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As part of a clever multi-media marketing program, 5-year old Violet Bruemmer has decorated the walls of her house with mini-posters of "snuggly and loveable" dogs. She is certain that 2021 will bring not only some relief from the pandemic, but a much-needed new dog playmate.
Who's A Good Dog?
To celebrate Valentine month, we've dedicated this issue to our furry, friendly 4-legged family members, our beloved dogs, champions of unconditional love and undying devotion. more
Deborah Krishnadasan Ends Two-Year Term as PSD Board President
Deborah Krishnadasan stepped down in December after serving her two year term as president of the Peninsula School District Board of Directors, but continues in her second elected term on the board. … more
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Danna Webster has been working on behalf of the KP since 2004.
KP Booster Danna Webster on Making Dreams Come True
Danna Webster discovered the Key Peninsula in 2000 after a nearly 30-year career as a teacher. She then spent the next 20 years becoming an indispensable part of KP life by volunteering as a member of the KP Community Council, a post she left at the end of December. more
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Sara Thompson: Doctor, Leader, Writer
For some, retirement is all about rest and relaxation. Others struggle with their identify after leaving a lifelong career. For Sara Thompson, it’s the freedom to pour herself into her passions. more
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Kolby Asbra — Ultimate Kid Whisperer
A descendant of old timers Art and Hazel Fenton, who purchased 240 acres in the Minter area in 1939, Kolby Asbra has deep roots on the Key Peninsula. more
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Vaughn Elementary Welcomes New Principal
Vaughn Elementary School has a new principal, Abbie Barabe (pronounced “bear-a-bee”), with an extensive background in the field of elementary education. After earning her … more
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Theresa Gano delivers smiles along with the daily mail.
Neither Snow, Rain, Heat nor Pandemic
Theresa Gano has been a rural mail carrier on the Key Peninsula for 23 years. What started out as a part-time job while tutoring students and raising her three daughters developed into a lifelong … more
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Rydell captured in her studio.
Brynn Rydell Featured in Virtual Art Studio Tour
“It went systemic. It took my whole mind, body and soul. Nothing could interfere with the concentration of it.” That is how Brynn Rydell described her first experience making glass … more
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Hops for the Better
Washington is for beer lovers. The state produces more hops — an integral ingredient for brewing beer — than any state, with well over four times as much acreage in hop production than … more
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Mark Ambler: A Student of Life
Being a student of life is a commitment to lifelong learning. It’s the acceptance that no matter how much someone knows, there is always more to learn. Mark Ambler is many things: a carpenter, general contractor, bus driver — but above all, he’s a student of life. more
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A Song for Ted and Joanna
Firefighters discovered the bodies of Ted Ralston, 71, and Joanna Gormly, 73, in the basement of their burning home on Vaughn Bay the evening of May 17. They also discovered evidence the two had been murdered and that accelerants were used to start the fire and cover the crime. more
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Jonah Derrick—Proud Unified Athlete, Leader and Friend
When graduating senior Jonah Derrick began his junior year at Peninsula High School as a new student in the fall of 2018, he told his parents he missed his athletic team back in Colorado, part of the worldwide Special Olympics Unified Sports program.  more
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Local Artist Shana Lukinich Donates Masks Nationwide
Local Native American artist Shana Lukinich and her daughter, Satiana “Tia” Foote, have produced and distributed over 2,000 free masks since the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak in Washington state.  more
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St. Anthony Hospital ER physician Dr. John Campbell.
Inside the ER: Local Hospital Waits for COVID-19
Social distancing and business closures have affected hospitals too, reducing … more
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Remembering Scott Gallacher: ‘He Did So Much More for the Community’
Father, husband, coach and a driving force behind the enduring … more
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Local Master Gardener Wants You to Love Gardening
The novel coronavirus is inspiring more people to grow their own fresh veggies this spring. Square foot … more
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Lutheran Pastor Reflects on Journey to the KP
After a year as pastor of Key Peninsula Lutheran Church, Anna Bonaro has gained new … more
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Longbranch Couple Restores a Forest
Martha and Steven Konicek never planned to own a tree farm. But in 2017 their neighbor clear-cut 40 acres and considered selling a nearby 40-acre parcel, land more
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James McCourt, Rising Star
Key Peninsula Middle School seventh grader James McCourt plays so many instruments it took a while for him and his mom, Eryn McCourt, to list them all. more
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Chicken Whisperer
A desire for fresh eggs ignited a passion for raising chickens. Pets hold a … more
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