The Lorenz Road geoduck dilemma:
One family’s solution, one community’s growing concern
A local family’s hope to lease its tidelands for geoduck
farming stirs up an opposition from neighbors and other
residents. >Full story
KPMPD president cleared at
county auditor hearing KPMPD President Paula DeMoss
attends a hearing following a “voter registration
challenge” filed by former KPPRD Chair Mike Salatino. >Full Story
KPCCA marks 50 years of service to community
The Civic Center hopes to recreate the popular Pioneer
Days as it celebrates the big event. >Full story
St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor clears major road
block
The city of Gig Harbor
approved a Comprehensive Plan Amendment that would allow
the delayed hospital project to get back on track.>Full story
Project aims to make Key Peninsula elder-friendly
Former Children’s Home
Society/KP Family Resources manager Edie Morgan
spearheads The Mustard Seed Project in hopes to attain
her vision of an elder-friendly community.
>Full story
Old Timers’ Day spotlight is on Down Home Band
The Down Home Band, started
by two local doctors, replicates an old Home tradition.
>Full story
Fun in the sun at the Key Peninsula Fair
Despite record heat, the Key
Peninsula’s community fair drew a good crowd of people,
who came from beyond the Key Pen to enjoy the music, the
food, and the rides. >Full story
The spell of Renaissance is in the air!
The Key Peninsula goes back
to medieval times in August during the annual Washington
Renaissance Fantasy Faire, as knights, merchants,
fairies, and even the Queen come to town. >Full story
Key Pen commercial construction picks up pace Several
commercial buildings projects under way include the home
of a future pizzeria, a medical services building, and a
potential gas station.
>Full story
Action taken against junk car storage on Key Peninsula Citizen
complaints lead to two major cleanup projects, including
a court-ordered abatement and a raid by law enforcement
officers. >Full story
One family’s gratitude The family of
Becki Hancock presents a touching thank-you card during
the house blessing ceremony of their newly built Habitat
for Humanity home. >Full story
Volunteer spotlight: Dean Draeger Dean Draeger
is the Renaissance Faire’s “go to guy” and one of its
most dedicated volunteers.
>Full story
Local guitarist is LouieFest poster child Eighth-grader
Peter Sutton is featured on the poster for LouieFest,
which will attempt to break the Guinness World Record
for most guitar players playing “Louie Louie” together.
>Full story
From Pioneer Stock
Nancy Rodman lives in two worlds
Nancy Rodman, a former television and movie actress,
lives in Mexico City but maintains ties with her Vaughn
childhood. >Full story
Kayaking the Sound:
Key Pen resident reflects on beautiful journey Voski
Sprague’s South Sound journey takes in the sights, the
history and personal lessons. >Full story
Wauna couple spend ‘retirement’ serving others Jan and Ron
Coen are the cornerstone for Gig Harbor’s F.I.S.H. food
bank, which also serves Key Pen residents.
>Full story
