NEWS

	New KP Park is ‘Gateway to Community’ Ted Olinger October 1, 2017 Gateway Park is ready to open Sept. 30.
	Key Pen Parks: A Story of Growth and Collaboration Sara Thompson October 1, 2017 Key Pen Parks has come a long way.
	Photo Stories Staff Report October 1, 2017 News in brief.
	Your Local Parks Staff Report October 1, 2017 From playgrounds to sports fields, from a wheelchair-accessible path to a rugged trail in the forest, there is something for everyone in your local parks.
	Transportation Improvements Drive Forward on the KP Lisa Bryan October 1, 2017 Road crews were a common summer sight on the Key Peninsula, part of many projects underway or being planned.
	Meet Local Artist Paul Michaels Don Tjossem October 1, 2017 “I was surrounded by creative people as I grew up,” said Key Peninsula sculptor Paul Michaels.
	Three-Day Sel-Fest Celebrates Beloved Teacher’s Retirement Colleen Slater October 1, 2017 Rick Selfors, the KPMS shop teacher and wrestling coach, retired after an accident severely damaged his left hand.
	Challenger Balliett Running for School Board Director Sara Thompson October 1, 2017 “Gratitude fuels my decision to run for the school board,” said Noelle Balliett.
	Incumbent Olson Seeks Re-election in Contested School Board Race Sara Thompson October 1, 2017 David Olson is seeking re-election to the Peninsula School District board of directors, representing District 5.
	Krishnadasan Seeks Re-election to School Board Unopposed Matthew Dean October 1, 2017 Peninsula School District board member Deborah Krishnadasan is seeking re-election in November.
	School Board Leadership up for Change: What You Need to Know About November School Board Elections Sara Thompson October 1, 2017 Each of Washington’s 295 local school districts has its own elected board.
	Disaster Preparation Education Programs Available to KP Residents Don Tjossem October 1, 2017 Pierce County Emergency Neighborhood Team educates neighborhood organizations and homeowner associations.
	“Writing the Northwest: A Reporter Looks Back” Irene Torres September 1, 2017 Being at the right place at the right time seems to be a theme in this homey memoir of Hill Williams, veteran Northwest reporter.
	KP’s Own Future Astronaut Impresses at Johns Hopkins Ted Olinger September 1, 2017 Mackenzie Mills, 19, completed her freshman year at Johns Hopkins University with a place on the dean’s list.
	Fishermen’s Club Helps Hatch Local Salmon Sara Thompson September 1, 2017 The GH Commercial Fishermen’s Club has been collaborating with Minter Creek Hatchery to bring chum salmon to local creeks.
	Your Daily Hello: New Business Opens in Home Irene Torres September 1, 2017 Lori Deacon reaches across the country using technology to check in on her clients with Your Daily Hello.