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PHS Speech and Debate Team Captain senior Alex Sprague (from left to right), juniors Mars Burton and Alyssa Robinson are set to compete in mid-June.
PHS Speech Team Competes for National Spotlight
Peninsula’s speech team will bring satire, comedy, and quick-thinking to the National Speech and Debate Tournament in June. more
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Jane Jones on the beach with her dog, Eulee.
An ‘Uncommon Genius’: Jane Jones and the Return of Book-It Repertory
Jane Jones, a KP resident since 1996, is the founder and founding co-artistic director of Book-It Repertory Theatre in Seattle. more
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José Brambila moved through four different orphanages, but one thing remained constant — soccer.
From Sandlots to Sidelines: How Soccer Shaped José Brambila
For a boy who once played on dirt fields with borrowed cleats, soccer became a vehicle for possibility for the PHS soccer coach. more
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Big D, Don Swensen.
Don Swensen: Music is a Life Essential
Don Swenson's love of music has guided his life and influenced a community. more
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PHS Freshman Lily Robles (left) and Sophomore Mya Robles show their Seahawks Girls Wrestling pride on the campus of Peninsula High School.
Peninsula’s Robles Sisters Are on the Rise in the Wrestling Ranks
Mya and Lily Robles helped power the PHS girls wrestling team to a runner-up finish at the 2025 Mat Classic. more
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Fred and Mary Ramsdell (seated), Battalion Chief Bill Sawaya (right), with volunteer firefighters Claudia and Bill Jones (standing).
The Legendary Life of Local Hero Fred Ramsdell
Fred Ramsdell, KPFD's first paid employee, leaves a legacy of service. more
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Navigating the skies requires a precision that mirrors Cashion’s approach on the track.
Joshua Cashion Finds Balance in Motion by Land, Air and Sea
Whether on the track, in the sky, or at the piano, the Peninsula High School senior’s discipline and drive keep him moving toward greater goals. more
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Peninsula High School Seahawks football head coach Mauro is already Peninsula proud.
The Hype is Real: Clay Mauro Aims to Lead Peninsula Football
Replacing a local coaching legend, Mauro is determined to honor the past while building the future. “I plan to be here for 30 years if they’ll have me.” more
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Mason bees construct their nests by using mud to build partitioned chambers, “masoning” their shelters.
Knox Cellars Brings Orchard Mason Bees to the KP and Beyond
Carrie Morlang turned enthusiasm for her garden into a business that can help the ecosystem. more
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Filmmaker CarrieAnn Lee on location at the Taylor Bay Bridge.
A Taste of Success for KP Screenwriter, Director and Video Editor CarrieAnn Lee
“The Best Gifts” earned a variety of awards at film festivals and is now streaming on Amazon Prime. more
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Coach Ross Filkins watches his team warm up at North Thurston High School Oct. 4, 2024.
Filkins’ Next Big Play: Finding the Future of Peninsula Football
Ross Filkins has spent 10 years as Peninsula High School’s athletic director, hiring a roster of talented coaches across each sport. But this time, the hiring process hits closer to home. After … more
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Lisa Caskin with “Bells,” a Nigerian dwarf kid born on Christmas Eve, the offspring of “Luke” and “Princess Leah,” who Caskin rescued in 2022.
Lisa Caskin: Nurturing People and Animals in Equal Measure
Lisa Caskin has a big heart for both people and animals. Her heart and energy have made the Key Peninsula a better place for both. more
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Rena Mason with some inspiring home decor.
Crafting Horror from the Shadows of the Pacific Northwest
When Rena Mason moved to the overcast landscape of the PNW, it was more than a change of scenery. It was a shift in atmosphere. more
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Headstoners owner Tara Haag sprays a D2 cleaning solution on the gravestone of Civil War veteran Second Lieutenant Alfred Van Slyke at Vaughn Bay Cemetery Sept. 26. Haag offers this service to families of military veterans at no charge.
Preserving the Memories of our Veterans, One Headstone at a Time
The Headstoners aim to bring forgotten heroes back to light by restoring dignity to gravestones. They’ve already cleaned at least 500. more
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Brian Combs and Bear, after their win.
A Man and His Horse Take the Ride of a Century
Brian Combs and his trusty steed, Bear, made history by joining The Dressage Foundation’s Century Club at the Kitsap Saddle Club in Port Orchard. more
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Kurt Solmssen and Rebecca Schofield on a late summer row in their yellow boat.
Two Plein Air Painters Make a Life on Vaughn Bay
Plein air artists Kurt Solmssen and his wife Rebecca Schofield moved to Vaughn in 1988 to build their art careers and raise a family. more
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According to Barb Hartman, “If you haven’t had an experience, you probably know someone who has.”
There Are More Than 50 Sasquatch on the KP, Podcast Host Says
Barb Hartman, local cryptid researcher, claims the KP is home to over 50 Sasquatch. more
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Kayla Barnard in the healing space she created to help others.
The Enchantress of Lakebay: Healing Through Nature
Kayla Barnard, a Celtic medicine woman and healer, weaves potions, communes with the nine elements, and guides those in search of healing. more
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Minerva Scholarship recipient Gretchen Schowalter at a presentation ceremony July 28 in Gig Harbor.
Minerva Scholarship Sends Longbranch Woman to Advanced Studies Abroad
Gretchen Schowalter was awarded a Minerva Scholarship to pursue advanced studies in physics at the University of Copenhagen. more
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“Roll Vaughn!” or “Go Huskies!” Lilly Grohsell brings some ‘Bama cheer to Vaughn.
Kindergarten Teacher Brings School Spirit to New Level
Lilly Groshell is a world-champion cheerleader who aims to bring perpetual pep to her classroom at Vaughn Elementary School. more
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