The community of elders has continued to grow since its opening over two years ago. “We wanted something a bit more personal.”
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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5/28/25
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The southernmost camp on the KP has a new board, partnerships, and expanded offerings after pairing with Nisqually Land Trust.
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Sara Thompson, KP News
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5/28/25
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The local nonprofit continues to grow as local needs increase but won’t move to the new property for perhaps a year.
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Staff Report
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4/30/25
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Sudden large cuts are anticipated to affect farmers, the hungry, and the organizations that feed them.
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Vicki Biggs, KP News
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4/30/25
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Gig Harbor Women's Co-op connects women by providing opportunities to volunteer in the community, trading time for service.
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Sara Thompson, KP News
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4/30/25
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Tina Whittemore received the 38th Key Peninsula Lions Club Citizen of the Year Award March 29.
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Ted Olinger, KP News
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4/7/25
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The KP Lions Club will present its 38th Key Peninsula Citizen of the Year Award recognizing an outstanding community member during a banquet March 29.
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Staff Report
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2/26/25
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Opioid abuse is the leading cause of accidental death in Pierce County for all ages and income levels.
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Vicki Biggs, KP News
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11/28/24
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Key Peninsula News staff and contributors took home 24 awards from the Washington Newspaper Publishers
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Staff Report
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10/30/24
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The 19th Key Peninsula Farm Tour Sept. 26-27 celebrated new farms, crafts, and community, with fresh produce and lively entertainment.
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Linda O'Brien, KP News
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10/30/24
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A Family Resource Center will once again provide services on the Key Peninsula as FB4K picks up where Children’s Home Society left off.
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Vicki Biggs, KP News
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10/30/24
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Evergreen Elementary School is the new host for the free Play to Learn Program, which left the KP Civic Center a year ago.
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Vicki Biggs, KP News
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10/30/24
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Despite community support and a favorable application review, 360 Trails will not be transferred to local parks ownership.
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Chris Rurik, KP News
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10/3/24
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KP Parks will develop a plan to evaluate its properties, amenities, and necessary improvements over the next decade.
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Chris Rurik, KP News
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10/2/24
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KPCS received first-level approval for a grant to develop a new and innovative approach to addressing the needs of people experiencing homelessness on the KP.
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Linda O'Brien, KP News
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8/28/24
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Aleece Townsend is trying to take stress off of local food banks, founding both the Key Peninsula Food Project and the Gig Harbor Food Project.
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Linda O'Brien, KP News
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8/28/24
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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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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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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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