In the news this month

	Population Grows on the Key Peninsula Sara Thompson June 1, 2018 The Key Peninsula population is growing, as anyone driving on the Purdy Spit during the morning or evening rush hour can attest.
	KP Address Changes Yield Confusion, Solution, Defiance Ted Olinger June 1, 2018 The transition to the new address system on the KP was not without problems.
	School Bond Fails: KP Votes ‘No’ Carolyn Wiley June 1, 2018 The positive vote at the April Peninsula School District bond election fell 1.1 percent short of the 60 percent supermajority required.
	Founder and Director Edie Morgan Leaves The Mustard Seed Project Lisa Bryan June 1, 2018 Edie Morgan stepped down as executive director of The Mustard Seed Project and went into retirement effective May 14.

	KP Fire Chief Guy Allen to Retire Ted Olinger June 1, 2018 KP Fire District Chief Guy Allen is retiring after 39 years in the fire service.
	County Update on Road Improvements Lisa Bryan June 1, 2018 KP transportation projects underway by the Department of Planning and Public Works.
	Greater Gig Harbor Foundation and KP Schools Partner for Spring Food Drive KeyPenNews June 1, 2018 Area public schools hosted a food drive to help stock the shelves of local food banks during the last week of April.
	KP Civic Center Coordinator Announces Retirement Sara Thompson June 1, 2018 KPCCA marketing and facilities coordinator Patty Ghiossi plans to retire Aug. 1.
	Fifth-Grade Graduates Reflect and See New Opportunities Alice Kinerk June 1, 2018 Graduation from elementary school marks a major life change for 11-year-olds.
	A Reader’s Best Friend Lisa Bryan June 1, 2018 Across the country certified therapy dogs are headed to school with their handlers as volunteer tutors.
	Sunken Boat to be Removed from Purdy Spit Lisa Bryan June 1, 2018 Abandoned and derelict boats are a growing problem in local waters.
	From Home to Carnegie Hall Don Tjossem June 1, 2018 Cathy Williams of Home performed at Carnegie Hall as part of the South Sound Classical Choir.
	A Kid for All Seasons Lisa Bryan June 1, 2018 Frank and Linda Grubaugh's farm is home to several goats - and their kids.