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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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Sheryl Low with samples from her collection.
Sheryl Low: Quilt Artist, Historian, Appraiser and Educator
Sheryl Low is nationally known for her expertise in creating and appraising quilts, but her skills represent more than technical or academic talent. more
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Eager for the chapter that follows Goin’ Postal, Chuck Ellis is ready for change but has no plans to leave the KP anytime soon.
Chuck Ellis Says Goodbye to Goin’ Postal — But Business Stays
After nine and a half hours a day, six days a week, for 15 years, Chuck Ellis is ready for a change. more
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Phyllis Henry
Phyllis Henry, born Feb 10, 1931, in Gladbrook, Iowa, died June 29 in Gig Harbor. She was 93 years old. more
The retiring Captain Bosch said he thinks he’ll miss the morning staff meetings with the crew most of all.
KPFD Capt. Robert Bosch Looks Back on His 40-Year Career
Captain Robert Bosch, the last of the Bosch legacy at Key Peninsula Fire District 16, retired on May 27, marking the end of an era for the department. more
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Stephanie Brooks gets some exercise while enjoying a walk with her beloved dog, Porter.
Business Owner and KP Advocate Renews Her Lease on Life
Stephanie Brooks, the owner of Gnosh food truck knew something didn’t feel right the week before Christmas. She was suffering from a heart attack that helped shift her priorities. more
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PHS junior Mira Sonnen is the first-ever girls wrestling state champion in school history.
State Champ Mira Sonnen Draws Strength From Memories
Mira Sonnen is in awe of high school wrestling at the Tacoma Dome. The junior 140-pounder on the Peninsula Seahawks girls wrestling team found a spot near the mat to take in the atmosphere of … more
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Tessa Booth is going for the gold with Girl Scouts.
High School Junior Writes Mental Health Manual for Peers
Tessa Booth is a 17-year-old junior at Peninsula High School preparing to publish her first book, a mental health manual, “You Are Not Alone" as the culmination for her Gold Award for Girl Scouts. more
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Hay stacking day. Joseph Easley in red shirt.
Local Family Builds Shelters for Moroccan Earthquake Victims
A church-sponsored trip to Morocco led the Easley family to decades of relief work in a country they grew to love. Their work is focused on building earthquake-proof housing for those in greatest need. more
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Blunk hopes to get a truckload of adaptive wheelchairs, take them to schools, and give students the experience of playing wheelchair basketball in PE classes.
Retired Paralympian Megan Blunk Returns to the Key Peninsula
Megan Blunk is Paralympic champion, taking home a gold medal in 2016, but her greatest victory is her triumph over a longstanding battle with depression. more
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Alona Tolmacheva, a refugee from Kramatorsk, with one of her five Dobermans.
Local Animal Rescuer Tom Bates Home From Ukraine
Tom Bates returned from three months shuttling supplies to frontline areas and getting abandoned animals out on his fourth trip to the war. more
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Metal Detectorist Seeks What’s Lost on the Key Peninsula
Ralph Drahos and his wife Arlene swallowed the anchor. That is to say, they gave up the sailing life they enjoyed for most of their lives together in exchange for an existence on dry land. more
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William Michael Paul has 31 credits on his movie resume.
Local Actor William Michael Paul on His New Film ‘Kola’
At age 81, Key Peninsula resident William Michael Paul has just written and starred in his first short film, “Kola.” more
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