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Wyatt Abrigo makes the one and only touchdown for the Peninsula Seahawks.
Seahawks First-half Dominance Fades as Tides Win Fish Bowl 46
The Gig Harbor Tides needed just 64 seconds in the fourth quarter to overcome a 10-0 deficit and beat the Peninsula Seahawks, 14-10, in the 46th annual Fish Bowl Sept. 7. It was the season opener and … more
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An art project in the making by campers (from left clockwise) Abigail Schock, Cesar Luna, Maddie Renkert, Hailey Glenn, Ms. Shantell Small, Felix Ratliff and Juniper Taylor during the Forest Friends Summer Camp in August.
Forest Friends Preschool Set to Open in October on Local Church Land
Forest Friends of the KP, the community’s first licensed full-time preschool, plans to open its doors in October. more
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Evergreen Elementary School Wins National Award
The Lakebay school has successfully incorporated outdoor experiential learning and will launch its “Eagles’ Quest” program for highly capable students in the fall. more
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The Peninsula High School reader board says it all.
Peninsula Hawks Scholarship Awards Record Amount — Again
A record-breaking 189 seniors received 422 separate scholarships totaling $434,500 awarded by the Hawks Scholarship Fund at its annual ceremony May 22 at Peninsula High School. more
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Evergreen Elementary School in Lakebay.
UPDATED: Local Teacher Arrested on Suspicion of Child Molestation Faces More Charges; Resigns Position
Fifth-grade Evergreen Elementary School teacher Jordan Henderson was arrested by Pierce County Sheriff deputies on suspicion of child molestation. He was charged with nine counts of first-degree child molestation. more
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Sex Offender Caught at Peninsula High School Sentenced to Prison
Adam Nicholas Randolph was sentenced to 50 months in prison and five years of supervision after pleading guilty to sneaking into PHS girls bathroom to take pictures and record videos of girls. more
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Peninsula High School Boys Lacrosse Co-Captains Elliot Gillam and Robby Akulschin during practice. FILE PHOTO
Tides Take Bragging Rights With Baggataway Bowl Win
Gig Harbor Lacrosse brings home the Fire Stick Trophy for the first time since 2016. more
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Students Fight Racism at Peninsula and Gig Harbor High Schools
Two student groups at Peninsula and Gig Harbor High Schools have formed to push back against what they call a complacent and at times hostile environment. more
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Evergreen Elementary School Teacher Put on Leave
A teacher at Evergreen Elementary School was put on administrative leave by the Peninsula School District in early March after allegations of “misconduct toward students. more
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Standing before the Kindness Wall, 7-year-olds Gael, David and Brandon are not only eager to share their individual strengths but ready to ask about yours.
Encouraging a Sense of Belonging at Vaughn Elementary School
Built on the “sense of belonging” theme for the district, the Month of Belonging at Vaughn Elementary aimed to celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, connections with other students, and a connection with PSD. more
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PHS state champions at the Tacoma Dome.
Making History: Sonnen, Parker and Seahawks Girls Wrestling Team Win First-Ever State Title
For all those Peninsula High School trivia buffs out there: Who was the first-ever Seahawks girls wrestler to win a state championship? That answer and honor goes to Mira Sonnen. … more
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The Peninsula boys swim team made it to the podium for the first time in 10 years at the state meet.
Seahawks Swim Team Sees Success at State Meet
Peninsula junior Jonah Bergerson (100-yard backstroke) and sophomore Zachary Ruckle (1-meter diving) both took fourth place in their respective events and the Seahawks boys swim team finished in 16th … more
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Seahawks celebrate after their win.
Seahawks Girls Advance in District Tournament with 42-32 Win Over Mountain View
Kaylia Heidelberg scored a game-high 20 points and the Peninsula Seahawks girls basketball team beat the Mountain View Thunder (Vancouver), 42-32, at home to advance in the District 3/4 Girls … more
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Alyssa Johnstone has big plans for the former tavern in Key Center now owned by the KP fire department.
New Planned Daycare Facility Could Help Take Heat Off KP Fire District
The potential of transforming the old O'Callahan's restaurant into an early learning facility would be a win-win for families on the Key Peninsula and the KP Fire District. more
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Gritty Seahawk Plays Through the Pain On the Court
Peninsula High School senior Will Whiteley-Ross is learning just how tough he is as he plays through the pain of an injury during the Seahawk's 2023-2024 season. more
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Harbor Ridge teacher Julia Clements guides Sofie Babbitt and Jaelynn O’Donnell.
Key Peninsula Middle School Faces the Future
On the morning of Nov. 13, Principal Luke Grunberg and Joy Giovanini, coordinator of innovation technology and highly capable students, welcomed visitors to the KPMS Artificial Intelligence information event. more
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Spencer Abersold’s 21-year career as KGHP-FM station manager came to an end in June due to budget cuts to help compensate for low enrollment.
KGHP May Be Looking for a New Home Outside PSD
The KGHP studio on the campus of Peninsula High School is mostly dark these days. The station’s “On the Air” light brightens up the lonely hallways a few times a week … more
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Help is available 24 hours a day at 988, but teens can make a difference when given a chance.
New Teen Mental Health First Aid Classes Come to PSD
The last scheduled class for Teen Mental Health First Aid was completed Aug. 18 at the Key Peninsula Fire Department. Eleven of the 16 teens who began the class were present to complete the 90-minute … more
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After 30 radiation doses, 44 chemo infusions, five surgeries, three blood transfusions, 51 inpatient hospital days, 87 outpatient appointments and seven trips to ER, Brayden VanderDoes, age 9, rings the bell at Seattle Children’s Hospital in August signaling the end of more than a year of treatment for a brain tumor.
Fourth-Grader Graduates from Cancer Patient to Cancer Survivor
Lakebay resident Brayden VanderDoes, 9, stood in front of a large brass ship’s bell mounted in a Seattle Children’s Hospital lobby, surrounded by family, staff and fellow patients. more
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PHS Swim Coach Athena Petterson after warm-up discussion.
New PHS Swim Coach Finding the Right Recipe for Success
When you are as busy as new Peninsula High School girls and boys swim coach Athena Petterson, your day job and night job start to blur together. When her team isn’t winning meets, … more
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