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July 2005 Issue   


Online retailer moves to the Key Peninsula
Artbeads.com plans to move from Gig Harbor to the building previously owned by Storage Tech LLC; job expansion seen in the future.  >Full story
 


The habitat partnership is a hand up
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on two houses on the Key Peninsula, where two families will help build their future homes. >Full Story
New group tackles rental concerns on the Key Pen
A group, in its organizational stage, hopes to address problems created by rentals by educating the landlords and networking.>Full Story

Community Council seeks new directors, members
Seven director positions, from all districts, are up for elections in September; candidates are being sought.>Full Story

Landlocked residents feel ignored
Another installment in a series of articles takes a look back at the discussion between county and Tacoma Power about making 144th Street a public road. >Full Story
Jane Dough Pizza gives back to the community
Two women buy the business as a way to give jobs to local teens, and expand their principle into community service. >Full story
Nursery wins best in show
Sunnycrest Nursery’s garden spotlights Key Pen, wows the crowd at the first Point Defiance Flower and Garden Show. >Full story
'Angel' pilot delivers people, supplies
A Vaughn resident joins a nationwide group volunteering time for mercy flights.
 >Full story
'Keep rural character or add more jobs?
Conflicting questions at Key Pen planning board’s table

Economic development would bring more jobs to local residents, yet alter the community character. A community group is searching for the right mix.  >Full story

 
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