Solberg to pay $800 a month in rent.
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Lisa Bryan, KP News
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12/2/20
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For the third consecutive year, the Key Peninsula News won top honors for writing, photography and advertising in the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association’s 2020 Better Newspaper Contest, held Oct. 9.
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Staff Report
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10/29/20
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Ten candidates for six local public offices ranging from the Washington State House of Representatives to Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer participated in a 90-minute candidate forum online hosted by the Key Peninsula Community Council Oct. 13.
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Staff Report
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10/15/20
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The five-year dream of building a residential addiction treatment center on the Key Peninsula ended in August when the nonprofit Hope Recovery Center board of directors withdrew its application for a conditional use permit.
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Sara Thompson, KP News
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10/1/20
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The parking lot of the Key Peninsula Civic Center became a massive drive-through back-to-school supply donation festival Aug. 8, thanks to the efforts of the Children’s Home Society of …
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Staff Report
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8/27/20
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New Key Peninsula News website offers fast streaming, eEditions, feature-filled calendar and new feature sections. It's online, it's free and it's easy to use.
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8/27/20
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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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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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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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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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Three years ago, the publishing board set a strategic goal of financial stability. As local community newspapers around the country falter, consolidate or suspend operations, the …
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Staff Report
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5/29/20
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Church doors may be shut but church services continue.The events of the last two months have shaken up …
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Matthew Dean, KP News
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5/1/20
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Key Peninsula Community Services senior center and food bank suspended all group activity in their programming March 12 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Mustard Seed …
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Lisa Bryan, KP News
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3/27/20
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Two homes located on the Key Peninsula exist to help where help is needed, but recent intakes are rapidly changing with more homeless teens from greater …
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Sara Thompson, KP News
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3/27/20
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After a year as pastor of Key Peninsula Lutheran Church, Anna Bonaro has gained new …
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Matthew Dean, KP News
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3/27/20
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Nonprofits worked together on a new event for anyone needing dental care. The Key Peninsula Lutheran Church hosted the first of its kind KP …
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Lisa Bryan, KP News
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3/1/20
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