NEWS

	Elementary Students Learn About World Cultures Alice Kinerk May 31, 2017 Ernie Donehower enjoyed teaching cultural enrichment so much that even after his retirement he kept on doing it.
	Penny Gazabat Receives Award Staff Report May 31, 2017 Penny Gazabat was recognized for her work as a founding member of the Key Free Clinic with an award from the clinic’s board of directors.
	KP Community Office Officially Opens Staff Report May 31, 2017 Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier cuts the ribbon to officially open the first office of the Key Peninsula Community Council May 9.
	“Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War” Matthew Dean May 31, 2017 Humor writer Mary Roach has made a career out of offbeat portraits of science and society, and her latest work is no exception.
	Art and Science Work Together at KPMS Lisa Bryan May 31, 2017 Chris Bronstad and Richard Miller both teach science and art at Key Peninsula Middle School.
	Salmon and the Key Peninsula Sara Thompson May 31, 2017 The survival of salmon is threatened.
	KP Toastmasters Train for Public Speaking, Participation and Leadership Ted Olinger May 31, 2017 “It’s not about giving toasts; that keeps people away,” said Rozina Vertz.
	KP Groups Receive ‘Community Spirit’ Grants from GGHF Staff Report May 31, 2017 The Greater Gig Harbor Foundation awarded grants of $500 to four organizations on the Key Peninsula and one for $250 at its annual celebration May 5.
	KP Community Council Receives Two Major Grants Lisa Bryan May 31, 2017 There was cause for celebration at the May 10 meeting of the Key Peninsula Community Council.
	KP Cares Supports a Family in Need Sara Thompson May 31, 2017 The Key Peninsula community has a way of wrapping itself around those in need of help.
	Key Pen Highway Roadwork Goes Into Summer Staff Report May 31, 2017 Peninsula Light Co. has been busy along the KP Highway, reducing traffic to a single lane on weekdays in three different locations and stopping cars for a few minutes each way.
	Ham Radio Operators Train for Emergencies to Support the Public Carolyn Wiley May 31, 2017 On the fourth weekend in every June since 1933, amateur (ham) radio operators across the nation have participated in “field day,” the largest ham radio event of the year.
	Food Co-op Serves Local Customers With Local Food Matthew Dean May 31, 2017 After a winter hiatus, the Fresh Food Revolution Cooperative (FFR) has resumed its operation on the Key Peninsula, distributing fresh produce to 100 local members.
	PHS Band Wins Big in Hollywood Ted Olinger May 31, 2017 Members of the Peninsula High School band took top honors at a contest in Hollywood during a music festival April 27 to 30.
	Orcas Pay Extended Visit to the Key Peninsula Ted Olinger May 31, 2017 A pod of eight or more orcas visited the waters surrounding the Key Peninsula at the end of April for more than 10 days.