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Sen. Derek Kilmer goes to Olympia
Derek Kilmer, seen as a
rising star in the Democratic Party, raised
nearly half a million dollars to secure his
Senate seat, a third of the average campaign
funding for state legislative seats.
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Ice canoeing on
Vaughn Bay
A local family takes advantage of a rare
occurrence on Vaughn Bay—ice—to create an
adventure.
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Aquaculture concerns reach legislative level
State Rep. Pat Lantz takes the battle for
geoduck regulation, environmental concerns, to
the Legislature.
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Coast Guard buoy to help with patrols
A USGS buoy moored
installed recently in Filucy Bay is one of nine
around Puget Sound waters.
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Gig Harbor hospital design approved
With
the city of Gig Harbor completing the design
review for St. Anthony’s Hospital in Gig Harbor
North, groundbreaking is expected in April or
May.
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Citizen committee sets toll recommendations
In a Question &
Answer article, the Key Peninsula News talks
with 27-year-old Lakebay resident Sonja Morgan
about her experience with the Tacoma Narrows
Bridge Citizens Advisory Committee, which in
January forwarded its toll recommendations to
the state Transportation Commission.
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‘Green’ playground planned at Vaughn Elementary
Vaughn Elementary
School graduates, now parents of Vaughn
Elementary students, are spearheading efforts to
build a new, environmentally friendly playground
at the school.
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PHS students publish award-winning newspaper
Peninsula High
School’s newspaper, The Peninsula Outlook,
brings home yet another prestigious award.
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Hilarious student
performance entertains KPMS audience
Key Peninsula
Middle School and Peninsula High School actors
entertain peers and community members with one
of the best shows KPMS has produced.
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Mingling business with community service:
The KPBA offers networking, ways to give back to
community
The Key
Peninsula Business Association offers
businesses, nonprofits and community members a
chance to network, stay abreast of important
events, and give back.
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‘Moon on the Meadow’ a dream come true
A Burley resident overcomes major health
setbacks to follow long-held dream of opening an
antiques shop.
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Key Peninsula sweethearts love to celebrate
High school
sweethearts Roy and Robin Ward embrace the old
pioneer spirit on their beautiful ranch, which
they open to family and friends for weddings and
other events.
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The right moves
Key Peninsula
dance instructor teaches how to move with the
rhythm
Doug Henry of InStep Dance has perfected his
masterful ballroom dance moves that are in
demand not just with students, but with the
wedding industry as well.
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Faith leads local dentist on adoption path
Dr. John
Olsson’s passions, desire to serve God helps him
be a dedicated husband, father, Christian and
community contributor.
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A special friendship
Mare helps nurse heal after stroke
A Key Pen nurse finds healing after stroke with
the help of a horse who’s become a deer friend.
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KP shorelines may see landscape change
The state is in the process to reclassify the
east side of Case Inlet, opening it up to
shellfish farming.
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