CISP joins CISWA in Olympia
Hugh McMillan March 30, 2015 As January came to an end, representatives of Communities In Schools of Washington gathered in our state capitol for the annual CISWA visit with members of the State Legislature. |
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26th District Democrats organize on the Key Peninsula
Staff Report March 30, 2015 The 26th Legislative District Democrats organized a meeting in February to encourage grassroots organization on the Key Peninsula. |
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Key Pen maples tapped for syrup
Alice Kinerk March 4, 2015 A while back, Key Peninsula resident Marilyn Brennen decided to stick a syrup tap in one of the maple trees on her property, curious to see what would come out. |
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Feeding the hungry on the Key Peninsula
Sara Thompson March 4, 2015 Food insecurity is a real problem in this country — one in five families in Washington receive support from food pantries supported by state food assistance programs. |
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Beyond the Backyard
Scott Gallacher March 3, 2015 News from Key Pen Parks |
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Vehicle fire lands one person in the hospital; homeowner from his house
Staff Report February 24, 2015 Key Peninsula firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle on fire that rolled into a house in the 2100 block of Lake Drive, near Palmer Lake. |
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Mail thefts rampant on Key Peninsula
Steve Whitford January 31, 2015 Between the evening of Dec.13 and the evening of Dec. 15, thieves broke up and burglarized the outside mailboxes at the Lakebay Post Office and the box by Capitol Lumber in Key Center. |
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Local artist paints nature’s beauty
Alice Kinerk January 31, 2015 What happens when you mix passions for biology, fine arts and the Key Peninsula? |
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Mardi Gras Festival returns to the Key
Staff Report January 31, 2015 The second annual Mardi Gras Festival promises to be full of tradition. |
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Annual Key Pen Parks Pet Easter Treat Hunt nears
Staff Report January 31, 2015 On April 12, Key Pen Parks will host its 6th Annual Pet Easter Treat Hunt at Volunteer Park from 10 a.m. to noon. |
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Home delivery dairy open to Key Peninsula residents
Irene Torres January 31, 2015 Fessler Farms, LLC, now provides dairy and full-service grocery deliveries to the Key Peninsula. |
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Two Waters ‘Artists’ Blend’ is a big community hit
Irene Torres January 31, 2015 The first “Artists’Blend” event in November brought together a small group of like-minded and creatively diverse souls who gathered to share stories and learn a few new ones. |
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From the ‘Ashes’ comes assistance to KP fire department
Steve Whitford December 31, 2014 Twenty some years ago Marguerite Eassard and a group of local ladies recognized the need for a community based organization whose goal would be to financially and emotionally support the Key Peninsula firefighters. |
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New Key Pen Parks employee seeks to connect people, parks
Alice Kinerk December 31, 2014 Christina Hallock may only recently have started work as Key Pen Parks' marketing coordinator/recreation specialist, but she's been contributing to a better quality of life for Key Peninsula youth and families for years. |
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Red Barn Youth Center is getting packed with kids, volunteers
Colleen Slater December 31, 2014 Since it opened on Sept. 3, attendance at the Red Barn Youth Center in Key Center has nearly doubled, according to Program Director Jeremy Schintz. |
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Transportation for seniors on the Key Peninsula
Sara Thompson December 31, 2014 For many seniors, The Mustard Seed Project and Key Peninsula Community Services have some great options for transportation. |
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DSHS mobile unit rolls back to KP for community support
Staff Report December 31, 2014 The state Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mobile community service office is coming to Lakebay on Jan. 8. |
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County seeks applicants for Surface Water Management Advisory Board
Staff Report December 31, 2014 Pierce County is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the nine-member Surface Water Management Advisory Board. |
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KPBA: of community and business
Staff Report December 31, 2014 At the annual dinner on Feb. 9, the Key Peninsula Business Association will install a slate of officers for 2015, according to departing president Judd Morris. |
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Tips to treecycle your Christmas tree
Staff Report December 31, 2014 As you recycle your wrapping paper, don’t forget to “treecycle" your Christmas tree. |